[nabs-l] Personal characteristics and traits of successful blind people

[Joe]

Was that sarcasm, or were you for real? It seems overwrought. I mean hear
hear for hard work and over-achievement, but to push hard because you think
the world is always judging you seems like we're giving too much control to
the rest of the world. If I fail at something, I think I'll do a good job
all on my own feeling bad. Letting everyone else's scrutiny compound the
situation would be too much damn pressure. LOL

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-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of wmodnl wmodnl
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2014 9:27 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Personal characteristics and traits of successful
blind people

There is no room for error.  Think of yourselves as the big elephant in the
room, constantly sticcking-out like a sore thumb. You are always being
judged even when you do something that a "normal" person does. That's life,
and you got to love it, deal with it, and learn that this is what it is.
Always try to achieve and/or overachieve.  Never, never, try to take a
short-cut, or take the easy way out.
Finally, be careful, really careful who you make connections with or ask for
help from.  Some will always hold it against you; or use your intended help
request(S) against you in some way at a later date.  This is especially the
case with social media, etc.  Basically, be perfect.  Every one who is
different goes through this in our culture.



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> On Mar 27, 2014, at 2:27 PM, "Julie McGinnity" <kaybaycar at gmail.com>
wrote:
> 
> This brings up another discussion entirely: do we need to be better 
> than our sighted colleagues to make it in the world?  Do we need to 
> make ourselves look particularly successful so that others will not 
> overlook us because we are blind?
> 
> Here's one idea...  I feel like blind people who are successful don't 
> over emphasize their blindness.  It is one of many characteristics 
> that define them(us).  We are blind, and we need to deal with it, 
> learn necessary skills, and continue to develop our talents and skills 
> in other areas.  We are not just blind; we are people.
> 
> A counter argument would assert that due to the widespread 
> misconception of blindness, we need to be constantly on our gard and 
> focusing on educating and advocating.  Personally, I think this is no 
> way to live our lives, but I bet that I am not the only one who 
> worries about how certain activities will work for me or whether a 
> certain professor will treat me differently because of my blindness.
> Maybe it's reality...  What do you guys think?
> 
>> On 3/27/14, justin williams <justin.williams2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hard down skill.  All the other intangibles are nice, but if you 
>> aren't good at something, then they don't count for as much; you have 
>> to make yourself useful to folks, and try to have a little bit more 
>> knowledge than everyone else around you.  Understanding the value of 
>> good training, personal development, a wealth of knowledge, and great 
>> technique.  Learn any thing you can.  Learn also how to interweave 
>> your blindness skills into the normal skills of what you as a person 
>> need to no.  Learn what you do, and what you don't do.  Also, be 
>> willing to explore, and adapt.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Phil
>> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2014 6:29 AM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Personal characteristics and traits of successful 
>> blind people
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I'm working on a research paper, and would like to hear what you think.
>> Obviously there are external factors such as accessibility barriers, 
>> social and attitudinal barriers and so on that affect a blind 
>> person's likelihood of success in life.  But if we focus on personal 
>> characteristics for a moment, what do you think are some personal 
>> characteristics that can help a blind person succeed, or ask in a 
>> different way, what characteristics and behavior traits do successful 
>> blind people around you exhibit? And what makes you cite these traits?
>> For example, some have rightly pointed out that a sense of curiosity 
>> and exploration is key, both curiosity to explore one's physical 
>> surrounding, intellectual curiosity to explore different subjects and 
>> career possibilities, and so on. Others have also pointed out having 
>> the courage to be different is important as a blind person.
>> What else do you think are important characteristics or behavior traits?
>> Hope to hear lots of diverse views on this.
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> Best,
>> Phil
>> 
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> Federation of the Blind performing arts division secretary, Missouri 
> Association of Guide dog Users President, and Guiding Eyes for the 
> Blind graduate 2008 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only 
> Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have 
> eternal life."
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