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In this powerful episode of Live Parkinson's - Live an Exceptional Life, we sit down with Kijuan Amey, a US Air Force Staff Sergeant turned motivational speaker whose incredible story will transform how you view adversity and resilience.

At just 25 years old, Kijuan's life changed forever when a motorcycle accident left him blind while serving in the Air Force as an In-flight Refueling Specialist. Instead of asking "Why me?", he chose to ask "How can I use this?" - a mindset shift that led him from his darkest moment to becoming a bestselling author and founder of Amey Motivation LLC.

What You'll Discover in This Episode:

• The mindset shift that changes everything - How to move from victim mentality to empowerment when facing life's biggest challenges
• Practical resilience strategies - Real, actionable techniques for building mental toughness that you can implement today
• Redefining vision beyond sight - What true vision means and how to develop it regardless of your circumstances
• From military precision to motivational purpose - How Kijuan transformed his Air Force discipline into a mission to help others
• The power of not focusing on "Why Me" - Specific strategies for reframing adversity into opportunity
• Music as healing - How Kijuan's lifelong passion for drumming became part of his recovery journey
• Finding purpose in pain - How to turn your greatest struggles into your most meaningful contributions
• Practical daily habits - Simple practices that build resilience and maintain motivation during tough times

About Kijuan Amey:

Kijuan Amey is a US Air Force veteran (2011-2021), motivational speaker, drummer since age 7, and author of "Don't Focus on Why Me: From Motorcycle Accident to Miracle." His signature message: "I may have lost my sight, but I didn't lose my vision to help others" has inspired thousands to reframe their relationship with adversity.

Perfect For:

• Anyone facing unexpected life changes or health challenges
• People seeking practical resilience strategies
• Veterans and military families
• Those supporting loved ones through difficult times
• Anyone who feels stuck in a "Why me?" mindset
• Individuals looking to find purpose in their struggles

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