Unlocking Your Senses with Eric Lopkin: Living Fully with Limited Eyesight

Meet Eric Lopkin, a remarkable individual who demonstrates that limitations can lead to extraordinary insights. Although legally blind, his vivid descriptions of how he recognizes faces and surroundings—through sound, smell, and movement—offer a fresh perspective on perception. Eric's daily life and work as a performance coach illustrate the importance of shifting focus and overcoming stress. This episode invites you to rethink your perceptions, cultivate awareness, and find new strengths that can uplift your life and those around you.

 

What you’ll learn

• Discover the surprising ways technology aids those with vision impairments.


• Learn how honing sensory awareness can enrich everyday experiences.


• Explore how challenging circumstances can drive personal strength.

Timestamped overview

• What does "Legally blind" mean? (00:01:06)


• Cone dystrophy genetic condition (00:03:02)


• Magnification tools assist daily activities (00:05:00)


• Adaptive techniques for living with vision loss (00:06:03)


• Difference between rods and cones (00:08:04)


• Senses improve through awareness and attention (00:10:47)


• Reference: Malcolm Gladwell's book 'Blink' (00:11:02)


• Experience of blindfolded awareness (00:12:05)


• Recognizing people through voice and movement (00:15:01)


• The Modern Observer Group's purpose (00:19:24)

 

Eric Lopkin's Bio

With over 35 years of multifaceted experience spanning journalism, advertising, public relations, finance, medical research, and operations, Eric Lopkin embodies a wealth of expertise.

Fueled by this diverse background, in 2009 he founded The Modern Observer Group, a pioneering coaching and consulting firm, focused on a groundbreaking system for Human Centered Achievement, which places individuals squarely at the core of both professional and personal success.

As an author, business coach, podcaster, and speaker, he leverages profound insights to empower individuals and organizations, fostering a culture of holistic success that prioritizes both human well-being and business excellence.

 

Connect with Eric Lopkin

Schedule a discovery zoom call at https://modernobserver.com/schedule-a-call/ 

Connect on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eric.lopkin/ 

Visit the Modern Observer website at https://modernobserver.com/

 

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