ep.40 How to Overcome and Adapt to Life in a Wheelchair with Isaac Harvey

In life, we inevitably go through some challenges. These challenges, whether welcome or not, can help us grow into stronger individuals. However, what if life decides to challenge you right from the start? Will grit and determination be enough to overcome and adapt to it? Is giving up the only option for difficulties we must deal with the moment we are born? Joining us on today’s episode is Isaac Harvey, the president of Wheels and Wheelchairs. He shares how it is like to overcome and adapt, living as a person with a disability. He talks about the various obstacles he had to face as someone who was born disabled. Isaac also sheds light on his experience living in a wheelchair and translating this into his work. He also shares some usual assumptions that people make because of his disability. Finally, Isaac looks back on the things he has been through and how he has successfully proved people wrong. Tune in to this episode and grasp how you can overcome and adapt to even the most formidable challenges through perseverance and the right mindset. 3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Learn about disabilities and break some myths about disabled people. Find out how perseverance and understanding your worth can help you overcome and adapt to adversity. Get inspired by Isaac’s story and know that even disabilities are not enough to stop you from achieving your dreams. Connect with Simon Join Simon’s Tribe: http://bit.ly/CommunitySimonOsamoh    (http://bit.ly/CommunitySimonOsamoh) Subscribe to the Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribeSimonOsamoh (http://bit.ly/SubscribeSimonOsamoh)   Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/WhoIBecameGroup (https://bit.ly/WhoIBecameGroup ) More About Simon: https://www.simonosamoh.com/ (https://www.simonosamoh.com/) Connect with Isaac Isaac’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamisaacharvey/ (https://www.instagram.com/iamisaacharvey/) Isaac’s LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/isaac-harvey-136b04205 (https://linkedin.com/in/isaac-harvey-136b04205) Wheels and Wheelchairs Website: http://www.wheelsandwheelchairs.co.uk/ (http://www.wheelsandwheelchairs.co.uk/) Wheels and Wheelchairs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheelsandwheelchairs/ (https://www.facebook.com/wheelsandwheelchairs/) Wheels and Wheelchairs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEemGSryHJXpuVUW8ISSViw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEemGSryHJXpuVUW8ISSViw) Episode Highlights[03:10] Isaac’s Medical Conditions[03:50] How Isaac Spends His Time[05:44] Isaac’s Origin and Upbringing[08:51] Living His Life in a Wheelchair[11:54] Being Black and Disabled      [17:34] Having the Proper Mindset to Overcome and Adapt to Obstacles[19:38] Having the Right Attitude      [21:57] Being Free in Mind    [24:03] Questioning His Disability[26:50] A Message to the Naysayers[26:50] What It Feels to be Restricted by Disability[33:10] Isaac’s Defining Moment in Life[38:20] Takeaways from Isaac About IsaacIsaac Harvey is a freelance videographer, motivational speaker, and inspirational figure. He was born with a disability called limb/pelvis-hypoplasia/aplasia syndrome. Because of his condition, he had to live with the help of support assistants. However, Isaac’s disability never let him stop aiming high. In 2017, he was dubbed as London’s best vlogger during a vlogging challenge where he won against 1500 other young vloggers in London. He has won multiple awards and received television and newspaper features for his videos. In addition to his creative work, Isaac also serves as an inspiration to both disabled and non-disabled individuals. He acts as an ambassador for charities and presents motivational talks on many occasions. He is also the president of Wheels and Wheelchairs, a nonprofit organization for roller skaters and wheelchair users.  If you are looking to connect with Isaac, you may