researching the past
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Book review: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Think and Grow Rich (original 1937 version) by Napoleon Hill Reviewers Thoughts “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill is a book that’s been around for ages, and it’s got its fair share of both praise and criticism. Hill claims to have spent two decades hobnobbing with successful people to uncover their secrets, but…
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Reframing Success in the Blind Community: It’s More Than Just Blindness Skills
A Message From Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson This week I read several articles quoting Michael Gervais,, a psychologist and author of “The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think of You”, coming out in print, e-book and audiobook on December fifth. I’m excited to read and review this book…
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Blind Progress: Thankful for Insurance
A Message from Peggy Chong, The Blind History Lady Thanksgiving will be here soon. I have much to be thankful for in my life. This year, I am adding one more item to the list of things to be thankful for every year, fair insurance. Five decades ago, the beginnings of legislation passed state houses, forbidding discrimination…
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Penny Forward Transcript: Part 2 Notes of Progress, ACB’s Journey in Fighting for Accessible Currency
This week we have connected with the American Council of the Blind, and after hearing about the history of what got us here last episode, this time we learn about the current efforts in what it takes for us to get accessible currency. Select here to listen to the audio podcast and see the…
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Early Access Penny Forward Transcript: Part 2 Notes of Progress, ACB’s Journey in Fighting for Accessible Currency
This week we have connected with the American Council of the Blind, and after hearing about the history of what got us here last episode, this time we learn about the current efforts in what it takes for us to get accessible currency. Select here to listen to the audio podcast and see the…
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Penny Forward Transcript: Part 1Notes of Progress, ACB’s Journey in Fighting for Accessible Currency
This week we have connected with the American Council of the Blind, and share part of the history of their progress on getting us accessible bills for our currency. Make sure to tune in next time for the more recent progress on accessible notes. Select here to listen to the audio podcast and see…
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Early Access Penny Forward Transcript: Part 1Notes of Progress, ACB’s Journey in Fighting for Accessible Currency
This week we have connected with the American Council of the Blind, and share part of the history of their progress on getting us accessible bills for our currency. Make sure to tune in next time for the more recent progress on accessible notes. Select here to listen to the audio podcast and see…
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Penny Forward Transcript: Part 2 Journey Through the Community’s Stories With The Blind History Lady
Peggy Chong, known as the blind history lady, discusses the significance of blind individuals in history and the importance of preserving blind history. She shares stories of successful blind individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics. Peggy highlights the story of Thomas David Shaw, a blind US senator and congressman, who…
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Early Access Penny Forward Transcript: Part 2 Journey Through the Community’s Stories With The Blind History Lady
Peggy Chong, known as the blind history lady, discusses the significance of blind individuals in history and the importance of preserving blind history. She shares stories of successful blind individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics. Peggy highlights the story of Thomas David Shaw, a blind US senator and congressman, who…
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Penny Forward Transcript: Part 1 Journey Through the Community’s Stories With The Blind History Lady
Blindness is something that is not new. Come with us as we hear some of the stories of our blind community from The Blind History Lady. Select here to listen to the audio podcast and see the show notes… Transcript Pre-episode Intro Peggy: Some of the people that I really admire in…