Jimmy Choi's Inspiring Story | Parkinson's, Guinness World Records, and Using Social Media for Good
An interview with Jimmy Choi about his inspiring story. A a regular guy who, after a period of denial, dug deep to manage Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease with discipline, grit & an open mind. Through a unique combination of athletic competitions (including American Ninja Warrior & Guinness World Records), TikTok, & 3D printing, Jimmy found ways to spend better quality time with his family, raise public awareness, & help & motivate others by using social media for good. His story is an inspiration to all on how to deal with problems in life, moving forward one step at a time, and balancing optimism with realism. You can also read the full video interview transcript here: https://www.adarose.com/post/jimmy-ch... Other related content: How People are Using Social Media for Good - A TikTok Success Story - https://www.adarose.com/post/how-peop... How to Make Life Changes for a Healthier You - https://www.adarose.com/post/how-to-m... 0:00 Welcome to the AdaRose Digital Health and Wellness Video Podcast 0:38 Who is Jimmy Choi? 4:13 What is Parkinson’s Disease and what are some challenges a person with Parkinson’s faces? 6:51 Jimmy's journey to American Ninja Warrior 10:03 What does your healthcare team look like today? 12:34 What Guinness World records do you hold and how did you get the idea to try for those? 16:03 Have you always had such strength and discipline, or is this something you have cultivated over time? 18:30 What was your experience like with technology prior to your Parkinson’s diagnosis? 22:26 The unconventional use of TikTok to inspire and connect with others 27:47 What was it like being featured in Michael J. Fox’s new book? 29:27 Leveraging TikTok and 3D printing to create innovative solutions 36:40 Of all achievements, what are you most proud of? 39:20 What does the future have in store for 2021 and beyond? Checkout our AdaRose blog full of content for our powerful women's community on a journey to better health, less hassle, and more fun: https://www.adarose.com/blog Jimmy Choi's TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jcfoxninja?la... Michael J Fox Foundation - https://www.michaeljfox.org/ More on the 3D pill bottle story - https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/23/22... Connect with Adarose on social media for more inspirational stories and content: Instagram: / myadarose Twitter: / lygeia Facebook: / myadarose #JimmyChoi #Parkinsons #UsingSocialMediaforGood • Jimmy Choi's Inspiring Story | Parkinson's...

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