• Blind Ambition

  • How to Go from Victim to Visionary
  • By: Chad E. Foster
  • Narrated by: Zach Hoffman
  • Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (23 ratings)

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Blind Ambition

By: Chad E. Foster
Narrated by: Zach Hoffman
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For anyone seeking to live life to its fullest potential, Blind Ambition is an eye-opening account of a tech industry executive who overcame fear and hopelessness to turn his blindness disability into a powerful, competitive strength.

While most people were preparing for the adventure of adult life, Chad E. Foster was watching the world he grew up with fade to black. But that didn’t stop him from becoming the first blind person to graduate from the Harvard Business School leadership program and climbing the corporate ladder as a successful finance/sales executive. With determination, ambition, and drive, Chad created what Oracle said would be impossible. He gave millions of people the ability to earn a living by becoming the first to create customer relationship software for the visually impaired.

Even if you've been robbed of your self-identity and dreams for the future, you can change your story and achieve your goals.

In Blind Ambition, listeners will:

  • Be inspired by Chad’s story of how he transformed the loss of his vision into a gift with unique strengths and abilities he did not have before
  • See how we choose the stories we tell ourselves about our circumstances and how this either limits us or propels us toward our goals
  • Gain new perspective on what is possible when you shift your mindset, give up making excuses, and decide that you oversee who you want to be
  • Learn the mental model that Chad uses to quickly overcome frustrations and stressors

Overcoming the challenges of blindness improved Chad’s perspective, making him more resilient and grateful for the life that he has. Ultimately, Chad's unforgettable lessons and outlook will inspire listeners to overcome their perceived limitations and explore new possibilities where they once may have only seen obstacles.

Blind Ambition will teach you how to take advantage of your disadvantages.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 Chad E. Foster (P)2021 HarperCollins Leadership

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inspiring

atruly inspiring story about overcoming challenges and adversity. strikes close to home for anyone with a visual disability, but also for anyone fighting their own battle with personal obstacles

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A very inspiring story of resilience, self-reflection and success

If you feel bad about your circumstances and are looking for inspiring stories to learn about other people who have overcome difficulties of their own, take a few hours to listen to this book. Chad brings up a lot of good advice that may not be a recipe for everyone, but will definitely make you thank and hopefully consider solutions of your own.
This book is also an interesting life story that is worth sharing around.

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can't stop listening to this book

I started & finished this book during the weekend. It gives me different perspective on obstacles. "Happiness is not a feeling. Happiness is a decision."

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Beautiful Story you have to read

This was the most inspirational biography I have ever read. This man lives his life with passion and courage and overcomes all the bias of employers who think he is not qualified because he is blind.

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Incredible Example of Perseverance

I really enjoyed Chad's story. I had the pleasure of working with him for several years at SRA and witnessing his unrelenting drive and perseverance. He doesn't quit ever. His story provides a how to on overcoming life altering challenges, how to accept who you are and make the most of your life. Highly recommend Chad's book!

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Legally blind

This was a great story. Inspiration is a strength we need to find in our own lives. I can definitely relate

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Blind Spot

Thank you for encouraging me to work through my own blindspots. Not vision blindspots but mental blindspots. This book brings encouragement to not get stuck on the problems of life.

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