A Mindset to Fight Back, When Life Knocks You Off Track

In this video I just go over the mindset I have been using to keep my life moving forward in the right direction in spite of my recent injury. I just wanted to share it as I think that it a useful way to look at things whenever life and circumstances take a turn for the worse.

[@scottbrazier]

Get well Greg, stay positive.

[@Hongaars1969]

Hi Greg I’m guessing you’re in the 21-23 age category. I worked as a psychiatrist for 24 years and now I’m training t b a life coach Listening to your approach to your injury is encouraging and commendable. Don’t lose track of your goals and aspirations. Continue taking baby steps each day. You’ll likely soon be able to walk again without restrictions. Be kind to yourself and accept any and all assistance that might come your way Until next time Zoltán

[@annabelmayo450]

Good for you. You’re developing a strategy that is definitely transferable to other life situations. I hope your mobility improves quickly.

[@doubledee9675]

Many people would have had nowhere as good a recovery as you're going to. Such a positive outlook, working out how to manage day-to-day living, and just getting on with it will give a deep-seated and real recovery that seems beyond a lot of people. Well done, and keep at it. Try making an appointment with the local federal member of parliament and ask for assistance in getting your visa sorted out.

[@JamieWalkley]

The issue with muscular injuries is that they never come back 100%, but because you are young and healthy it will come back pretty close - just don't rush it! Thanks again for your content, it's great to see your progress

[@gregjameson327]

Thnx for the positivity brotha. I just can’t wait till I can do some sort of exercise again haha

[@jenniferharrison8915]

I was looking forward to your update, so good to see you are determined to be positive and resilient! It's too easy to fall into a negative slump, especially with pain medication! As you are so rescourceful, it's really inspiring to people of all ages! Keep up the great attitude, something good will come next! 🙋👍💯

[@Lufu2]

Wow, you have accomplished a lot! Thank you for this update, please keep us informed. Do you have "Buy Me A Coffee" set up? Your vids are really helpful and informative. They are great at showing the real-life issues, & being by yourself along with doing the self-care aspects while recovering from a fairly serious injury. Please keep us updated when you can. For me, one topic I would like to know about; how you are you navigating the hospital bills, insurance and how that part of the accident is progressing especially when you didn't have travel insurance. If that is too personal no problem. Again, your life hacks are pretty awesome and helpful. If you could tag the vids as an update on the Austrailia Accident with the hit by a Ute (that's a light-hearted tag line) , it would be helpful on your update vids amongst all of the KZbin the alerts we get.

[@gregjameson327]

Sure! I might just make channel community posts for updates, but I might do a video once everything is squared away! There is a button next to the like button called “thanks” if you wanted to donate through KZbin ! As far as hospital bills, my claim through workers comp insurance has covered all my medical expenses! I haven’t been able to see what they would have been as the bills go directly to my claim but I am curious!

[@anthonywilson6554]

Keep going, you'll get there.

[@pricey4566]

10 years ago i had a double Hip replacement i was only 48 but prior to the operation it got to the stage i could not walk without crutches going to the toilet was a nightmare and even sleeping was hard so i know the pain and frustration 🤣 Post op 6 weeks no driving and doing what the Doctor subscribed exercise wise but it takes time and you'll get there with your great positivity and energy not to mention your youth Good onya Greg great update 👌

[@gregjameson327]

Yea wow I can totally relate to that. Especially the toilet part hahaha

[@MarkHyde]

Get well soon man - you'll get there.

[@llisahill414]

I am inspired by you

[@glenod]

im in my very early 50s. have a chronic disease and had to retire way before i should have. Anecdotally, i have seen evidence the last 25 odd years the generation has lost whats called resilience. some one stubs their tow and its world ending etc. one thing that gets lost is the only one who will truly look after you, is you, even if some of those decisions you have to make are not the ones you want or would like to. theres a side rub from all of that, you will come out of the other end knowing things you didnt, and having the ability to do things you know you didnt before, when adversity strikes again, you will reflect on this time now and see you can over come.

[@gregjameson327]

Great comment! Thank you!

[@user-tr5kr1re9r]

Keep up with the positive vibe, very inspiring

[@dot10k]

Great to see this positive attitude. The same resilience carried you through the search for a job …. and brought you success. Take your time getting well as you have a long life ahead of you … and more adventures. Lots of great dinner party stories to tell your friends and families when you get home. 👍

[@gregjameson327]

Hahaha that’s for sure. One hell of a story when I visit home !

[@davidmurphy2132]

I think your awesome. I'm from London and you've no idea how much you've inspired me. Your in the right place, a lot of us wish we were there. Bad luck on the accident but everything is for a reason. Thanks for sharing, it means a lot.

[@gregjameson327]

Ty! This comment made my day !

[@1BIGFROGGY]

Thank you for showing how great attitude and spirit will get you through tough times! Good to see that you're identifying practical solutions to fit your situation like using the rope, backpack and the rolling chair! Greg, you are also inspiring others including myself to be able to overcome life's little hurdles. Good on you mate! 👍👍 P.S. I'm in Sydney Australia. Let me know if I could be of help with anything.

[@gregjameson327]

Thanks brotha, really appreciate all the support!

[@jakekenny1940]

Looking good man.Let's get that Prius C shipped over so you don't have to bike around!

[@gregjameson327]

Thanks bro. God I’ve never that tic tac on wheels so much.

[@strangenameforaband342]

One of the big positives is having to do everything yourself, also how young and fit you are. All that training you did including riding that pushy you got hit on ironically is paying off right now. Love the house you are in, with the ability to use that chair. Those stairs look very intimidating, so you are doing well getting up and down them. You will find out who your friends are in situations like this, so it's good that you had some. I've broken both my legs on different days years apart. One I wasn't in a good place physically and mentally, and the last one when I was fine. The first one I had someone to look after me, and the recovery was way slower then it needed to be, I relied of the other person too much and didn't do any physio. And the second one I had a mate to hang my washing out and drive me to the shops. But did everything myself, thats the way to go. Was very fit with the second one. I liking the look of that physio you are doing, the knee bend looks great. Just looking at you and where you are physically I'd say you could be back at work in a couple of months. Hopefully you won't need an operation, because I ended up having an operation both times. But yeah everything is looking good for you from where I'm standing.

[@strangenameforaband342]

I broke one leg each time, the left one the first time then the right the next. I just realized if you know the Bible you'll notice the left side and right side connotations, interesting.

[@gregjameson327]

It seems like I’ll probably need a second surgery to attach my ACL! That’s crazy you’ve broken both legs, how’d that happen? I agree with you I’m glad that I have to more things myself I think it’s keeping me from falling into complacency!

[@strangenameforaband342]

@@gregjameson327 The first one slipped off some wet branches on the back of a truck landed on my left foot straight, then went sort of over to the left breaking a bone in there. Just too much momentum. The second was pretty much the same break but coming of an electric scooter on a wet bridge. My surgery was just putting screws in, not sure about ligament damage sort of stuff. I'm sure they are much better at that sort of stuff now. And being where you are they'd have plenty of experience with that sort of thing up there.

[@necromancersorcerer2196]

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[@robalexander7348]

Thanks for the update Greg, i've been wondering how your progressing, thats good news then.. Please be careful with those back stairs, i sure like that ingenious shopping basket. 😊 nsw

[@rlb3339]

Big G! Excellent progress report! You definitely have a strong positive mindset and are putting it to good use with your recovery. You are right about one thing, having a quality support network makes things so much easier when you're injured but you've shown your resilience as an independent man, ingenuity and ideas to make life easier while in recovery mode. Good job with sticking to the physio plan as that helps massively, especially as you age. All the best with your continuing recovery.

[@Paddyb522]

Hey Grey, keep up the awesome work! 💪

[@albosmum5210]

hi Greg, I'm so glad you are making progress and are feeling positive about things. I hope you are soon back on your feet ( literally) Notice the change in the season in the last day or so.......weather glorious today and decidedly cooler. This is the weather that makes life in the tropics so attractive. I hope you can get out and about to see the region ., while you are off work. I repeat my offer to drive you around here, eg to the Atherton Tablelands, up to Port Douglas, Cape Tribulation etc. Let me know if you are up for it, Cheers, Col

[@gregjameson327]

Haha I must have missed that! I didn’t even know there was an offer. I did notice this morning it was a little cold for the first time ^

[@somethingforsydney9862]

rooting for you mate.

[@mstmy7082]

Im feeling really proud of you for some reason. You are a lovely young man and I wish you a very speedy recovery, and a wonderful future, wherever it my be. I hope you are managing to stay happy thru all this challenge, you deserve to be, you've such a positive, can do attitude. And, a truely all around nice guy. 💞 I wish I could do something to aide your master plan. Lots of luck to you, but I hope you'll not need it.

[@gregjameson327]

Thank you so much !

[@paulineeast8560]

Good job!

[@cyclops92]

Run Forrest run

[@glennholloway1094]

Great to see your progress. wishI’d thought of the rolling chair when I busted my leg up!

[@gregjameson327]

Cheaper than an actual wheel chair too!

[@kerri01]

😂 Here’s me thinking you were going to tell us you got a kitchen island from Ikea to help. Nope! Clearly I’m a normie walking around on two legs 😂

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherSH]

When crossing a road. The golden rule is :- look right, look left, look right again, then if safe cross the road.

[@The_Jupiter2_Mission]

...or just follow the chicken.

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherSH]

@@The_Jupiter2_Mission Exactly!!! 😂😂😂

[@dangermouse3619]

Mate things aint that bad. Right now id swap injuries as ive just had shoulder operation. My recovery will be 6 to 9 months. But im like you its work related and workers compensation has covered me. Only problem once im better i wont have a job to go back to or do what i did. Life aint as bad as there's always people far worse off that you are.

[@gregjameson327]

Totally agree it could have been way worse on my end, hope your recovery is closer to 6 months! How’d you injure the shoulder btw ?

[@dangermouse3619]

@@gregjameson327 just hard work and over worked. The body has taken its toll over the years.

[@Mav_F]

A walker would be good too.

[@gregjameson327]

Hahaha, idk if it would through all the doorways in my house

[@Mav_F]

@@gregjameson327 Hmmm, Why are they smaller / narrower than most houses?

[@donaldmacgregor2545]

Is it possible for a local to offer support directly?

[@gregjameson327]

I appreciate the offer! At the moment I’m not really struggling for much. My transport to and from the hospital is covered by my workers comp!

[@sleepysonic]

I hope you find out what this means for ur visa soon, so you can know how to make the most of whatever is next for you.

[@gregjameson327]

I think I should be able to find a way to get it extended! Fingers crossed

[@andyjames2082]

If you need a couple of bucks to get you through Greg, let me know. 👍

[@gregjameson327]

Nah I’ll be ok for now! Really appreciate the support though!

[@dolphinsuzanne]

Pls tell other Americans that you barely even come across wildlife let alone the animals that actually kill you because so many Americans and foreigners. Think that everything in Australia kills you when in fact we hardly even get killed by our wildlife. It is things like getting hit by a car that will kill you more so than an animal. And just let Americans know just how good it is to be here in Australia especially in Cairns because my daughter lives in Cairns. I live in South Australia. You should visit Adelaide South Australia that is a really cheap city to live in so you should give Adelaide a go it’s not as hot as Cairns and it’s not humid at all in South Australia

[@gregjameson327]

To be fair Aussies love to mess with us and tell us to watch out for the wildlife. I still always check the tree for drop bears when I leave my house ^

[@davidcooper5010]

Greg, another great video. You seem like a fine young man...the kind of young man Australia needs. Maybe look into permanent residency at some point when you've recovered from your injury. Plus, if you need to lean on someone financially maybe ask for donations from your subscribers. I'm not sure how you go about doing this but if we all contributed a few dollars then you should have enough to live on for a few months. Let us know!

[@gregjameson327]

Thank you! That made my day! At the moment I still have enough in savings. If you’d like to send a couple of bucks I would happy to use it to improve the channel. There is a way to do it directly through KZbin but I am not personally in any sort of desperate need!