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.
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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?
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Thanks for watching! What part of Jimmy's story did you find the most inspiring? You can also read the full video interview transcript here: www.adarose.com/post/jimmy-choi-s-inspiring-story-parkinson-s-world-records-using-social-media-for-good