Susan Robinson: How I fail at being disabled
수잔 로빈슨(Susan Robinson): 장애인 자격을 잃는 다섯 가지 방법
Susan Robinson is a business leader, inspirational speaker, blogger, entrepreneur and TED Resident. And she is legally blind. Full bio
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아니었을 거예요.
저희 엄마가 아니라는 걸
that an Asian man was not my mom
isn't one of my strengths
that has no correction or cure.
유전적 시각 장애가 있기 때문이죠.
because it's more optimistic.
더 낙관적이기 때문이죠.
꼬리표가 붙어있습니다.
when it's used to describe people.
사람을 묘사하는 걸 싫어합니다.
잠재력을 무시하게 됩니다.
that I'm going to have to do for him?
내가 대신 해줘야 하지 않을까?
at this business needs.
in your career and your life.
and be visually impaired?"
이 모든 일들을 해낸거야?"
the rampant failure
하는 일마다 서툰 것 같은
to just give it a rest already,
적당히 해주기를 바라는 마음에서
가장 훌륭했던 팀은
fancy-pantsy titles
이런 멋진 별명을 붙이기도 했죠.
from recognizing my mom
저의 특징 덕분에
an exhausting volume of cues,
받아들이고 정확히 분석해서
for any situation that I'm in,
that makes the most sense,
보지 못하는 것을 봅니다.
walk around with kale in their teeth.
낀 채로 돌아다니게 만드는 거죠.
저랑 점심은 같이 먹지마세요.
뛰어나게 능숙해지세요.
as equally confident in your superpowers
갖는 것 만큼이나 중요한 것은
자신감을 갖는 것입니다.
"엄청난 실수"라는 뜻이죠.
이렇게 소리치세요.
너무 작아서 저한테는 잘 안 보여요!"
is too small for me to see"
walk into the men's room --
들어갔을 때의 상황입니다.
largest sporting arenas --
경기장 화장실일지라도요.
and let them think you're drunk.
취급받는 것이 더 낫겠어요.
is disabled in some way,
장애가 있다는 걸 알아두세요.
and you can't smell
that you splashed in your coffee was sour
상했다는 걸 아는 것처럼 말이죠.
walked up to me frantic.
정신없이 제게 다가왔어요.
the bakery she was looking for.
I thought she should go,
on this side of the street
길을 건너서..." 라고 말하는데
would have done the trick,
효과가 있을 거라고 말이죠.
the disability in others.
남의 장애를 지적하세요.
very important note --
for people you know well,
딱 좋은 방법입니다.
typically don't appreciate
went to see the Rockettes,
로켓 공연을 보러 간 적이 있어요.
댄스 공연이었죠.
aren't kicking in a straight line."
높이가 약간 안 맞는데요?"
네가 어떻게 알아?"
a straight line looks like.
딱 맞으면 어떤지는 알거든요.
during our back and forth
that proved I was right.
아버지께 보여드렸습니다.
대담한 목표를 잡으세요.
to meet its demise.
태클, 돌진도 하는 선수도 있습니다.
who successfully transfers knowledge
아이들을 잘 가르치고
to Darjeeling, India
of a bicycle built for two.
여행하는 것이 목표입니다.
신나는 모험이 될 거예요.
the blurry photos to show for it.
흐릿하게 찍힌 사진을 들고 오겠죠.
I forgot to introduce you to my mom.
소개하는 걸 깜빡했네요.
어머니를 찾았을 때
of people looking for her.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Susan Robinson - Business executive, entrepreneurSusan Robinson is a business leader, inspirational speaker, blogger, entrepreneur and TED Resident. And she is legally blind.
Why you should listen
In 1992 Susan Robinson was diagnosed with a genetic visual impairment (Stargardt's disease). Unable to pursue her dream of becoming an orthopedic surgeon, she chose an alternate career path in organizational leadership.
Robinson has a successful professional background including leadership roles in the non-profit, corporate pharma and government sectors. She drives organizational turnarounds and new program/function start-ups with a focus on long-term, sustainable growth. She builds strong stakeholder relationships and is a transparent and direct communicator.
Robinson is a high-energy public speaker who masterfully blends her professional and personal experiences to shift thinking, elevate potential and inspire action. She deftly folds together serious issues and great humor, allowing audiences to access difficult topics with openness, confidence and objectivity.
Robinson is also an accomplished Argentine tango dancer, cyclist and yogi.
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