Probably best to start with the most obvious—
bald head. Compared to most people my age, the top definitely reflects more light.
Not exactly something you can hide, so it often becomes the opening line.
It works surprisingly well as an icebreaker.
Not particularly fit, but reasonably balanced.
A bit of regular movement, a few stairs, nothing too ambitious—
maybe just trying to make up for the baldness, in some small way. 😅
The voice? Softer side. Speech tends to be slow, with pauses.
Not from hesitation, but to leave space—
for others to respond, reflect, or simply breathe.
Used to rely on examples to explain things.
Then came a collaboration with a visually impaired friend last year,
and it became clear:
the metaphors and visuals that make sense to sighted people don’t always land the same way.
So now, more care. Less rush to be “clear,”
more time to make sure things actually connect.
That shift in perspective came while developing a product with the team.
We had invited a blind friend into the early-stage discussions.
For the first time, the question really hit:
how would someone get to know you—without ever seeing you?
Turns out, not everything needs to be seen.
Some things can be heard. Felt. Understood in quieter ways.


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