E51: Surviving COVID-19; My Interview with Sam Abu-Hamdan

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Surviving COVID-19 is a unique achievement. Michael Angello Caruso interviews, Sam Abu-Hamdan, a coronavirus survivor. [Watch the video version of this interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzlnrwO5qO8 Subscribe to Michael's YT channel (ring that silver bell!) to be notified of new videos.] COVID-19 survivors are interesting people on a number of levels. Compared to the total population, not many people contract the illness, but a large percentage of victims have died from it. In addition, the coronavirus attacks the respiratory system and makes it difficult to breathe, a terribly stressful condition, especially if you're self-quarantined. The novel (new) coronavirus was officially named COVID-19 on February 11, 2020 by the World Health Organization. By that date, it had already killed hundreds of people. Originating in Wuhan, the Central Province of China, the coronavirus has had a cataclysmic impact worldwide. As of April 20, 2020, the COVID-19 had infected millions of people and killed over 165,000 within a short time period. Sam Abu-Hamdan shares his story of how he recovered from COVID-19 in a fascinating interview with Michael Angelo Caruso on the "Talk to Me" podcast. Highlights of this conversation include: 1:30 How COVID-19 got its name (CORonaVIrus Disease, discovered in 2019) 2:00 Sam's memory of contracting COVID-19 4:00 How Sam's symptoms presented (everyone's different) 5:00 Why it can be hard to know if you have the virus 6:00 Why in some ways it doesn't matter if you've contracted COVID-19 7:30 A "flu" that kills 10:00 How Sam coped in self-quarantine 11:00 The simple oxygen measurement device that helped him get through the night 13:30 When breathing panic means a trip to the hospital emergency room 16:30 And the unbearable headaches! 20:00 Why nights are the worst and how to cope 23:00 What "exponential" means 24:00 Public health vs. private wellness decisions 26:00 Economic impacts 27:00 Why comparing COVID-19 to the flu isn't helpful 31:00 Getting back to normal Welcome back, Sam--we're glad you're feeling better! --- Subscribe to this YouTube channel to be notified of Michael’s new videos. Like/Comment as you prefer. Your informed opinion on this content is always welcome. Michael Angelo Caruso teaches presentation skills that will help you command the room, get noticed and advance your career. If you’re a leader or salesperson, Michael will help you become a better presenter for the rest of your life. The most important business skill for leaders and salespeople is the ability to effectively communicate with groups of people. Look into leadership and sales training so you can keep teams interested, motivated and successful. Use Michael to pump up your next conference or industry event. He’s one of the top keynote speakers in America and he’s spoken on five continents and in 49 of the 50 states. And his reputation is expanding in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America. Choose from the menu of popular keynote topics on his website which cover the important topics of communication, selling, leadership, motivation speaking skills and change. _ _ _ Check out Michael’s blog post (on his website) for interesting educational articles about speaking, writing, leadership and marketing. He also shares writes about his unique experiences on the speaking circuit, so there are lots of great stories that take place all over the world. These posts are often rendered with humor and wit. _ _ _ Information Products Michael is the author of many books, including “Work Hacks: 300+ Cool Ideas to Speed Career Success,” which is available as a print book and as an e-book on Amazon. Also check out Michael’s booklet titled, “Hmmm…Little Ideas With BIG Results,” also on Amazon. He’s also the creator of the best-selling, ”Present Like a Pro” DVD, a masterclass in speaking. All products are available on Amazon. _ _ _ Presentation Training More on Michael at www.MichaelAngeloCaruso.com. Join his "Present Like a Pro Group" on Facebook for ongoing speaking tips. Michael’s online “Present Like a Pro” class is the best speaker training of its kind. Learn how to be an elite speaker in only six weeks! Set up a free consult with Michael so you can crush your presentations and improve sales. _ _ _ Listen to Michael’s popular “Talk To Me” podcast on Podbean, iTunes and other platforms. _ _ _ Subscribe to Michael’s YouTube Channel Watch (and subscribe to) Michael’s YouTube channel to learn how he can help your sales team. Just click that silver bell on the YT video page to be notified of new videos. If you’re a fan of video, watch for Michael’s fun Facebook Live sessions.