How Beethoven’s Deafness Can Unlock Your Unstoppable Spirit

What Can We Learn about Resilience and Persistence from the Great Composer

Kristie Leong M.D.
ILLUMINATION
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5 min readFeb 19, 2024

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Hands slick with hot sweat, I settled onto the piano bench, taking in the sleek black expanse of keys stretched before me. My heart pounded as I tried to steady my breathing.

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Kristie Leong M.D.
ILLUMINATION

Family physician who believes proper nutrition for optimal health & disease prevention. https://www.histaminedoctor.com