Episode 167 - Kira Shishkin - From Amnesia to Awareness: How at 13-Years-Old, Crash Survivor Kira Shishkin Rebuilt His Mind—and His Mission

This episode: From Amnesia to Awareness: How at 13-Years-Old, Crash Survivor Kira Shishkin Rebuilt His Mind—and His Mission.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Introduction and Initial Setup (0:00)

• Host Drew Deraney welcomes Guest Kira Shishkin to the show, expressing excitement about the conversation.
• Drew thanks Lea Pantas for introducing Kira and introduces the concept of life's linear path versus the reality of adversity.
• Drew introduces the three types of men: one who doesn't see adversity, one who sees it as a barrier, and one who sees it as an opportunity for growth.

Kira's Transformation Journey (9:57)

• Drew invites Kira to share his transformation story, from being one of the first two types of men to the third type who sees adversity as an opportunity.
• Kira shares his experience of being on autopilot as a child, feeling emotionally and intellectually unaware.
• He recounts a tragic car accident at age 13 in Ukraine, which led to long-term amnesia and significant physical and mental disabilities.
• Kira describes the cultural shock of moving to Israel for medical treatment and the challenges of recovering both physically and mentally.

Struggles and Resilience (10:15)

• Kira discusses the emotional and mental struggles he faced during his recovery, including feelings of victimhood and suicidal thoughts.
• He describes the turning point when he decided to take responsibility for his recovery and stop feeling like a victim.
• Kira shares the impact of his sister's strength and resilience during the same traumatic experience.
• He reflects on the importance of celebrating small victories along the way to build confidence and resilience.

Academic Pursuits and Early Career (17:07)

• Kira talks about his passion for learning and his decision to attend the University of Chicago, where he earned three bachelor's degrees in economics, abstract mathematics, and philosophy.
• He explains his interest in high finance and his career in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, and corporate strategy.
• Kira describes his transition from high finance to building tools that help people regain their attention and focus.
• He shares his motivation for creating a software tool to help people stay informed and engaged with world news.

Current Ventures and Future Goals (27:51)

• Kira introduces his current company, Informed Now, which provides world news via SMS, aiming to help people regain their attention and critical thinking skills.
• He explains the unique approach of Informed Now, which delivers news without bias, clickbait, or dramatization.
• Kira discusses the importance of staying informed and the impact of media on public perception and decision-making.
• He reflects on the lessons learned from his past experiences and how they inform his current work and future goals.

To learn more about Kira’s mission, go to his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirashishkin/ or his website at https://informed.now. 

Kira Shishkin Bio

About Kira Shishkin

Kira Shishkin is the CEO of informed, the news concierge service to beat misinforma...

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