by johngsamuel | Apr 20, 2026 | Blog
“Do You Want Your Sight Back?” It’s a question I get asked more than you might think! And honestly, for a long time, I wasn’t sure how to answer it. Recently, I’ve been losing more of my sight – the result of a couple of tears from my retina and the multiple...
by johngsamuel | Mar 5, 2026 | Blog, Personal Stories
When I was moving back home to North Carolina from Washington, DC, and I didn’t yet have a job lined up, my friend Ed Summers gave me advice that stuck with me — though I didn’t fully understand it at the time. He told me not to buy a house until I had a job. On the...
by johngsamuel | Feb 17, 2026 | Blog, Personal Stories
I grew up loving TV. From TGIF, to MTV – I loved it all! However, as a kid growing up with Indian parents, I wasn’t allowed to watch much television, but rather I was expected to spend any free time I had reading books or studying. But when someone tells you, you...
by johngsamuel | Feb 1, 2026 | Blog, Personal Stories
When people hear that I almost always order a vodka soda, they usually assume it’s a healthy thing. Or that I really love vodka. Or that I’m trying to be low maintenance. The truth? It’s mostly strategic! This January, my wife and I have decided to do a modified...
by johngsamuel | Jan 18, 2026 | Blog, Personal Stories
I started 2025 on the wrong foot both physically and mentally. I was waking up drenched in night sweats. Weight and muscle were melting off my body. I struggled to lift five pounds, which felt impossible considering where I’d been just weeks earlier. At the time, I...
by johngsamuel | Oct 25, 2022 | Blog
Hey, my name is John Samuel and I’m the Cofounder and CEO of Ablr and the author of the book Don’t Ask the Blind Guy for Directions: a 30,000 mile journey for love, confidence, and a sense of belonging. The book is about my journey to hell and back, and I share...
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