Vincent Phipps CSP sustained a spinal cord injury on September 11, 2007 unlike most other spinal cord injury. He walks and moves as normal as possible but still has side effects.

His will and determination to persevere is nothing short of a miracle. His thrive to overcome adversity still is evidence of his triumph over tragedies. Vincent’s positive attitude and perspective for life will encourage you to continue during your struggles.

00:01 Vincent Phipps CSP Opening Statement

02:08 Introduction Vincent Phipps CSP

06:02 Vincent’s Story

10:23 Spinal Cord Injury Different From Most Other Injuries

14:01 Vincent Talks About Injury Level

16:32 Paralyzed Sweat Glands

18:45 There Are Differences in Each Injury

19:25 First Time Vincent Realized His Life Has Changed

21:47 How to Help Someone Else

27:50 After your injury, did surviving lead you into starting your own business?

32:27 Two Types of People To Listen To

34:07 Vincent’s Daughter Advice About Haters

36:58 Amplify Your Attitude So That Your Excellence Is Your Best Evidence

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Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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Dr. Bruce Battles a father of three, grand parent of two grandchildren, and currently teaches fourth and fifth grade students at a school district in Arkansas. He is sharing his story of his son Ethan in a fight for his life. Ethan’s story of life threaten challenge is every parent’s nightmare to overcome difficulties and persevere in life. The adversity is a tough one for parents when feeling helplessness while children know in their heart parents will make everything better. 

00:01 Dr. Bruce Battles Positive Statement

02:14 Introduction Dr. Bruce Battles

04:25 Bruce First Thanksgiving In Tennessee

06:45 When tragedy Enters Your Life

08:35 Education Bruce’s Guided Principle

12:46 Bruce’s son Wesley’s Accident

20:04 Bruce feeling helpless

21:37 Wesley crying – Dad Will Fix It

22:39 Encouragement For Wesley

24:21 Wesley Fully Recovered

31:49 Another Family Prayed

34:07 Funny Story

36:52 Bruce’s Motivational Tips

To learn more about James, visit Professor of Perseverance. You may also contact him through email, [email protected] or call 615 – 336 – 2181

James was a normal 19-year-old with expectation of playing professional baseball, the major leagues. He was attending Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, Tennessee on a baseball scholarship. He had the attitude of being invincible. After only being in college for two week and playing one college game in the fall, unexpected tragedy came a calling.

00:01 Deb Scott Opening Statement

02:16 Introduction Dr. James Perdue

07:31 Two Weeks Before My Injury

09:28 Deb: Did you experience depression and what did you do when you were told         

                  you’ll never walk again?

 11:53 Deb: Talk to the listeners about how you enjoyed your life?

17:20 Don’t Focus on the Big Picture

18:18 Deb: Discuss your ups and downs

18:50 Depressed First Five Years of Injury

21:02 Younger Brother Dies After Helping

24:31 Deb: Do you think part of suicide is being alone / away from others?

28:13 Find Someone You Can Trust

30:447 Deb: What are you grateful for?

32:08 Deb: Why do we keep ourselves in our invisible prison?

39:39 The Most Handicap is the One Who Doesn’t Know Their Handicap

42:09 Helping A Troubled Students – Contact Me

46:02 Ricardo – Hope Comes in Different Forms

To learn more about James, visit Professor of Perseverance. You may also contact him through email, [email protected] or call 615 – 336 – 2181

This podcast is to help you persevere during and after adversities. There will be interviews from others who have overcome challenges will share their stories and motivational / inspirational tips to assist others to make it through their struggles.

Also, the Professor of Perseverance, Dr. James Perdue, will share tips and advice along with stories of triumph over tragedies to help people with their difficulties.

To learn more about James, visit Professor of Perseverance. You may also contact him through email, [email protected] or call 615 – 336 – 2181