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Dr. James Perdue, Professor of Perseverance, shares other people’s stories of life tragedies of accepting adversities, begin battling, and conquer challenges to not only survive difficulties but also thrive in life so you can be prepared to persevere in life’s struggles. Professor of Perseverance Podcast will inspire you to face challenges head on in life so you provide motivation to be a leader for others by setting examples of winning through difficulties while encouraging people to live life to the fullest.
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Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
After being born into one of the biggest scandals his small Pennsylvania town had seen, Nelson Tressler will tell you: “My life sucked.”
But, the Las Vegas resident and UNLV graduate said, he set goals and turned his life around, landing himself on Vegas Inc.’s 40 Under 40 list in 2009 and working in commercial real estate for 20 years before retiring in April.
He has written a memoir, “The Unlucky Sperm Club: You are Not a Victim of Your Circumstances but a Product of Your Choices,” which he described as a self-help book aimed at helping others accomplish their goals.
I Got Smarter App Website: https://igotsmarter.com/
Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Nelson-L-Tressler/e/B08KTSR7G6%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
To learn more about James, visit Professor of Perseverance. You may also contact him through email, James@professorofperseverance.com or call 615 – 336 – 2181
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
The inspirational story of Katrina's life began with a 12 year battle recovering from Mononucleosis followed by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. She was left bedridden, with disabled parking, and unable to do any physical activity for several years. The ‘come-back kid’ fought her way back to compete in the 2004 Olympic Trials. Her race times placed her in world rankings once again. Katrina is passionate about empowering people to be at their best, whether in sports, career, relationships or in life.
Website: http://www.katrinaradke.com/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KatrinaRadkeKeepSHINING/
Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaradke1/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatrinaRadke_
To learn more about James, visit Professor of Perseverance. You may also contact him through email, James@professorofperseverance.com or call 615 – 336 – 2181
Saturday Dec 19, 2020
Saturday Dec 19, 2020
Erika Bogan is a motivator, certified mindset/life coach, recognized disability advocate & lover of life, who is dedicated to motivating others to find their purpose through sharing her remarkable story of redefining her life after becoming paralyzed following a traumatic injury. Erika captivates her audiences, as she shares how she decided to turn tragedy into triumph through forgiveness, personal growth and giving back to the world around her, after becoming paralyzed at the age of 21.
Erika has accomplished many remarkable things and has had many wonderful opportunities since becoming paralyzed. In 2009, Erika was crowned Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina and then subsequently was crowned Ms. Wheelchair America 2010. Erika is an ambassador for several companies in the disability industry, including Colours Wheelchair and Supracor. she is a recognized disability advocate and competitive adaptive athlete, and has competed in both crossfit competitions and OCR Races around the country. In January of 2020, Erika and her Spartan/OCR race team, More Heart Than Scars, were featured on the Facebook Watch show, Returning the favor with Mike Rowe https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=193967495266434
Website: https://www.erikabogan.com/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/officialerikabogan/
Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/erikabogan/?hl=en
00:01 Erika Bogan Opening Statement
01:29 Introduction Dr. James Perdue
03:48 Erika’s Story
08:14 Do More Than Expected
18:49 Erika’s Injury
20:51 Lack of Mental Health Awareness
23:04 Forgiveness
32:17 Living Her Purpose
33:40 Forgiving Yourself
37:32 Sexuality
45:48 Gift From Being In A Wheelchair
49:26 Closing
To learn more about James, visit Professor of Perseverance. You may also contact him through email, James@professorofperseverance.com or call 615 – 336 – 2181
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Kristin Beale is a Richmond, Virginia native and the author of Greater Things, her story of surviving and overcoming an accident at the age of 14. Her drawings can be found on scrap paper, old receipts, and hanging on the garage wall of her house. Movie about her book Date Me.
Website: https://kristinbeale.com/
00:01 Kristin Beale Opening Statement
01:30 Introduction Dr. James Perdue
02:33 Kristin’s Stories
04:27 Exciting News
06:54 Fencing As A Person With A Disability
10:04 Becoming An Author
14:17 Back To School After Accident
17:06 Survivor Guilt and Why Me - Depression
21:56 Therapy
23:30 Support System
26:58 Closing
To learn more about James, visit Professor of Perseverance. You may also contact him through email, James@professorofperseverance.com or call 615 – 336 – 2181
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
#1 Rated Motivational & Inspirational Speaker!
Dr. Willie Jolley has been described as a world-class, award-winning speaker and singer, best-selling author and media personality.
With corporate audiences that include Wal-Mart, GM, Comcast, Verizon, Marriott or The Million Dollar Round Table...Dr. Jolley's presentations are high energy, enthusiastic, and deliver nuggets on how every person can live a better life,
one day at a time!
Website: https://winwithwillie.williejolley.com/
FREE Access to EBook Think and Grow Rich, Music, Articles and more
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00:01 Dr Willie Jolley Opening Statement
01:47 Introduction Dr. James Perdue
03:24 Willie’s Opening Poem
05:41 Willie’s Stories
16:15 Willie Offer FREE EBOOK Think and Grow Rich
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18:43 Explaining Life Is A Series Of Challenges
21:40 Difference Between Perseverance and Persistence
34:14 Willie Conclusion
To learn more about James, visit Professor of Perseverance. You may also contact him through email, James@professorofperseverance.com or call 615 – 336 – 2181
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Roger Crawford has helped organizations like yours elevate expectations, accelerate performance, and transform results. Born with a birth anomaly called ectrodactyly, Crawford has only one finger on his right hand and two on his left. He's also missing his left leg below the knee and two toes on his right foot. Our Mindset Our Attitude which is the window through which we see our life experiences.
On center court, Sports Illustrated has recognized Roger as “One of the most accomplished, physically challenged athletes in history!” He’s also the recipient of the ITA Achievement Award, presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Now on center stage, Roger is one of the most sought-after speakers in the world and has been inducted into the International Speaker Hall of Fame.
Website: https://rogercrawford.com/
00:01 Roger Crawford Opening Statement
01:35 Introduction Dr. James Perdue
02:56 Roger’s Stories
04:23 Self Imposed Limitation
06:35 Explaining Disability Ectrodactyly
08:18 Zig Ziglar Quote Paraphrased
10:07 Roger Shares Encouraging Words
12:53 Positive Mindset and Support System
14:01 Elements of a Positive Mindset
23:54 Humor
24:51 Roger Conclusion
To learn more about James, visit Professor of Perseverance. You may also contact him through email, James@professorofperseverance.com or call 615 – 336 – 2181
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Duane Zingale Comfortable in His Face Treacher Collins syndrome (cranium facial disorder), when Duane Zingale is not lost in a Legoland fairy tale with his two beloved daughters, he is likely to be found geeking out crafting relationship-based marketing campaigns with his LISTEN funnel framework. You can listen to Duane hosting “Marketing Your Movement Show” over on your favorite podcast player.
Website: https://www.duanezingale.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuaneZingale/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duanezingale/?hl=en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanezingale/
Podcast: https://www.duanezingale.com/show/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/duanezingale?lang=en
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Duanezworld
To learn more about James, visit Professor of Perseverance. You may also contact him through email, James@professorofperseverance.com or call 615 – 336 – 2181
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Dana Walker-Jackson. She is a daughter, wife, mom, grandmother, business owner and a Breast Cancer Survivor. Dana would like to talk with you today about her breast cancer journey; what she learned, what got her through it and where she is now.
00:01 Dana Walker-Jackson Opening Statement
02:30 Introduction Dr. James Perdue
04:30 Dana’s Story
13:54 Lessons Learn During the Journey
17:27 Advice For Others
21:52 Share A Message To Help Someone
25:55 Dana’s Positive Message
To learn more about James, visit Professor of Perseverance. You may also contact him through email, James@professorofperseverance.com or call 615 – 336 – 2181
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
00:01Nancy Krause Opening Statement
03:11 Introduction Dr. James Perdue
04:30 Nancy’s Story
09:33 Hearing the “C” word
15:04 Lessons Learn During the Journey
18:17 Advice For Others
25:17 Share A Message To Help Someone
26:58 Nancy’s Positive Message
To learn more about James, visit Professor of Perseverance. You may also contact him through email, James@professorofperseverance.com or call 615 – 336 – 2181
Saturday Oct 10, 2020
Saturday Oct 10, 2020
October 10th 1983
Dear James,
As I have laid in my bed just down the hall from you this past week at St. Thomas Hospital, at night, when the halls were quiet, I have wondered, like you, “Why?” Not why a kidney stone sidelined me for a few days, but why you happened to fall as you did and be sidelined indefinitely. It’s one thing for a 59-year-old man who has a rich and full life, to be incapacitated for a few weeks, but quite a different thing for a 19-year-old boy, in the prime of his manhood, to be severely tested. James, I have never been tested, as you will be – physically – but we all, at some point or another, in our lives, are faced with adversity. My test, more mental than physical, came during World War II, and if you will let me share some very private things about those times – some for the very first time, then perhaps in some small way I can inspire in you the added desire way to more quickly overcome some of your adversities.
In 1943, I was a 19-free-spirit like you; the world was mine with a fence around it. I played all day and sometimes all night. A war which I knew little about was going on in Europe. But that, I didn’t think, was my world. That was someone else’s world – someone else’s problems.
Suddenly, the crescendo of world conflict swept me up into its clutches and in a few brief months I found myself side by side, with others like me, struggling against the outgoing tide at Omaha Beach end on the coast of France – praying to God that He let me live long enough to reach the beach and find cover from those who were just as interested in stopping me. James, my friends were sinking from sight, all around me, some so close that when I tried to hold on to them, I had not the strength to save a fellow man. Boys, like you are now, James, with fuzzy faces, rebuilt trucks, girlfriends, moms and dads, brothers and sisters, high hopes and many other things. These young men, the cream of American youth, going back to their maker, in the cold icy waters of the Atlantic.
This was it – there wouldn’t be another chance. No loving mother’s eyes to look down on them and say a million prayers. No brother’s arms to support them – when they could not support themselves. I made it to shore, James – one of the lucky ones.
However, in that space of a few hours, I lived a lifetime. I know now what I gained, but I only thought then of what I lost. I never thought it would be the same again. I feared my mind would be infested forever with terror, pain, and lonesomeness.
It took a while, James – it took everything I could give not to quit and say, “This isn’t what I had counted on,” “I’ve been dealt a dirty blow,” “I want to go home,” or “I have no future.” I guess I may have thought some of those things, but to dwell on that was folly.
Like you I lived, and with the help of others – doctors, counselors, therapists, family and friends, I was able to overcome severe mental shock and put my life back together. I pray you will be able to do the same – and you know something – I have no doubts but what you will.
Good luck, James, and don’t hesitate to call me if you ever need me.
God Bless you
Fred
To learn more about James, visit Professor of Perseverance. You may also contact him through email, James@professorofperseverance.com or call 615 – 336 – 2181