Professor of Perseverance Podcast

Ep 005 Don’t Quit Before The Blessings – Byrd Baggett CSP

The word that best describes Byrd Baggett is original.  His story is unlike any other, as he speaks from experience.

He was an All-American athlete at the University of Texas, had successful careers with two Fortune 500 companies, and then the bottom fell out of his life!

During a five-year period, his mother died - his best friend died - he spent three days in cardiac intensive care – he was a passenger in a plane that lost power and dropped 16,000 feet over the Rocky Mountains - he was downsized from an executive position at the age of 42.  Finally, he and his family lost all their possessions in a bizarre moving van fire.

That’s when he decided that things needed to change!

00:01 Byrd Baggett CSP Opening Statement

02:56 Introduction Byrd Baggett CSP

06:54 Byrd’s Story

08:58 Near Plane Crash

14:01 Don’t Give Up Before The Blessings

14:44 Two Important Responsibility of a Leader

16:50 Sometimes We Don’t Know What We Loss

17:32 Did your unselfish prayer during near plane crash lead to more change in life?

19:54 Sequence of Life

21:16 Look through the windshield not rear-view mirror

23:52 Hope Comes in a Form of a Letter and a Dog

26:22 Let Go and Let God

28:36 Carl’s Story

32:11 Byrd’s Wife Asked A Powerful Question.

37:20 Byrd’s Final Thought  

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Ep 004 Blessed to Be Alive and Moving – Vincent Phipps CSP

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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Ep. 003 Rainbow Bridge - Short Story

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....

Author unknown...

 

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Ep. 002 When Tragedy Comes in a Parent's Life Through Their Children – Dr. Bruce Battles Story

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

 

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Ep. 001 Professor of Perseverance, Dr. James Perdue, Story of Perseverance Interviewed By Deb Scott

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.

On September 11, 1983, James became a quadriplegic, dislocating three vertebrae in his neck, from playing a football game. The doctor said, "James, I'm sorry. You'll never walk again and you might be paralyzed from your neck down." Later, the doctor advised his family to place him in a nursing home; he would be too much of a burden for them to take care.

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

 

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Ep. 000 Professor of Perseverance Podcast Intro

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, James@professorofperseverance.com or call 615 – 336 – 2181