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 of.Dr. James Perdue, Professor of Perseverance, is an award-winning educator, a motivational & inspirational speaker, best selling author,  life coach, and the host of the "Professor of Perseverance Podcast" James helps people to get out of their past, step into their future, and persevere to their future!Empowered Within Host:Hi, I'm Jennifer! Empowering You to Be You! Welcome to my cozy world, our "ah-ha" place of growth, insights, healing, inspiration and empowering success!"Transforming Body, Mind & Spiritus Worldwide for 20+ Yrs" - Jennifer PilatesI'm a mutli-passionate entrepreneur, mind-body expert, celebrity trainer & advisor, top rated podcast host, coach & mentor, detail-loving stubborn-as-heck achiever, unshakeable optimistic, self-care activity, fur-baby momma and ocean loving empath!"My goal is to help you discover your own truths, gain self-empowerment and in turn transform Body, Mind and Spirit." - Jennifer Pilates XOWork with Jennifer Pilates:The Empowerment: Coach +MentorThe Celebrity Trainer: Pilates Health & Fitness ExpertThe Empowering Intuitive: Advisor ReadingsBecome an Empowered Insider:Sign-Up: Empowered Within NewsletterSubscribe: Empowered Within YouTube ChannelJoin: Empowered Within Membership CommunitySponsors:Send us a textLight Therapy Patches Reiki Lunar Distant Healing EventsSupport the showLET'S CONNECT:Become an Empowered Within Insider: Subscribe to Newsletter Here Read: Podcast Show Notes YouTube (Watch Interviews Here): @EmpoweredWithinJenniferPilates Connect: Instagram | Youtube Channel | Pinterest JOIN: The Empowered Within Collection Reiki Lunar Distant Healing Events Request to Work with Jennifer "aka" Spiritual Advisor JenniferVisit: JenniferPilates.com