What does perseverance really look like after life changes forever?
After a life-altering accident left him a quadriplegic, Dr. Perdue shares what quadriplegia is, what a typical day looks like, and the ongoing health challenges he navigates. He opens up about how he initially spent his energy after the accident, why it took three years to land his first job, and the people who were instrumental in keeping him going when hope felt distant.
We talk candidly about:
Why faith was difficult for him in the beginning—and how God’s role in his life has evolved
His journey through depression and suicide attempts, and what ultimately shifted
The moment he chose perseverance as his life’s focus
Developing resilience after trauma and reframing injury as an event, not an identity
Treating every setback as a reset
How to control the controllables and build healthy daily rituals
Using gratitude as fuel, anchoring to something bigger than yourself, and developing purpose
The power of building a strong, supportive team
Despite the depth and gravity of these topics, this conversation is filled with humor, joy, and hope, offering practical wisdom for anyone facing adversity, loss, or major life transitions.
This episode is for anyone who wants to learn how to keep going, redefine what’s possible, and live a life of meaning—no matter what they’re carrying.
🎙️ Listen now and discover how perseverance can transform catastrophe into purpose.
Perseverance After Catastrophe- Dr. James Perdue on Quadriplegia, Resilience, Faith, and Purpose
Episode Outline
- 0:05 – Don’t Just Live on Motivation
“Perseverance and determination, your discipline has got to take forward to keep you motivated.” - 3:46 – The Moment of Catastrophe
Rich recalls the moment of his accident that left him paralyzed. - 9:46 – The Decision to Change Course
After five years of struggling to walk again, Rich shares the moment he accepted his new reality. - 19:43 – A New Purpose and Focus
Rich shares how he shifted focus to education and finding a new path after the accident. - 25:02 – The Power of Gratitude and Resilience
Rich talks about using gratitude as fuel and the importance of perseverance in building a meaningful life.
Best Quotes from the Podcast
“Perseverance and determination, your discipline has got to take forward to keep you motivated.”
“Life turned out to be all right, walking is not the worst thing in the world if you don’t have it.”
“Gratitude shifts focus from limitation to possibility.”
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