In this episode, we learn the story of Jesi Stracham. Jesi, like me, is a spinal cord injury survivor. She was paralyzed from the waist down as a result of a motorcycle crash in 2015. She is an advocate for those in wheelchairs. She has a large social media presence where she provides support, instruction, and inspiration to others who live their lives in wheelchairs. She is a workout warrior, nutritionist, and actress. She has not let her injury slow her down and actually has thrived in her new life. She is tough and is a role model for anyone dealing with adversity. Her story is relatable and inspirational to everyone.

Key takeaways

- The mental aspect of dealing with a paralysis is just as tough as the physical aspect.

- No matter your situation, it is important to push yourself to realize your full potential.

- Small gains are important.

- Mental toughness is important to overcoming adversity.

- Life is too short to become frustrated over things outside of your control. You have control over your effort and attitude.

Resources:

Wheel With Me Foundation JesiStracham.com

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On August 14, 1981, Rod broke his neck while making a tackle that left him paralyzed from the neck down. In a split second, he went from athlete to quadriplegic. Get Back Up is the story of Rod's life journey and provides a detailed account of what it’s like to be handicapped, how to overcome it and how to thrive. The book gives you a look into trying legal cases through the eyes of a handicapped lawyer. The book’s purpose is to hopefully motivate you to not allow life’s sometimes devastating twists and turns ruin your quest for a great life. If your life is perfect and you have never suffered a tragedy, this book may not be for you. For the rest of us who have hit a bump or two on the road of life and are still trying to make it happen, this is your book.