Abstract Essay in its sixth season, features James Perdue as a Professor of Perseverance as my guest.

James PerdueProfessor of PerseveranceJames became a quadriplegic, dislocating three vertebra 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.​Dr. James Perdue, Professor of Perseverance, worked hard to achieve success as an award-winning educator and coaching a state championship team. As a motivational / inspirational speaker, best selling author, and life coach, James helps people get out of their past, step into their future, and persevere to their future.