Paralyzed to Powerful
Lessons from a Quadriplegic's Journey
Published on 6. May 2025
Book
Hardback
186 pages
979-8-9927793-2-5 (ISBN)
Description
What paralyzes you?
We all face obstacles that threaten to hold us back. For Robert Paylor, his paralysis wasn't a metaphor.
In the biggest game of his life, competing for the collegiate rugby national championship, Robert suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Doctors told him he'd never walk or move his hands again. But Robert refused to accept that fate.
Paralyzed to Powerful is more than a story of recovery-it's a guide to overcoming the unseen challenges that keep you from achieving your goals. Through personal experiences, hard-earned lessons, and practical tools, Robert will help you identify the mental and emotional barriers that hold you back and build the mindset to rise above your challenges.
You may never face a spinal cord injury, but we all face moments that threaten to define us. This book will help you write a different ending.
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Language
English
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
429 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-9927793-2-5 (9798992779325)
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Robert Paylor is a speaker, author, and former collegiate athlete dedicated to inspiring others to overcome adversity. In 2017, while competing for the University of California, Berkeley men's rugby team in the program's 31st national championship, Robert suffered a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Though doctors told him he would never walk or move his hands again, he refused to accept that fate. Robert endured immense challenges-battling through spinal fusion surgery, pneumonia, and the loss of sixty pounds in one month-ultimately relearning basic functions and defying the odds. Through relentless determination, faith, and an unbreakable mindset, he can walk 400 yards, he stood to receive his diploma from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, and his journey has inspired millions worldwide. Today, Robert travels the country as a keynote speaker, empowering audiences to overcome what "paralyzes" them and unlock their full potential. His writing furthers this mission, offering insight, motivation, and a roadmap for conquering life's challenges.