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The Chills at Will Podcast is a celebration of the visceral beauty of literature. This beauty will be examined through close reads of phrases and lines and passages from fiction and nonfiction that thrills the reader, so much so that he wants to read again and again to replicate that thrill. Each episode will focus on a different theme, such as "The Power of Flashback," "Understatement," "Cats in the Cradle," and "Chills at Will: Origin Story."
Episode 298 with Robert Paylor, Author of Paralyzed to Powerful: Lessons from a Quadriplegic's Journey, and Writer of the Profound, the Uplifting, and the Heartening
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Episode 298 with Robert Paylor, Author of Paralyzed to Powerful: Lessons from a Quadriplegic's Journey, and Writer of the Profound, the Uplifting, and the Heartening
Notes and Links to Robert Paylor’s Work
Robert Paylor was paralyzed from the neck down during the collegiate rugby national championship after a spinal cord injury left him with a prognosis that he would never walk or move his hands again. Refusing to accept that fate, Robert embarked on an extraordinary journey of recovery, re-learning life’s most basic functions and defying the odds to walk again. Now an inspirational speaker and author, Robert shares his powerful story and the mental tools that helped him overcome quadriplegia with organizations worldwide. Through his keynote, Paralyzed to Powerful, Robert inspires audiences to conquer what “paralyzes” them and turn their adversity into triumph.
Buy Paralyzed to Powerful: Lessons from a Quadriplegic's Journey
Robert's Website
Book Coverage and Article about Robert’s Journey in The Guardian
Robert's TED Talk: "Lessons in resilience from a quadriplegic"
At about 2:25, Robert talks about the four-month journey since the book has been published
At about 3:25, Robert responds to Pete’s question about how he endeavored to make his individual story universal and widely-relatable
At about 4:35, Robert expands on the genesis of the book’s structure, and why he needed to balance storyline and reader takeaways
At about 7:00, Robert reflects on the writing process and knowing when a writing project is done (or not)
At about 10:45, Robert talks about seeds for the book, and ideas of what the plan is for his life
At about 11:45, Robert details the injury that led to his paralysis
At about 17:00, Robert talks about “controlling [his] mindset” upon being so severely injured
At about 21:15, Robert responds to Pete’s question about the incredible support and love shown by his brother and friends
At about 23:45, Robert talks about a key turning point at age 12 in raising the level of his aggression and success in sports
At about 26:50, Robert expands upon an interesting and inspirational idea in setting goals, “moving from right to left”
At about 31:00, Robert shares how hard it was to write about such personal pain, catharsis, and how the phrase “no tears in the writer, no tears in the reader” informed his writing
At about 33:50, Robert gives more detail on the idea of the “mental diet” and using it to help bring progress
At about 34:45, Robert describes the “relief” provided for the reader and for Robert through an impromptu hospital visit by Bill Murray
At about 37:15, Robert and Pete talk about underrated scenes and quotes from Forrest Gump, and Robert describes marathon viewings of the movie in the hospital and ideas of destiny and deeds
At about 38:40, Robert remarks on the beauty and selflessness of Joyce Zuidema and Talon Bonnano and those who prayed for Robert, as he also reflects on ideas of inspiration and comparison
At about 43:10, Robert talks about “get to v. have to” as a paradigm for his recovery and inspiration
At about 45:25, Robert responds to Pete’s question about not wanting to be referred to in certain ways regarding disabilities
At about 46:30, The two discuss the “fraternity” of rugby and wonderful mentors and friends and coaches
At about 47:40, Robert reflects on ideas of forgiveness and the rage he felt and has felt after his injury was caused by an illegal move
At about 51:20, Robert expands on the ways in which USA Rugby “neglect[ed] their duties” and Coach Jack Clark and Robert’s family
At about 53:45, Robert responds to Pete’s comments and the question of “how [he’s] overcome” versus “what [he’s] overcome”
At about 55:55, Robert talks about ideas of failures and successes and living with “joy, positivity, and “purpose”
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The Chills at Will Podcast is a celebration of the visceral beauty of literature. This beauty will be examined through close reads of phrases and lines and passages from fiction and nonfiction that thrills the reader, so much so that he wants to read again and again to replicate that thrill. Each episode will focus on a different theme, such as "The Power of Flashback," "Understatement," "Cats in the Cradle," and "Chills at Will: Origin Story."
