“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.” Helen Keller
“I am only one, but still I am one.I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.” Helen Keller
“Insist on yourself, never imitate. Your own gift you can present with the cumulative force of a whole life’s cultivation, but of the adopted talent of another, you only have an extemporaneous half-possession. Do that which is assigned to you and you cannot hope too much or dare too much.” Henry David Thoreau
“Don’t quit. Never give up trying to build the world you can see, even if others can’ see it. Listen to your own drum and your own drum only. It is the one that makes the sweetest sound.” Simon Sineck
Nearly 18 Years
In February 2025 I will be celebrating 18 years since I created Second Chance to Live. I created Second Chance to Live to answer a call that never came. What I mean, never came, is that due to unknown residuals from an open skull fracture and a traumatic brain injury I had a 20 year history of getting and losing jobs. Both non-professional and professional jobs, despite being able to obtain both my undergraduate and graduate degrees. Despite after 2 state department of vocational rehabilitation evaluations being determined to be unemployable. Despite after 3 SSDI applications and eventual approval I was determined to find a way to use my gifts, talents and abilities to fulfill my purpose and to be of service.
Be Determined to Fulfill Your Purpose
To be of service to the domestic and international brain injury community. And as I have written articles, created video presentations, keynote presentations and written eBooks (since February 2006) my motivation has been to encourage. To encourage individuals, like myself, who are living with the impact of a brain injury to find a way to use their gifts, talents and abilities to pursue their purpose and be of service. To grow in awareness and acceptance of what cannot be changed to discover what can be changed. Changed to enhance their lives, well-beings and relationships through a holistic recovery process. An ongoing brain injury holistic recovery process in mind, body, spirit, soul and emotions by not giving up.
By not giving up on their process, the God of their understanding and themselves, as more will be revealed.
Through 29 Discussion, Keynote Presentations and 18 eBooks
Below is a list of Keynote Presentations and Discussion Topics
Workshop Topics Designed to Encourage and Empower Purpose and Hope
You Are Not Crazy. You have an Invisible Disability Discussion Topic
Yes, I am Disabled, but Don’t Count Me Out because…! Discussion Topic
Learning to Accept Ourselves when Other People Can’t or Won’t Discussion Topic
Creating Practical Hope in Our Lives through the Power of Identification Discussion Topic
Embracing Change: A Three-Stage Journey to Learning and Creating Success Discussion Topic
Navigating Life’s Railroad Switch — Finding Purpose and Passion After Brain Injury Discussion Topic
Living and Thriving Beyond Brain Injury Awareness to Create a Good Life for Ourselves Discussion Topic
Empowering Ongoing Brain Injury Recovery: 9 Key Concepts and Principles for Success Discussion Topic
Don’t Let Anyone tell You, You Aren’t Enough Because…You are Smart, Intuitive and Courageous Discussion Topic
Keynote Presentations Designed to Encourage and Empower Purpose and Hope
Finding Purpose and not Giving Up after Brain Injury Presentation
My TED TALK (proposed) Craig J. Phillips MRC, BA Second Chance to Live
Making Our Lives Magical after Brain Injury and Stroke Keynote Presentation
Hope and the Progression of Living our Best Life after Brain Injury Presentation
Facing Adversity and Having Options When Life Does Not Make Sense Presentation
12 Ways to Enhance Our Lives, Well-Beings and Relationships after a Brain Injury Presentation
Brain Injury and The Power of “I CAN” in an Ongoing Brain Injury Recovery Process Presentation
Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke Keynote Presentation
Living and Thriving Beyond Brain Injury Awareness to Create a Good Life for Ourselves Presentation
Getting Comfortable in Our “Own Skin” Living with a Brain Injury and an Invisible Disability Presentation
Navigating Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury: Embracing Reality and the Journey to Acceptance Presentation
Celebrating Goals and Dreams in the Now, Overcoming Obstacles, Odds and Impacting Generations Presentation
Hope and Purpose after a Brain Injury after a Brain Injury, a Stroke or a Spinal Cord Injury Keynote Presentation
Some Things to Consider so We Don’t Stay Stuck Living with a Brain Injury and an Invisible Disability Presentation
The Importance of Self-Advocacy after a Brain Injury to Own the Power in Our Mind, Body, Spirit, Soul and Emotions Presentation
Finding Freedom from Feeling Alone, Isolated, Alienated, Intimidated and Diminished Living with a Brain injury and an Invisible Disability Presentation
Keynote Presentations sharing My Process Designed to Encourage and Empower Purpose and Hope
Second Chance to Live and Succeeding Beyond my Special Needs from 10 Years of Age Presentation
Comprehensive History of Second Chance to Live — Answering the Call that never Came Presentation
Keynote Presentations Designed to Encourage and Empower Groups and Organizations
Living with Long Covid-19 Invisible Disability — Hope, Encouragement and Support Presentation
Empowering Current and Future Leaders in Brain Injury Recovery and Rehabilitation to Empower Self-advocacy in Individuals Living with Brain Injuries Presentation
Instructions for Reading my Books on the Web
What is Kindle for Web?
Kindle for Web lets you read your Kindle books on your mobile or desktop browser. If you don’t have a Kindle e-reader or the Kindle app, Kindle for Web is perfect for you.
How to Install Kindle for Windows PC
- Go to www.amazon.com/KindleForPC
- Click Download for PC & Mac. Note: Depending on your browser, you may need to find the Kindle installer in your downloads folder.
- Double click the executable file.
- Click Run.
- Kindle For PC will start when the install is complete.
Here is a You Tube Video Presentation to Explain the Process
How To Read Kindle Books On PC (How To Access Kindle Books On PC)
Below are links to each of my 18 eBooks available on Amazon
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