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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 13 MIN

Ep 311 Sam Schmidt Shares His Paralysis Story with His Book: No Finish Line

from Professor of Perseverance Podcast · host Dr James Perdue Professor of Perseverance

On January 6, 2000, Sam Schmidt, who had just won his first IndyCar Series race in his adopted hometown of Las Vegas, backed his racecar into a wall at the Walt Disney World Speedway. He did so at around 200 mph, and the impact broke his neck. Sam spent six months in rehab before going home to his new life with his loving wife, Sheila, and two young children, Savannah and Spencer. Get inspired, learn to persevere, and order his book. Website: https://www.drivenlv.org/partners/conquer-paralysis-now/ Order Book: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9798895151617 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam.schmidt_/ You may also contact Professor of Perseverance through email, [email protected]

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