Brian P. Swift
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Connection to Illinois: Swift lives in the Chicago area. Biography: Chicagoan Brian Swift’s neck was broken while playing football with his friends on the sunny, chilly day after Christmas, 1979, at the age of seventeen. As he found the courage and strength to recover, graduate from high school, earn his college degree, and earn his Juris Doctor degree as a quadriplegic, he also found his purpose: to achieve more than expected, and to aspire to the best he can be. Rising Up: is a new book created by bestselling author Brian P. Swift and in which he shares his personal paradigm for mental, emotional, and spiritual grit and facing the challenges of life as quadriplegic. Mr. Swift will inspire others as he shares his unique life experience that will equip you with valuable tools to help you overcome adversity and improve courage, self-confidence and grit. Up: Getting Up is the Key to Life is the creation of the author in which he shares his personal paradigm for mental, emotional, and spiritual recovery and facing the challenges of life as quadriplegic. It is the author's hope to inspire those with similar injuries and give hope to their medical caregivers, family, and loved ones. Brian P. Swift has lived as a C6 quadriplegic and was nominated by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation as one of the Top Ten Dads on Wheels in 2013. The father of three adopted children and a husband of over 24 years, Brian developed his strategy of success, CIA: Commitment, Integrity, and Attitude. With his engaging style and practical wisdom, Brian will leave you invigorated to face your own struggles with hope, faith, and purpose!
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Web: https://www.brianpswift.com/
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Selected Titles
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Developing True Grit: Become Unstoppable ISBN: 1956353224 OCLC: Motivation Champs 2022 Developing True Grit by Brian P. Swift will help you Develop the discipline to persevere in life. Understand why naturally talented people frequently fail. Build a foundation for improving your well-being. Find constructive ways to overcome fear in your life. Learn how to create a grit routine. Uncover proven tips for developing a positive attitude. Become Unstoppable |
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Have A Ball: Being Your Best ISBN: 1737659808 OCLC: The Up Side 2021 On the sports field or on the field of life...hard work makes your dream work! Whether at school, sports, play or at a summer job...being your best...means working hard to do your best! Join Coach Q...a special needs coach with different abilities...as he helps his little friends Franky Football, Sydney Soccer, Bobby Basketball, Billy Baseball and Harry Hockey learn to be their own personal best in sports, school and life! |
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Rising Up: Difficulties Disappear When Faced Boldly ISBN: 0998119458 OCLC: 1128816613 Motivation Champs 2018 RISING UP will Tap into the courage, strength, passion and confidence to overcome any challenge, obstacle, and unexpected change that life throws at you. Help you create the right mindset to implement success. Empower you to get past your own limiting beliefs. Create intentional and purposeful lives. Support your personal growth, challenge your thinking and giving you a different perspective. |
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Swift Fixes: Overcoming Pain ISBN: 1737659832 OCLC: The Up Side 2023 Brian P. Swift may use a wheelchair...but will never think of himself as disabled. Brian has lived every day of his life proving he is "able" as a master communicator, #1 best-selling author, weekly radio show host, performer, comedian, motivational speaker, life coach, youth sports advocate, professional fundraiser, small business owner and artisan woodworker. Brian P. Swift a.k.a."The Quadfather" offers another inspiring edition of Swift Fixes for one's personal life...this time...the quadriplegic success story...offers advice on overcoming pain. |
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Swift Fixes: Overcoming Traumatic Injury ISBN: 1737659824 OCLC: The Up Side 2022 With his NEVER SAY NEVER winning attitude, personal experiences, and tough-love approach, #1 Best-Selling Author, Brian P. Swift, a.k.a. "The Quadfather", reveals his best-kept secrets to destroying your limiting beliefs and overcoming any physical challenges or mental blocks standing in the way of your success. A real-life quadriplegic...who has overcome incredible odds to achieve personal success in life in the face of adversity...Brian's no non-sense advice cuts through the fluff to help you become the best version of yourself you can possibly be! |
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The Quadfather ISBN: 1732362173 OCLC: Motivation Champs 2019 By understanding what The Quadfather believes to be the most important mental and behavioral practices for building the grit and character needed to achieve the unthinkable, each and every one of us can individually set out to achieve our wildest aspirations. With that being said, let’s now explore the various strategies that collectively make up The Quadfather Way. |
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Up: Getting Up is the Key to Life ISBN: B0BP9WBZCM OCLC: Independently Published 2022 Brians neck was broken while playing football with his friends on the sunny, chilly day after Christmas, 1979, at the age of seventeen. As he found the courage and strength to recover, graduate from high school, earn his college degree, and earn his Juris Doctor degree as a quadriplegic, he also found his purpose: to achieve more than expected, and to aspire to the best he can be. Now the father of three and a husband of over 26 years, Brian has developed his strategy of success, CIA: Commitment, Integrity, and Attitude. With his engaging style and practical wisdom, Brian will leave you invigorated to face your own struggles with hope, faith, and purpose! |