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It was Albert Einstein who said, “Man must cease attributing his problems to his environment, and learn again to exercise his will – his personal responsibility.”  And that is exactly what Michael Strand, a TBI Thriver, did after enduring a brain injury sustained from being hit by a truck twenty-five years ago. Michael proclaims that “your changing sense of self after a brain injury is an opportun...

THIS WEEK: TEAM: How to Create Your Own TEAM! Together Everyone Achieves More (Miracles) is a common quote you hear when working or interacting with others to accomplish a goal or complete a 'mission'. Whether it is for work, a planning committee for an organization, a school project, or even playing sports.  We all know that being independent is often equated to being successful; however, we must...

With more and more people being diagnosed each day with a Brain Injury as a result of truama, unemployment is on the rise. It was Ortega Y Gasset who defined "Genius", as the ability to invent ones occupation. As the World's first OFFICIAL TBI THRIVER, Kevin dares to share his insight and experiences to inspire others with Brain Injuries to create a More FUNctional LIFE using a unique perspective...

THIS WEEK:  RESPECT Your TBI It was Confucius who said, “Respect yourself and others will respect you.” A  common thread in all disability communities is the desire to be respected as individuals who want to be totally integrated into all aspects of society. Respect by definition is "a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements."  We...

As the World's first OFFICIAL TBI THRIVER, Kevin dares to share his insight and experiences to inspire others with Brain Injuries to create a More FUNctional LIFE using a unique perspective with "WTF?". "LIFE is not a bunch of Hocus Pocus, it is a matter of FOCUS!" -Kevin A. Phillips THIS WEEK:  "It's that time of the Month" As a TBI THRIVER, while most of the population recognize the changes in v...

With more and more people being diagnosed each day with a Brain Injury as a result of trauma, unemployment is on the rise. It was Ortega Y Gasset who defined "Genius", as the ability to invent ones occupation. As the World's first OFFICIAL TBI THRIVER, Kevin dares to share his insight and experiences to inspire others with Brain Injuries to create a More FUNctional LIFE using a unique perspective...

THIS WEEK:  In light of Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, many organizations and agencies have arranged events and special programs to help increase awareness of brain injury and to celebrate the milestones of the hard work many advocates and thrivers have done to bring brain injury to the forefront.   On a personal level, many of us have committed to do something unique to honor the special...

THIS WEEK:  Labels, Labels, Labels By (one) definition, a 'label' is; a small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object and giving information about it. Yet how many of us carry INVISABLE LABELS? While most of us are familiar with a variety of 'labels', it is often the 'invisable labels' we acquire in this journey called LIFE that impact our ability to experience a...

THIS WEEK:  How to go from 'surviving' to THRIVING! OK, so you have a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), now what? Some of you have gone through physical rehabilitation however, what about now? "Recovery", by definition is; a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength however, for those who've been living with TBI for any period of time understands that "RECOVERY" takes on a whole new meanin...

Please accept our apologies as Kevin will not be hosting a LIVE show tonight due to some unexpected events. He opted to share last week show again since "Repetition" is the Second Law of Learning.  Nothing to worry about, the Marvelous Maggie has got things well in hand and we loook forward to bringing you a great show next week: How to go from surviving to THRIVING! Join Kevin and the Marvelous M...

THIS WEEK:  TBI LOVE? Most of us with Brain Injuries have noticed a difference in not only how we see things but also how we're responding to things previously (i.e. before our TBI) defined as 'acceptable'. Empathy, like Love is a conditioned emotional response most Humans develop. However, for those of us with TBI's, most tend to view us as 'unempathetic' and lack the ability to display a 'proper...

THIS WEEK:  "One Moment in Sochi?" In 1988 Whitney Houston recorded the song "One Moment In Time" for the Olympics. The track is an anthem for believing in yourself against all odds as Houston asks for "One moment in time/when I'm racing with destiny/Then, in that one moment of time, I will feel eternity". As TBI THRIVERS each moment we have can be THAT "MOMENT", but how?  While most of us with Br...

THIS WEEK:  "TBI 12th woMAN?" With the presence of the Seattle Seahawks at the Super Bowl this year, one more player will be present too; The "12th Man". The "12th Man", in football, refers to the 11 players on the field plus (the 12th) of "Fans", in their efforts to distract and/or disorientate the opponent with cheers and exuberant displays of celebration for their respective teams. As TBI THRIV...

THIS WEEK:  FREEDOM vs LIBERTY The US Constitution was created to establish America's Soverignty and FREEDOM from England. However, few are aware of another "Constitution" that a few select people are subjected to called, The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). While those who've fulfilled their commitment to the Armed Services (or been released/ discharged) are no longer subjected to the UCM...

THIS WEEK:  "What's Your Dream?" Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that his four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. Kevin A. Phillips has a dream that every TBI Thriver will one day live in a World where they will not be judged by their temporary or unusural responses but by their dedicatio...

THIS WEEK:  How to Achieve Those New Years Resolutions Get Inspired for 2014! Now that the holidays are over and the decorations are put away, we slowly return to the routine of our daily actives of living...with new hopes and goals, yes? So what goals have you set for 2014? How will you accomplish them? What strategies will you use to help you achieve those goals? With a TBI, goal setting is easy...

With more and more people being diagnosed each day with a Brain Injury as a result of trauma, unemployment is on the rise. It was Ortega Y Gasset who defined "Genius", as the ability to invent ones occupation. As the World's first OFFICIAL TBI THRIVER, Kevin dares to share his insight and experiences to inspire others with Brain Injuries to create a More FUNctional LIFE using a unique perspective...

With more and more people being diagnosed each day with a Brain Injury as a result of truama, unemployment is on the rise. It was Ortega Y Gasset who defined "Genius", as the ability to invent ones occupation. As the World's first OFFICIAL TBI THRIVER, Kevin dares to share his insight and experiences to inspire others with Brain Injuries to create a More FUNctional LIFE using a unique perspective...

Join Kevin as he discusses WTF? (Where's The Focus) and HOW to Create a FUNctional LIFE (with or w/o a BI). As the World's first TBI THRIVER, Kevin dares to share his insight and experiences to inspire others with Brain Injuries to create a More FUNctional LIFE using his unique perspective. THIS WEEK: Part 4 (of 5) RELATIONAL Though we have been conditioned to believe in the non-existant called 'i...

Join Kevin as he discusses WTF wheres the focus in the lives of those living with brain injury, so so so many people so much focus, let share and lets thrive together

Join Kevin as he discusses WTF where's the focus in the lives of those living with brain injury, so so so many people so much focus, let share and lets thrive together

Join Kevin as he discusses WTF where's the focus in the lives of those living with brain injury, so so so many people so much focus, let share and lets thrive together

Join Kevin as he discusses WTF where's the focus in the lives of those living with brain injury, so so so many people so much focus, let share and lets thrive together

Join Kevin as he brings us back to WTF where's the focus

 PRESENTATION COUNTS! As a TBI Thriver, I must put forth effort to be calm, confident, assured and in control at all times and most of the time, I am.  However, there have been and always will be times when I must recover from "awkward" situations. On those occasions I  must have the skill to find the positive and the will to present it convincingly to people who may yet understand TBI's.  In the...