Life Through Pool by Joseph Schmidt blends the strategy of pool with life’s lessons, turning a personal tragedy into a powerful journey of resilience, mindset shifts, and growth through discipline, patience, and self-mastery.
Born and raised in the heart of Philadelphia, now settled in a peaceful country town, Joseph Schmidt is a testament to the human spirit. A resilient traumatic brain injury survivor, he faced the unimaginable—losing every skill, even the ability to read—and rebuilt his life from the ground up.
Once uninterested in learning, everything changed the day he opened a book. That single moment sparked a lifelong hunger for knowledge. With each page turned, he transformed his mindset, reclaimed his potential, and discovered a new purpose: to inspire others through the power of learning.
Today, Joseph juggles big dreams, family time with his beloved wife and kids, and the joyful chaos of his dogs—all while striving to share the wisdom that helped him rise again.
Life Through Pool is more than a memoir—it’s a masterclass in resilience, mindset, and personal transformation. Joseph Schmidt takes readers on a journey that begins with promise, crashes into tragedy, and rises into purpose. After surviving a traumatic brain injury that stripped him of basic abilities—including reading and motor skills. Schmidt turned to an unlikely teacher: the game of pool.
Through gripping personal stories and hard-earned wisdom, he uses the pool as a powerful metaphor for navigating life’s toughest challenges. Each shot on the table mirrors the choices we face in real life—requiring strategy, patience, and emotional control.
This book is a heartfelt invitation to rethink failure, reframe setbacks, and realize the power of mental discipline. Whether you’re facing adversity or simply seeking a new way to grow, Life Through Pool will challenge how you see the game and how you play your own. It’s both a guide and an awakening.
Life Through Pool is more than a memoir—it’s a masterclass in resilience, mindset, and personal transformation. Joseph Schmidt takes readers on a journey that begins with promise, crashes into tragedy, and rises into purpose. After surviving a traumatic brain injury that stripped him of basic abilities—including reading and motor skills. Schmidt turned to an unlikely teacher: the game of pool.
Through gripping personal stories and hard-earned wisdom, he uses the pool as a powerful metaphor for navigating life’s toughest challenges. Each shot on the table mirrors the choices we face in real life—requiring strategy, patience, and emotional control.
This book is a heartfelt invitation to rethink failure, reframe setbacks, and realize the power of mental discipline. Whether you’re facing adversity or simply seeking a new way to grow, Life Through Pool will challenge how you see the game and how you play your own. It’s both a guide and an awakening.
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