title: Breaking Chains: The 6 Links of Turning Bondage into Tools of Freedom
author:  Blake B Shelley 
description: "In my life, I have overcome many obstacles and broken just as many chains, this book helps to put you on the path to overcoming whatever life throws at you. Blake takes a complicated concept and makes it accessible and less daunting."<br />  - JOSH BLUE, comedian and winner of NBC's<i>Last Comic Standing</i><br /><br />"The disability community uses the phrase 'Nothing about us without us' to say that in order to understand disability, you need to see and hearthe experience through the life of a person with a disability. Blake's bookwill teach you about living fully and proudly with cerebral palsy. ButBlake's writing is truly universal. His book teaches us about persistence,innovation, overcoming adversity and what it looks like to pursue your wildest dreams."<br /><i>  - DAN HABIB, creator of the filmIncluding Samuel,about his son Samuel, who also experiences cerebral palsy.</i><br /><br />"Breaking Chains is an amazingly written book about reaching your fullest potential. Many of us are like oak trees in a flowerpot, and we are root-bound by our own inhibitions. However, Blake has laid out a framework for how to overcome life's trials and tribulations to be the best you can be. This book is relevant to everyone!"<br />  <i>- ED ALLEN, president of WCP Solutions</i><br /><br />"'Why not, I know I can' are often our responses as kids as we face opportunity or challenge; we tether no bias and harbor no trepidation. As we grow, though, we become callous to change and retreat to grounds of comfort and illusionary safety, and there we remain as our chains hold us from what was once possible as children. Blake embodies the 'Why not, I know I can' practice of looking at life's hurdles and opportunity, as he has overcome so many. Blake will enlighten your soul and fill your toolbox as he guides you along the road to escaping your bondage, whatever it may be. Blake is indeed an 'Angel on earth'; reach out and be amazed! Connect and rejoice!"<br /><i>  - ALLAN WICH, author of</i><i>The Change 6<i>and co-host of</i><em>Think Bold, Be Bold</em><i>podcast</i><br /><br />"Blake reveals the true essence of the human spirit and provides inspiration to anyone looking to go beyond mediocrity and find their voice and passion. Breaking Chains will certainly motivate you to live the life worth living!"<br /><i>  - CHRISTOPHER CUMBY, author of</i><em>The Success Playbook</em><i>and host of</i><em>Think Bold, Be Bold</em><em>podcast.</em></i>
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  Contents
  
  [Prologue](index_split_003.html#filepos3651)
  
  [Chapter 1](index_split_004.html#filepos27525)
  
  [Chapter 2](index_split_005.html#filepos52091)
  
  [Chapter 3](index_split_006.html#filepos95406)
  
  [Chapter 4](index_split_007.html#filepos116864)
  
  [Chapter 5](index_split_008.html#filepos135474)
  
  [Chapter 6](index_split_009.html#filepos162811)
  
  [Chapter 7](index_split_010.html#filepos182720)
  
  [Chapter 8](index_split_011.html#filepos217892)
  
  [Chapter 9](index_split_012.html#filepos244903)
  
  [Chapter 10](index_split_013.html#filepos267338)
  
  [Chapter 11](index_split_014.html#filepos288593)
  
  [Chapter 12](index_split_015.html#filepos323922)
  
  [Chapter 13](index_split_016.html#filepos350838)
  
  [Chapter 14](index_split_017.html#filepos377894)
  
  [Chapter 15](index_split_018.html#filepos395470)
  
  [Chapter 16](index_split_019.html#filepos428503)
  
  [Chapter 17](index_split_020.html#filepos447312)
  
  [Chapter 18](index_split_021.html#