SUCCESS
Worst Thing You’ve Ever Done by James Carlson
What's the worst thing that you've ever done? Just recently, I watched a televised interview with one of the justices of the Supreme Court who said that the United...
FRIENDS
An Alchemist’s Transformation: Pain Into Purpose by Brett Edward Avila
I was terrified and shocked when I arrived at Nebraska State Penitentiary. I had heard it described as "fight club" and a "24-hour...
CHANGE
Progress And Purpose, Even In Prison by Robert Shafer
The year was 2000. I was 10 years into the mess I had created, 7 years into fighting a death sentence I asked for (hold that thought, a future blog will cover this). I was talking with my Mother (who passed in October, 2022), known to us as Mama, and she asked me, "Robert, what do you do?" Mama was French, born and raised in France, only coming to America the first time in 1955, and even 45 years later her thick French accent was pronounced.
SUCCESS
Underdogs Unleashed by Todd L. Cook
Fellow underdogs, we have come to a point in this journey of life where sharing our stories of perseverance has power. It's our duty to...
REHABILITATION
Why Lifers Succeed After Prison by Todd L. Cook
There is an undeniable statistic that proves people convicted of homicide have the lowest rate of recidivism out of all classes of felons. Usually, these individuals serve a great deal of time in a correctional facility, came to prison at a young age, and have since matured into responsible adults. But those aren't the only reasons why "lifers" have such a high rate of success upon release.
SUCCESS
Underdog Blog by Todd L. Cook
My plan is to offer a monthly blog that educates and motivates you to strive for your dreams, and hopefully obtain them in the process. This is an underdog blog. We build our character, claw our way to the top of the rubble, and never give up. As a team, we can make life take us seriously. I'm pumped to begin this journey with you.
SUCCESS
Embracing Differences is a Good Thing by Matthew F. Mehlhaff
We covered a lot of ways that people are different and what others hate in them, but why is it so prevalent in society?...
SUCCESS
Acronym, by Jeorgina Davis
H.A.T.E.R.S
Having Anger Toward Everybody Reaching Success
Jeorgina Davis
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SUCCESS
Mind Over Matter, by Raymond Frazier
Mind Over Matter very simple
with hard work and dedication you can make anything you want in life happen. no matter how hard,big or seemingly...
MUSIC
Life Is What You Make It, by Keith Brooks
Life is what you make it. Your destiny is in your own hands. We all have freedom of choice. We can choose to make...
SUCCESS
SACRIFICE, by Sean Brown
Sacrifice = Letting go of that which you hold dear in order to receive the Promise of something greater.
We all have certain ideals, thought-patterns,...