This is a topic I keep coming back to—probably because it’s everything. If I don’t define what success looks like at each stage, then I’m just drifting, reacting instead of building. So today, I went deeper into the framework. I need a sharper vision, not just a vague sense of “doing better.” I need benchmarks—measurable, practical, and tied to who I want to become.
While I’m Inside
Success in here starts with discipline. The baseline? Staying out of trouble. If I can’t keep my name off incident reports, if I get pulled into nonsense or ego games, then everything else falls apart. That’s the floor. From there, the structure builds:
1. Study daily – I’m treating this place like a monastic retreat for deep work. Coding theory in the morning, flashcards at night. If they give me access to a computer lab, I’ll simulate practical work and refine muscle memory for problem-solving.
2. Train the body – Physical health isn’t optional. Body-weight circuits, cardio, and whatever space I’ve got—it’s about showing up every day. No excuses. If I walk out stronger and more resilient than I walked in, that’s a win.
3. Protect the mindset – That means journaling like this, reflecting daily, visualizing my goals, and staying the hell away from prison gossip or drama. I’m not here to get social. I’m here to rebuild.
4. Plan obsessively – I want to walk out with real checklists: business models, job applications, housing options, financial breakdowns. I don’t want to figure life out after I get out. I want to hit the ground running.
After Release
Success post-release will come down to execution. I’ve got two tracks I’m targeting, both built around A.I. and machine learning:
• Option A: Land a strong role on an A.I. engineering team. I want to work under senior talent, contribute to real models, and build a track record that earns respect.
• Option B: Launch a small A.I. product—lean, fast, and revenue-generating within 12 months. Higher risk, higher upside.
Whichever path I pursue, I’ll measure success with hard numbers: monthly revenue, number of paying users, team feedback, promotions. Objective metrics. Not vibes. Not hope. Results.
There’s something freeing about getting this detailed. It makes the days feel purposeful. I’m not just doing time—I’m collecting bricks. And each choice I make now determines how solid the foundation will be when I finally walk out.
