I grew up an only child in Murrieta, Atlanta, with parents who did everything right—encouraged ambition, backed every plan. They even let me finish high school online so I could chase internet‑marketing money at thirteen. That early success convinced me rules were optional if results looked good.
Fast‑forward: supplements, skincare, F9 Advertising in Puerto Rico, tax incentives, rapid growth. Then the shortcut—modifying EIN forms to open more merchant accounts. No banks lost money, but the paperwork was false. The FTC lawsuit in 2019 and the FBI investigation made clear that my “faster is better” mindset had crossed the line into wire fraud. I shut the company down, moved back to Texas, and tried to reset—biology degree summa cum laude, MCAT top score, then a computer‑science degree. None of that erases the shortcut.
Why I’m here: I treated compliance as an obstacle instead of a requirement. I pled guilty because I did it, and I’m serving fifteen months because shortcuts carry consequences.
Why I won’t return:
I understand the weight of a felony; a second mistake would close every professional door.
Volunteering with terminally ill patients and tutoring underperforming kids proved real value doesn’t require bending rules.
My parents sacrificed for me; I won’t make them watch another courtroom.
Becoming a Voracious Reader
To turn this sentence into a true learning experience, I’ll read every self‑help and personal‑development book I can get my hands on—classics like The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Mindset, plus newer titles the library recommends. The plan is simple:
One book per week.
Daily notes on key ideas and how they apply to my situation.
Monthly summaries sent to my parents so they can see the growth in real time.
If I can absorb even a fraction of those lessons and put them into practice, this time away won’t just be punishment—it will be the foundation for never coming back.
