Louden Dewayne Swaim-10/14/2024
I held onto this question for a couple of days because I was in the process of reading “Earning Freedom” by Michael Santos. This book helped my by showing what true determination and focus can do. One of my favorite parts of the book was on page 333 when Michael wrote “living in prison is […]
Dustin Strange-10/14/2024
5 days off the year mark that’s crazy I am still sitting in county jail I should be well in my way by now but I am not sure anything can be done. I’ve been up and about all morning and have got all my usual things done. It’s super peaceful here in the mornings […]
Louden Dewayne Swaim-10/14/2024
One of the things I do now to help with my future income is to train my mind to to not purchase and spend money on things just because I can. I am a very bad impulse purchaser. Being a 100% disabled Veteran I am fortunate that once I have made it to the halfway […]
Eduardo Luis Valdes-10/14/2024-Day 1125
After a busy Saturday, 12th day of October, with the Jewish community in the chapel, the compound was locked in all of Sunday the 13th. Whatever reason for the lockdown, and the BOP staff sending our families away and not getting visits this week, I will say I was not bothered by it, and took […]
Choon Yong-10/14/2024-Birthday / GED celebration
10/14/2024 Monday daily diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:30 AM. Made up my bed, cleaned up , changed to BOP uniform and made a cup of coffee. Stretched, drank my coffee and watched the local news and weather report, high temperature for today is 82 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was […]
Michael Harman-10/14/2024
I have responded to my prison sentence with shame and guilt. Shame in that I was created for a life of adventure, integrity and leading, Guilt in that my prior decisions and lack of discipline have fallen far short of that creation. Thank god I have shame and guilt because those emotions finally got through […]
Frederica Lefthand-10/14/2024
Someone who is capable of leading by example and not afraid to share their experience with others who are striving for similair success. A person who is compassionate and truly believes in others potential if given the resources needed to be successful. So thank you Michael Santos! You are definitely one of those people. READ […]
Antwan Henry-10/14/2024
Today’s question… The quality of or the characteristics of a leader that is inspiring me today is someone who not only knows how to lead but also knows how to follow, in the right direction. I have been inspired by the only type of role models that I’ve been around, in prison. However, these are […]
Angelina Ruth Bustamonte-10/14/2024
The charachteristics of a leader I guess would have to be me and I have said this my whole life that the ten commandments are basic morals and values no matter how you believe no matter what you are doing if you can blend them truly honestly with integrity into whatever you are trying to […]
Marcus Sean Hix-10/14/2024
In what ways can you work today to position yourself for passive income in your future? This is difficult for me while I am in here. Even that Mr. Santos had many opportunities to work his way into having passive income before he was released, I have tried but not successful. That doesn’t mean that […]