Brandy Gregory07/29/2024-Newsletter 23
Decisons I can make today to influence more opportunities in my future are gaining knowledge whether it be from reading about how other people have been successful to meeting new people who can introduce me to more people to gain support from and also get in programs and build skills such as writing and communicating. […]
Eduardo Luis Valdes-0-7/29/2024-Day 1048
Monday morning, commissary day, woke up a sleeping Mr. Rivero, and wheeled him out of the unit over to the dining room first for breakfast, then right out front to commissary. Luckily this morning there weren’t too many waiting to purchase, and after calling me for my items, they called him right after, we got […]
Mykhaylo Chugay-07/29/2024-A Pathway to Freedom
This month I learning Spanish. I have been spending money hours lately on my Spanish and coming month is not a different. Need to spend more time practicing – talking to our spanish speaking population!!Also need to improve my public speaking skills. Need some literature about it and ACE class. READ NEWSLETTER ARTICLE HERE: https://prisonprofessors.com/journal-entries/a-pathway-to-freedom/
Laurie Ann Maxey-07/29/2024-Newsletter 23
We can always practice using our time wisely which will impact our future successes, undoubtedly. I once heard a quote that said, take care of the little things today and the big things will take care of themselves tomorrow. If we break that down, we know that some of our big problems are a combination […]
Aaron Jason Wewa-07/29/2024-Newsletter 21
In memorializing my experience and getting others to read what i have been through and the people i have met who have changed the way i think about life that i probably would not have done so had i not even come to prison. that whoever reads this will see me for who i am […]
Newsletter 23-What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There
TL;DR: Today’s newsletter emphasizes how current decisions shape future opportunities, inspired by Marshall Goldsmith’s book, “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.” Goldsmith identifies behaviors that can hinder future success and offers strategies for change, such as self-awareness and active listening. Reflecting on these lessons helped me during my imprisonment and can guide you […]
William David Kragthorpe-07/28/2024
Once again, it has been sometime since I have written in my journal. Let me explain that this is not always such an easy task to find time to write. Especially, with my being proactive about what I’m trying to accomplish while I am in here. with the main emphasis to leave here better, stronger, […]
Daniel Jason Harrington-07/28/2024
“12 Rules For Life, an antidote for chaos” by Jordan Peterson Introduction:As A former drug addict and former member of a criminal organization, it is safe to say that I did not value myself. And as much as we spoke about about respect and loyalty, it was limited as to who and what that applied […]
Choon Yong-07/28/2024-Increased my Spanish vocabulary
7/28/2024 Sunday 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 new and weather report, high temperature for today is 94 degrees F. Started walking at 5:50 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Fernando Cordova-07/28/2024
Another day that I am blessed to open my eyes and be thankful for all that God has blessed me with. Finally being on something positive feels so good. I know that one day I’ll be a big contributor to society through the nonprofit that my wife and I have established. I am doing things […]