Anthony Lamar Johnson-09/11/2023-Willingness to Change and Improve
It takes a deep commitment to change and an even deeper commitment to grow. If we don’t change, we don’t grow. I was in one of those 12-step programs one time and I could remember one of those counselors always saying little quotes. Her favorite one was, “Nothing changes if nothing changes.” I used to […]
Dhirendra Prasad-09/11/2023
Try to share your wealth, wisdom, or food with the less fortunate ones where possible. -Dhirendra Prasad.
Stephanie Nicole Jacobson-09/11/2023
I did receive the Release Plans 2024 this past week. Thank you so much for that direction and putting it all in one place. I look forward to getting started on it. I recently had a conversation with my daughter. Words are only words until I prove to her with my actions. I realize I […]
DaRayl Davis-09/10/2023
Sunday, September 10, 2023 – FCI Milan is on Lockdown TODAY’S MESSAGE TO MYSELF:************************************Success comes to those who hang on long after others have given up. I will persist in spite of the difficulties.I will persist until I succeed. Quote of the Day:“Some people succeed because they are destined to, but most people succeed because […]
DaRayl Davis-09/10/2023-FCI Milan is on lockdown
Sunday WEEKLY LEARNING REVIEW (September 3rd thru September 9th 2023):**********************************************************************************3 great things that happened to me last week were… 1. I received outstanding feedback following my second talk to the Moorish Americans’ assembly.2. I received numerous compliments and commendations regarding my drum play for the Labor Day concert.3. I received great feedback from the participants […]
Choon Yong-09/10/2023-Hectic Sunday
9/10/2023 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 news and weather report, high temperature for today is 93 Degrees F. Started walking at 6:20 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Anthony Lamar Johnson-09/10/2023-Attitude
Winston Churchill once said, “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” That is so true. There is no situation in life where a bad attitude will make the situation better (well maybe in boxing or wrestling). A positive attitude though, is essential for a happy and fulfilled life. I had to learn […]
September 10, 2023—Santos—Update
I’m very grateful to our team. Many of them are formerly incarcerated people striving to help people inside. While they do their best to keep our Prison Professors’ Talent running, it’s important to realize who we are. We’re people who served time in prison. Since getting out, we have remained committed to advocacy and striving […]
DaRayl Davis-09/09/2023
Saturday TODAY’S MESSAGE TO MYSELF:************************************I am the greatest miracle in the world! I will always believe in myself. I have the talents, abilities, gifts and skills toachieve my goals and realize my dreams. Quote of the Day:“Lack of self-confidence and fear of failure are opposite sides of the same coin.”– Charles Johnson, Author, “The Middle […]
Joshua Mark Taylor-09/09/2023-Millionaires of Time
My friends and family always seem so busy; there is so much to get done and such little time to do it. Here, however, things are much different. Jon Kearn used to say, “We are the millionaires of time.” There is much opportunity to reflect and make meaningful change when forced to “lay down beside […]
