Michael Santos-Challenges
Reframing challenges as opportunities can alter your life. I’ve seen it transform lives—not least my own. Adversity characterized my life during the 26 years I lived in federal prison. By intentionally shifting my perspective, I turned those years into a masterclass in self-development, resilience, and growth. This mindset, and the actionable strategies that I learned […]
Wisam Sharieff-03/03/2025
Peace and blessings be upon all listeners—both new and returning. I praise and thank my Lord, the One who created man, beginning with Adam. I thank my Lord for saving Noah through the ark, for granting David precision in battle, for giving Moses strength, and for sending Jesus, peace be upon him, as a guiding […]
Melinda Bixler-03/03/2025-Low Intensity Supervised Release
Six months after my sentence I’ve been transitioned to Low Intensity Supervised Release! My sentence includes 3 years’ probation and just six months after completing my prison sentence, my probation officer recommended me for a lower level of supervision, and it was approved!! With this comes fewer restrictions. I can travel outside of my district […]
Justin Norcutt-03/03/2025
Journal Entry: Week of March 3rd, 2025 Hello, fellow road warriors! What a week it’s been! Here’s a look back at the schedule that kept us on our toes, from the early starts to the long hours under the Arizona sun. Monday: All Off – Rest Day! We kicked off the week with a well-deserved […]
Michael Santos-Stoicism Lessons
Imagine standing in a courtroom as the judge announces your sentence—45 years to serve in federal prison. At 23 years old, I didn’t have any idea how to cope with what lay ahead. Yet, it was during this seemingly impossible chapter of my life that I stumbled upon a philosophy that would forever alter my […]
Virginia Zepeda-03/03/2025-Business Plan Proposal
Business planning is essential to you success. From my experience, most new business failures are due to a lack of foresight, a failure to think things through. A failure to plan. A business plan helps you to learn everything about your business, your industry, your customers, and your competition. Think of creative ways your going […]
Fernando Cordova-03/03/2025
It is another day to challenge myself on all I can learn and all I can be of service to my family. How I can make life easier for them. How I can learn to understand all they go through without feeling like they don’t understand all I go through. I just want for us […]
Choon Yong-03/03/2025-New Tutor
3/3/2025 Monday daily diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:00 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 61 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Rhonda Muncy-03/03/2025
My favorite FSA class that I have taken so far while being in prison. is Emotional Self Regulation referred to as the horse program. You complete 6-8 weeks in class book work. Learning many amazing ways of controlling bad behaviors, calming your mind and body before things can escalate. The second part of the program […]
Michael Santos-Career Growth
Most people don’t realize it, but documenting your personal or professional journey is one of the most powerful tools you can use to unlock both career growth and business opportunities. By documenting a journey, as we always encourage people to do, they build credibility, attracting the right connections, and creating new possibilities. Think of individuals […]
