by Kenneth Flaska | Mar 26, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
White Collar Suicide Suicide is an ugly topic that no one really wants to discuss. We all seem to know someone who has attempted suicide or actually committed suicide. It leaves a gapping hole. For many white collar offenders, suicide is an option…
by Warren Schultz | Mar 26, 2015 | Blog, Warren Schultz
90 days left Blog Entry 34 March 26, 2015 One of the hardest things to do while in prison is to not give up. I’m constantly surrounded by people who have either given up or given out. Many seem to have lost their way and have no idea where they’re…
by Justin Paperny | Mar 26, 2015 | Blog
March 26, 2015 Are you getting sentenced to prison? Much of my attention has been directed towards completing the new Federal Prison Advice membership site. I have been writing, filming videos I could never share on YouTube, and recording podcasts…
by Warren Schultz | Mar 25, 2015 | Blog, Warren Schultz
91 days left Blog Entry 33 March 25, 2015 Perhaps one of the most valuable things I’ve learned while in prison that will help me not only in my career but in every day life is the ability to connect with people on a personal level. I’ve always been…
by David Applegate | Mar 25, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
March 25, 2015 Being Thankful in Federal Prison First off thanks to David Greenwald, Cathie Pass and Gala Struthers for sending books and to Gala for the fabulous St. Patty's Day card (which actually arrived on March 17th!). And thanks to all my…
by Warren Schultz | Mar 24, 2015 | Blog, Warren Schultz
92 days left Blog Entry 32 March 24, 2015 Recently I was challenged by someone I consider a mentor to document the final months of my journey by writing every day until my release. At first I was overwhelmed by the idea, only because I have a heavy…
by Kenneth Flaska | Mar 23, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
Father's Guilt As I said before, there is a tremendous amount of guilt and shame associated with being a felon. It affects your thinking and causes you to act in an irrational manner at times. I have been putting off calling my son who is back in…
by Warren Schultz | Mar 23, 2015 | Blog, Warren Schultz
93 Days remaining Blog Entry 31 March 23, 2015 Too often in life we are selfish, self-gratifying individuals who never really stop to think about how our choices my actually affect others. For me, these blogs are a way of making a change in myself,…
by Kenneth Flaska | Mar 20, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
March 20, 2015 Early Morning Surprise in Federal Prison Prison can offer some unexpected surprises at the strangest times. Today was linen exchange day. Each Wednesday we line up at the laundry at 6:15 a.m. to exchange our sheets and blanket for…
by Kenneth Flaska | Mar 20, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
March 20, 2015 Best Man When you get married, your best man is someone you have usually known for a long time. You have a history of shared experiences (good and bad). It is someone who knows your faults and weaknesses and despite that knowledge, is…