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Do Your Homework
January 15, 2015 Do Your Homework Over lunch in New York city last November a mentor told me I should not bash my competitors. It shows weakness and detracts from the business, he said. With those thoughts in mind, and in the interest of time, I will be more polite...
I surrendered to Prison!
January 15, 2015 I surrendered to Prison! Today is my third day at Taft Federal Prison camp and I am mentally in a great place. The last 72 hours have been a mental roller coaster though, so buckle up! My last night as a free man could not have been more perfect....
Foreword To Lessons From Prison
January 14, 2015 Very thankful to my friend Michael Santos for writing a foreword to my expanded and updated addition of Lessons From Prison. Foreword to Lessons From Prison, by Michael G. Santos Defendants facing prosecution in the federal system will not find a more...
Mail in Federal Prison
January 13, 2015 Mail in Federal Prison At 3:00 pm, each weekday, the blue mail cart rolls across the compound and signals the arrival of today's mail. All of the mail in the cart has been pre-screened by prison personnel. As the cart arrives, a number of prisoners...
How Much Does It Cost To Live In Prison?
January 12, 2015 How Much Does It Cost To Live In Prison? Yes, it is easier to sit to write a blog, then use my subpar video and editing skills to create a video. Still, I welcome the challenge of trying to convey through a new modality how someone can better prepare...
Lies, Lies and more Lies!
January 11, 2015 I'm so upsett right now that I can't even think straight! The officials that work for and represent this prison continue to feed me lie after lie. After the unit caseworker told me that I was found not guilty of this urine screeining, I imediately...
When Does The Guilt Begin To Go Away?
January 10, 2015 When Does The Guilt Begin To Go Away? It has been almost 18 months since I resigned from my Law Firm as my misconduct was beginning to come to light. At that time I was in a state of panic and depression. I was overwhelmed with guilt and shame. I have...
Preface To Second Edition of Lessons From Prison
January 9, 2015: Preface To Second Edition of Lessons From Prison Several years have passed since I surrendered to the Taft Federal Prison Camp in 2008. I wrote this manuscript by hand while I served an 18-month sentence. Although you’ll read details of my history in...
Off To Class In Federal Prison
January 8, 2015 Off To Class In Federal Prison I signed up for two classes at the education center, "Public Speaking" and "Business Finance". There were a total of ten classes offered covering a wide variety of subjects. Prisoners are allowed to sign up for a maximum...
How to Send Books to Me at Taft Prison Camp
January 7, 2015 Many of my friends and colleagues have asked me if there is anything they can do for me – both now and while I am at the Taft Prison Camp. One wonderful thing you can do for me is to send me a book! Please note though that you cannot send books...
