Oh advice… we give it… we get it… we want it but don’t like it unless it parallels what we already thought to begin with… we don’t want it but get it anyway. Advice is a very prickly pear… and advice inside prison walls is a whole other experience all together. I was told (and […]
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Every single day… everywhere I turn… I will over hear a conversation in which one guy is telling another that he’s, “about the get shipped to camp” or “I’m homeward bound bro”. This is immediately followed by, “what camp you going to?” or “you going to halfway house or straight home?” Over and over… on
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RATING 8 out of 10 Overall, a very fascinating read and definitely recommend. I love Malcolm Gladwell’s writing style and the way he correlates his findings to actual events and figures throughout history and society. THEMES Cultural Trends | Epidemics | Pandemics | Economic Patterns | Viral Culture KNOWLEDGE FROM THE PAGE Three Rules of
RATING: 7 out of 10 Once again, Malcolm Gladwell is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. This book is intriguing, insightful and eye opening. Highly recommend. THEMES ATHLETICS | “GENIUS” MINDS | ORIGINS | ANOMALIES | GREATNESS | SUCCESS KNOWLEDGE FROM THE PAGE OPPORTUNITY… it all comes back to opportunity. Gladwell uses an example
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AUTHOR: VIKTOR FRANKL NON-FICTION RATING: 8 out of 10 Frankl’s life story, outlook on life and how to live it is inspiring and remarkable on every level. Although I (or anyone incarcerated) could NEVER begin to compare my experience to that of a concentration camp… there are common mental, psychological and social hierarchies at place
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RATING 10 Out of 10 *This book personally resonated with me on a massive scale so take my rating with a grain of salt. I was also the guy to hand write Will Smith a letter in 2012 (Mike Lowry changed my life), thinking that I could catch his attention as a “green” actor looking
AUTHOR: STUART WOODS FICTION RATING 2 out of 10 I know the 2 makes it seem as though I hated the book but that isn’t the case. Just felt elementary and the author went with a cookie cutter recipe for a thriller. Quick read and held my attention but I wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re
AUTHOR: JOHN GRISHAMFICTION RATING: 3.5 out of 10 Started slow but midway through it picks up and finishes strong. If you are fan of Grisham, enjoyable read but certainly not his best work. THEMES STUDENT LOAN DEBT | ANXIETY | SUICIDE | GREED | MANIPULATION | FRIENDSHIP | LOYALTY KNOWLEDGE FROM THE PAGE This was
FULL CATASTROPHE LIVING: USING THE WISDOM OF YOUR BODY AND MIND TO FACE STRESS, PAIN AND ILLNESS AUTHOR: JON KABAT-ZINN NON-FICTION RATING: 9 out of 10 Extremely helpful book. Not only if you are going through something uniquely stressful but teaches you how to live a better life. Plain and simple. HIGHLY recommend. THEMES Mindfulness
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Eat The Pancakes. So, my oldest son loves pancakes. Every single morning that I was with him from the time he could talk until the last morning that we were together prior to me surrendering… our morning conversation would go something like, “What do you want for breakfast today Buddy?” (already knowing full well what
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