One Week In: When I Realized Prison Was Not Temporary
The Call That Changed NothingSeven days after I surrendered, I picked up the phone and called my sister-in-law, Sunny. I told her […]
Study Yourself First: Why Montaigne Belongs in Federal Prison Camp
In the first blog in this series, I shared why Montaigne’s advice—“Don’t worry about death”—helped me understand something most people don’t realize […]
Why Most People Will Miss the Home Confinement Window—Even if They Qualify
Tracii Hutsona didn’t assume credits would be enough. When she was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison—more than her guideline range—she […]
Think You Deserve Early Release? Prove It With This
I stood outside a case manager’s office years ago watching a guy plead his case. He said the same thing I’ve heard […]
Why the BOP Memo on Home Confinement Won’t Help If You’re Not Prepared
In 2008, in a quiet room at Taft Federal Prison Camp, I learned more about Michael’s journey. He had written books, completed […]
Insights from A Retired BOP Warden
How a 50-Year BOP Veteran Expects You to Earn Leniency A retired BOP warden, Art Beeler, joined our webinar today. He started […]
Why the Chrisley Pardon Matters—Even If It Upsets You
The day Todd and Julie Chrisley surrendered to federal prison, I told their daughter Lindsie it was a good day. That might […]
DOJ’s Criminal Division New Memo: Prepare Now
If you’re being looked at by the government, the new DOJ’s Criminal Division memo released on May 12 isn’t just policy—it’s your […]
What I Would Tell Myself Before Prison—17 Years Later at Pebble Beach
I recently got a voicemail from someone who said, “Dude, you only served 18 months. What are you complaining about?” Let me […]
The Hard Truth I Gave a Billionaire Before He Went to Prison
Sixteen years ago, I was sitting in a prison camp dining hall, wondering how I messed everything up. These days, I talk […]