WCA Newsletter. Ten minutes a week.
Every Sunday I write a long newsletter for people going through a crisis. If you’re in the middle of it, you’re not alone.

Action Solves Everything. But Can You Handle the Reaction?
“Did you read them?” a friend awaiting sentencing asked after sending me fifteen Rockefeller quotes last month. “Thank you for sending them.

What I Learned Re-Reading The Stranger—16 Years After Federal Prison
I first read The Stranger by Albert Camus in federal prison after my late friend Andrew Altchuk introduced me to it. I tried to

Atlas Shrugged, The Prince, and What I Learned from Michael Santos
Someone in our community said to me, “Dude, that Plato allegory story really stuck with me. Got any more?” That question changed how I

You’re Not Ready for Sentencing Or Prison If You Haven’t Answered These 7 Questions
When I was in prison, I wanted to be a better reader. But early on, when I told Michael Santos I’d read

You Don’t Rebuild a Reputation by Hiding—Here’s What Works Instead
I’m always grateful when people reach out after a webinar. But Monday’s generated more replies than usual. Some shared what they learned.

What Kind of Giver Are You?
I took my daughter to Barnes & Noble at the Irvine Spectrum a few weeks ago. She’d just finished the entire Harry