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READ MOREAn excerpt from the REENTRY SUCCESS SERIES) Getting past your past is a crucial step in moving forward with your life. Your past experiences, good or bad, have helped shape the person you are today. But, holding onto negative experiences or dwelling on past mistakes can be harmful to your mental health and prevent you […]
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READ MORE(Complaining doesn’t fix problems, STRETCHING does) Who likes back pain? I messed up my back the other day. I could barely move, and was really feeling my age. I got to the point where I couldn’t take it anymore. My poor wife had to endure my complaining until she gave the wise command for me […]
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READ MOREPhillip G. from Marion CI asked, “Bob, I want to start my own merchandising and clothing business. How do I find a graphic designer to make my designs, and how do I find a manufacturer for my products?” Overall I think Phillip is taking the right approach. Hiring a professional designer helps ensure you have […]
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READ MORELee H. from Maine State Prison asked, “Bob, can I become a plumber or electrician with my felony? If so, how?” The good news is your felony won’t keep you from getting a plumbing or electrician license, assuming there’s not something in your sentence specifically restricting you from those things. Most construction trades have so […]
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This Ask Bob was inspired by Kevin L. from Modesto CA. He wrote mentioning he wanted to become a counselor after he was released, using his life experience to help others. I’m all for that! I believe if you’ve “walked the walk” you have meaningful things that could help others. It’s the best way to […]
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READ MOREResolutions don’t work. Sadly, many of us sometimes don’t reach our goals. People proclaim they are going to lose twenty pounds, be millionaires, and business owners, learn a language, start a hobby – whatever – and never do anything about it. Why? Making good decisions, goals, or resolutions isn’t enough. The key is managing those […]
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READ MOREAn excerpt from the “Reentry Success Series” As humans, we are all shaped by our past experiences, whether positive or negative. Our past can influence how we perceive the world around us, and it can have a significant impact on our present and future. Let’s explore five truths about the past that everyone should know. Five […]
