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A few weeks ago I explained what an elevator pitch is and how it can elevate your future.
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In our fast-paced information age, people want to get to the point, which an elevator pitch is great for.
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I’ve had several letters asking about Pell Grants.
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For most of us getting out of jail or prison is not only life changing, it’s the achievement of a huge goal. You’ll be surprised how many people I’ve talked to that said their release from jail or prison was also a little disappointing. Sure, they were happy to be free. But the achievement didn’t […]
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Phillip 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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I personally believe teaching leadership to the incarcerated could be a game changer. It has the potential to greatly reduce recidivism. Let me share why, and how. I’m the youngest, but I was the first in my family to conventionally graduate from high school and the first to graduate college. I was also the first […]
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Sean S. in Eureka CA, a house painter for 6 years, and his girlfriend, who has her own cleaning business, wrote in and asked, “Bob how do we get the painting and cleaning businesses up and going again after I am released from prison?” Thanks for writing, Sean! Starting over is tough but not impossible. I’ve been […]
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We at TAP-X are always looking for ways to help inmates thrive, improve their quality of life, and prepare for successful reentry. Books ranked within the top five items to help an inmate. While many prisons have libraries, most are filled with outdated and worn out material. Many prisoners and their families don’t have access […]
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I know that many people look forward to going to a halfway house to finish their time. I do not mean to “burst your bubble,” but I believe the experience would’ve been better for me if I was mentally prepared for it. That’s what I hope to do for you with this article, share the […]
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TO GET OTHER PEOPLE TO BELIEVE IN YOU, YOU MUST BE THE MAN OTHERS CAN BELIEVE IN, REGARDLESS OF WHAT ANYONE MAY THINK, SAY, DO, OR DON’T DO. This requires hard work and different actions by you. I’m not some “goody two-shoes” trying to tell you to do the right thing because that’s what your […]