I ran across an explanation for a phenomenon I had observed and commented on a number of times while in prison. That is, generally speaking, “lifers” seem to be happier than the inmates with less time.Mo Gawdat, the chief business officer of Google X, wrote an algorithm for happiness: ...
A lot of people ask me how I’m doing. I’m out of prison and gainfully employed; I have nothing to complain about. However, I think it’s a fair assessment to say I’m struggling with balance and the adjustment to a faster pace of life. I can’t seem to find the time to do many of the ...
The word “addict” is used in different ways to mean different things. I feel like there are misconceptions out there and with good reason.Addiction is a complicated phenomenon with no universal solution. And just right there, I used the word “addiction” when talking about the confusion ...
Someone recently asked me if I could go wherever I would like on a vacation, where would it be. I blurted out the first thing that popped into my head: prison, specifically to the exact place I was living just six months ago. He asked why, and I told him I would like to visit a friend who is ...
It’s official: The Utah State Tax Commission informed me of their decision to uphold the denial of my sales license by the Department of Motor Vehicles Enforcement Division. I may reapply when I have completed parole.My opinions on earning a living and money has changed quite a bit since ...
This is an article I wrote over a year ago while I was still in prison. I was reticent to share this at the time for fear of retribution by staff members within the prison. I apologize for the length; though, I still don’t feel this adequately details the corruption involved. I usually try to ...
So I got pretty sick this week, and it’s a little different when you are a parolee. I can’t just take some Nyquil and go to sleep. Nyquil contains alcohol and therefore I cannot use it.In fact, I can’t even protect others around me by lugging around hand sanitizer. My mother asked if I ...
I have a hearing on Wednesday. I am appealing the decision by the state of Utah to deny me an automobile sales license. Specifically, the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division (MVED) of the <a href="https://tax.utah.gov/" target="_blank">Utah State Tax Commission</a> ...
Have you ever seen footage of wildebeest crossing the crocodile-infested Mara River in Africa? Thousands have to cross while the crocodiles just lie in wait. It’s the same thing for the seals who have to swim across Coffin Bay, where the highest concentration of great white sharks in the ...
A couple weeks back, I was filling out a job application for the position of Sales and Leasing Consultant at <a href="http://www.murdockchev.com/about" target="_blank">Murdock Chevrolet</a> in Woods Cross. I stopped at the section where it asked if I had ever been ...
