Why Did I Eat Like It Was My Last Meal on Earth the Day I Surrendered to Prison?
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On April 28th, 2008, I surrendered to the Taft federal prison camp, three years to the day after the FBI came to my door. I wasn’t ready. I stuffed myself at Carl’s Jr., lied to my family, and walked in with no real plan other than to exercise and keep my head down. In this episode, I talk about what it felt like to go in lost, the lessons I learned from my mentor Michael Santos, and how creating something tangible—a handwritten blog—became the turning point for my time inside. I share how reading with purpose, writing daily, and documenting progress changed not only my prison experience but also my family’s ability to see I was okay. If you’re preparing to surrender or already sentenced, these lessons matter. You can also read the full blog version of this message on White Collar Advice.
Justin Paperny
United States
