Aug 13, 2021

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Seven Years Ago Today I Walked Into Federal Prison

Today is an interesting anniversary.

It was 7 years ago today I self surrendered to Otisville Federal Prison.

I invite you to join me on my journey into the unknown with this excerpt from my new book, “Blank Canvas, How I Reinvented My Life After Prison.”

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Reinvention Architect|Author|TEDx I write about my journey from the corporate world to the rock bottom of federal prison and reinventing my life.

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Seven Years Ago Today I Walked Into Federal Prison

TWELVE

More from Craig Stanland

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Thank You Letter To My GrandPa

I’m getting older, I think I’m aging well

Understanding-ception

Grey Area: Refusing to Forgive Family who Shouldn’t Be Forgiven

7 Life Lessons From an 83-Year-Old Man

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This Morning My Dad Flatlined and I Filmed Him Doing It

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