DIFFICULT IS NOT AN EXCUSE! Even though I’ve squeezed that excuse to death at this point, I’m still holding on to it as if it’s still alive and serving its purpose for me. Fact is, I’ve just chosen to not overcome the difficulties involved with the logistics of writing from my prison cell, the editing […]
Category: No Excuses
No Excuses. Owning it for the world to see.
Me Actually Working Challenge One: Do The Work
November 13, 2023 Me Actually Working Challenge One: Do The Work Part I: Analyze my past and identify patterns of behaviors that have led to negative consequences for myself and others. From an early age I can clearly see the patterns in me seeking recognition and attention. I liked the way that made me feel […]
THE FACTS OF TIME
THE FACTS OF TIME by: Bad Boy Mike Introduction (*This post is only the introduction to the Chapters that will follow over the next few months.) Let’s cover the biggest fact about time right up front. If you don’t make it, you can’t spend it, period! If I hadn’t made the time, I wouldn’t have […]
The Prequel
The Prequel by: Bad Boy Mike Prequel to what you ask? That’s a great question. I’m already rethinking the title of this. Maybe “The Excuse” would be a bit more of a realistic title, but—there’s that famous word that prepositions itself right before the delivery of any excuse, but—writing this prequel serves a purpose. It’s […]
Bad Place, Good Decision
Bad Place, Good Decision by: Bad Boy Mike When it comes to decisions, I have a smorgasbord of them in my past. All different kinds, styles, and flavors. Literally, it’s a pick & choose type of buffet. Some have been good, others great. Some look, smell, and taste absolutely atrocious, others are simply horrible; no […]
Your Honor… I Felt Compelled To Honestly Evaluate Your Judgment Entry Denying My Motion
Your Honor… I Felt Compelled To Honestly Evaluate Your Judgment Entry Denying My Motion Your Honor, I received your Judgment Entry, dated April 17th 2023, denying my motion for Judicial Release along with your detailed response in addressing your concerns. I received it on Friday 4/21/2023 and I’ve spent this entire weekend contemplating your response. […]
Happy Birthday Dad!
Happy Birthday Dad! I can’t believe it. You’re still kicking and screaming today just like the day you were born. All the same energy and fight all bottled up inside of you. Some might consider that a good thing and others may perceive it as a bad thing. But you didn’t get to this age […]
Plus, all the secrets and dirty laundry got aired out…
Plus, all the secrets and dirty laundry got aired out… May 12, 2024 Challenge One – 2nd Post (first post 2/13/2024) Challenge: Analyze your past and identify patterns of behaviors that have led to negative consequences for you and others in my life. Looking back to my childhood has really opened my mind as to […]
FEAR
WEALLWEGOT FEAR by Dame To want to change u have to understand that we sometimes don’t because we fear change. What is Fear? F.E.A.R. (F) False (E) Evidence (A) Appearing (R) Real. Three main fears keep people from making the change that are necessary to improve our lives: 1. The fear of Change. 2. The […]
Eyes Open…
Damien R Eyes Open By WEALLWEGOT Hello, my name is Dame. Today has came to be an eye-opening day to which I was called out on my procrastination and to be honest it has slowed a lot down for me to be able to be released early. I am taking this time to say thank […]
Bad Boy Mike’s 2nd Chances Project – Do The Work
A Call to Action & Full Disclosure Bad Boy Mike’s 2nd Chance Project – Do The Work There’s not a therapeutic arena for mental health or behavioral issues inside of prison walls. There’s no fix for the mindset that influenced prisoner’s crimes. No repair shop to correct the decisions that landed them in prison. No […]
Bad Boy Mike’s One Liners
Bad Boy Mike’s One Liners Well, sometimes two or three. “They say you can’t fix stupid, but I’m sure as hell try’in.” “Half the solution to any problem is knowing what the problem is.” “No one will ever do for you, what you won’t do for yourself.“ To tie these all together, I wake up […]
Transcendental Self
Transcendental Self What is Mike in prison for? Mike owns what he has done. Mike is in prison for 2 counts of felonious assault. Those counts originate from separate incidents. One stems from a domestic situation. His actions in dealing with a toxic relationship were far less than acceptable. The second one involved an altercation […]
We Don’t Have To “Wait Until We Get Out”
We Don’t Have To “Wait Until We Get Out” April 17th, 2022 By: Mike, Lucasville, Ohio One phrase I hear over and over is “when I get out”. Everything that everybody wants to do with their life will start when they get out. As if this time in prison, and what you do with it, […]
My Inner Pain, From Not Being the Man I Knew I Could Be Was Unmeasurable…
My Inner Pain, From Not Being the Man I Knew I Could Be Was Unmeasurable… March 27th, 2022 Prison is a microscope. Everything you do and say is amplified and examined by some of the most observant people in the world. Every day I see people put so much effort into serving a need or […]
Work. Talk. Eat. I love it!
Work. Talk. Eat. I love it! March 20th, 2022 Lights are back on. Time to get back to work. I’ve shared my writings with my family for the first time in my life. From the bottom of my heart, I thank them for their feedback. Your (their) comments about the growth you’ve seen in me […]
Create 4 New Problems Just To Solve 1 Old One…
Create 4 New Problems Just To Solve 1 Old One… March 16th, 2022 Today is the 11th birthday I’ve spent in prison. I’m 49 years old and looking forward to my parents visiting today. I appreciate all their love and support. That’s the best gift ever! I always say prison is an experience not everyone […]
I’m Thrown Combinations to Swerve and Duck…
I’m Thrown Combinations to Swerve and Duck… February 25th, 2022 Life has a way of punching you smack dab, straight in your face! When I least expect it, I’m thrown combinations to swerve and duck. Surviving the prison environment without punching back takes a lot of practice. You never know what is going to come […]
The Fact I Live in a 7×9 Prison Cell…
The Fact I Live in a 7×9 Prison Cell… February 22nd, 2022 Year 2009, I was self-employed as a painting contractor living in Orlando Florida with my family. I painted the house of a gentleman by the name of Mike Dooley. He was a co-author of the book called “The Secret”, and a motivational speaker […]
Bad Boy Mike’s! Why Not Go for It?
Bad Boy Mike’s Blog… Why Not Go for It? Here is where your voice can be heard. Express yourself. Blog It! Check out the categories at the top of this post. If you want a category added to this site, let us know.
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