Daily Journal: Volume 3

By Michael Santos

For many people in prison, access to teachers, structured classes, or even a quiet space for learning is limited. But one powerful tool is always available--the ability to think, reflect, and write. I know this firsthand. My name is Michael Santos, and I served 26 years in federal prison. During my sentence, especially while confined in the Special Housing Unit (SHU), I needed a strategy to keep my mind sharp and my focus forward. I found that strategy in daily journaling. By writing every day, I strengthened my critical thinking skills, improved my ability to communicate, and most importantly, built a self-directed plan for success after release. Over time, these journal entries became published works that helped me develop a support network--a network that played a crucial role in my transition back into society. Since completing my sentence in 2013, I have devoted my life to helping others in prison do the same. Through The Prison Professors Charitable Corporation, I've created Prison Professors Talent, a free platform to help incarcerated individuals memorialize their journey--documenting their growth, discipline, and preparation for a successful reentry. This workbook is designed as a daily journaling guide, filled with self-directed prompts to encourage deep reflection, goal-setting, and personal growth. Each entry challenges the reader to think critically about their future, develop a stronger mindset, and create a record of transformation that can open opportunities upon release. This self-directed workbook will help: People in prison who want to take control of their future Those in restrictive housing units (SHU, ADX, solitary) who need a structured way to stay mentally strong Anyone seeking personal growth and discipline through writing Family members and mentors who want to support a loved one's journey to redemption You don't need a classroom to change your life--you need a commitment to learning and a strategy to move forward. Our Daily Journals will help readers develop a strategy, one page at a time. Get started today and begin writing your way to a brighter future.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5QK8WXR
• ISBN13: 9798316641543
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 174 Pages
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.4" x 8.5"