Admiral McRaven’s STORY of his Life Lessons In The Military – provides his view, as you begin to write Your Own Personal NARRATIVE STORY  

1. START THE DAY WITH A TASK COMPLETED – MAKE YOUR BED, [PLEASE DON’T LAUGH]
   • Depending on the correction staff, THIS MAY BE A BIG DEAL, so be aware…
2. FIND SOMEONE TO HELP YOU THROUGH LIFE
   • You’ll need a Federal Criminal Defense Attorney with Experience in Federal Criminal Court
3. RESPECT EVERYONE
   • Then become friends with those, with shared interests – Not Getting Disciplined and No Cell Phones
4. LIFE IS NOT ALWAYS FAIR, 
   • Disappointments are how the BOP operates – How You React is Up To You, Stay Humble
5. DON’T BE AFRAID TO FAIL
   • That’s part of moving forward – Please do not constantly Complain to your Case Manager. If needed: Start The Adm. Remedy Process
6. SOMETIMES HIT LIFE HEADFIRST 
7. FACE DOWN THE BULLIES
   • If it’s an inmate – walk away, BOP staff – apologize
8. STEP UP WHEN TIMES ARE THE TOUGHEST
   • The only person’s emotions you can control – are yours
9. HOPE – LIFT UP THE DOWNTRODDEN: Washington, Lincoln, King, Mandela, and even a young Pakistan Malala
   • For You Prison Is Temporary, if they overcame obstacles – So Can You
10. NEVER GIVE UP
    • Don’t Give Up On Working Towards Your Goal, On Your REENTRY Plan, even if your Case Manager throws it in the trash. It eventually will be seen as you are documenting your journey into softback books, emailing them home weekly or USPS.
      • It could be used in a BLOG or Website.
    • The Halfway Howse Reentry Manage, Supervised Release Probation Officer, and possibly your Judge may eventually read it.

THESE ARE LIFE LESSONS, WHETHER IN PRISON OR ON THE OUTSIDE