The Benefits of Living As a White Collar Criminal

Описание: In this video, I'm sharing a unique experience I had last year on a TV/web show with Jubilee. Along with five other formerly incarcerated individuals, we tried to figure out who among us served the longest in prison. It was an incredibly popular segment, drawing in tens of millions of views and much public reaction.

This morning, I woke up to a voice message from someone who saw the show, telling me, "You'll always be a criminal." But I'm here to tell you, that's the greatest thing that ever happened to me. I've been through a lot, good and bad, since then, and I've learned to take it all in stride. Instead of being upset, I chose to reflect on it and embrace the fact that, yes, I am a criminal. And I'm okay with that—it's shaped who I am.

I'm not saying this to suggest that everyone will see the same benefits I have. I know many don't. But for me, I realized I cannot change my past, nor do I want to let that define me. It's about embracing the struggle, creating the right plan, and reverse engineering your life from the end goal backward.

Becoming a criminal taught me to have nothing left to lose, which made me take chances I never would have before, like handing out my book at sentencing hearings and cold-calling professionals for business. It made me test my limits and taught me to rebuild and think differently about life's challenges. Being a criminal forced me to face adversity head-on and grow from it.

So, to the person who left me that message and anyone struggling with their past, remember: Being a criminal can be one of the greatest things to ever happen to you if you let it change your life for the better. This isn't a sales pitch; it's my life. And I'm here to share my story with you.

Justin Paperny

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