Chapter Nine: Get Released Early For Good Behavior
When I was a kid in grade school, any kid who received a star on their report card for good behavior was known as a nerd or teacher's pet. It may have just been that the rest of the kids who never got a star were jealous. Any inmate in prison who gets out early for good behavior is probably not known as a nerd. They are most assuredly known as a survivor. My advice is to always color within the lines. Push the envelope but stay within the law. You always want to stay in the fight, and you always want to fight to win, but you will never come out on top with merely good behavior. There is so much out there for the taking. Remember that trying but not coming in first place means that you were in the race. You trained hard and showed that you were part of the team. Now it’s game time and you are a player. That should be exciting to you. It is to me.
CHAPTER HEADINGS
The Illusion of Good Behavior
The Price of Playing It Safe
The Limits of Playing by the Rules: The Comfort of Conformity
Knowing When to Break the Rules
Timing is Everything
Maintain Integrity
The Bold Move
The Dangers of Bad Behavior: The Slippery Slope
The Importance of Balance and Integrity
Building a Personal Code
What Risks Are You Willing to Take
How Do You Define Success?
How Will You Handle Setbacks?
Develop a Recovery Plan
Seek Support and Guidance
The Balanced Rebel
Conclusion: Redefining Good Behavior
