Ep. 45 How An Ephihany Helped a Prisoner Become a Professor!

<p>Nearly two decades ago, Andre Norman was serving a 100-year sentence in prison, but he was<br /> no regular prisoner. A natural-born leader, he rose to be the top gang leader within the<br /> facility, running all the daily gang activity.<br /> After an epiphany in solitary confinement, Norman made the decision to turn his life<br /> around. He had a simple dream to attend Harvard University and become successful.<br /> Over the next 8 years, Andre worked 20-hour days to make this dream a reality. He<br /> taught himself how to read, then to study and understand the law, and then volunteered<br /> to participate in anger management groups. After winning his appeal and being armed<br /> with a GED and a dream, Andre walked out of prison in 1999, after serving 14 years.<br /> Having survived rock bottom, Norman knew he could help others do the same. He<br /> pulled from his life experiences and created The Academy of Hope and set out on his<br /> mission to teach both individuals and corporations how to turn any situation around.</p>