Develop the vision, willpower, and drive needed for success after prison. Create a compelling future and the determination to achieve it.
See clearly what you want to achieve and where you want to go
Develop the determination to persist through obstacles
Channel your energy into sustained, purposeful action
Section III of our course offers stand-alone lessons on personal development. These lessons involve more writing and critical thinking. Participants should use critical thinking to memorialize their personal growth and preparations for success.
Julius Caesar spoke the famous words "Veni, Vidi, Vici" after a swift military victory. The phrase captures the essence of decisive action guided by clear vision.
For those preparing for success after prison, we can reinterpret this phrase:
Vision is the ability to see what doesn't yet exist. It's the mental picture of your future that guides your present actions. Without vision, effort becomes random and unfocused.
Your vision should be:
Will is the determination to persist despite obstacles. It's what keeps you moving when motivation fades. Will is developed through practice—each time you push through resistance, your will grows stronger.
Drive is the sustained energy that powers your journey. It comes from internal motivation, not external rewards. When your drive comes from within, you don't need others to push you—you push yourself.
Together, vision, will, and drive create an unstoppable force for personal transformation.
Write responses to the following questions. Take time for thoughtful, detailed answers.
