Become the CEO of your life
Take responsibility for the decisions you can control. Think strategically, use your time deliberately, and build a plan for the future you want.
Free self-directed workbook by Michael Santos
Playbook: Become the CEO of Your Life
Start preparing for the future you want, wherever you are in the justice system. Learn to think strategically, set meaningful goals, and build a record of growth, accountability, and preparation for life after prison.
Free PDF. No account required. Read at your own pace or print a copy to complete the writing exercises.
Key concepts
Turn daily decisions into lasting progress
The Playbook pairs lessons from Michael Santos’s experience with reflection questions and writing exercises. Use these concepts to build a practical plan and put it into action.
Define success and set clear goals
Describe what a meaningful life looks like to you. Turn that vision into specific goals, daily priorities, and milestones you can measure.
Build attitude, aspiration, and action
Develop a mindset that supports growth, imagine the person you want to become, and connect those aspirations to consistent action.
Measure progress with accountability
Track how you spend your time and what you accomplish. Review your progress honestly, adjust your plan, and keep moving toward your goals.
Live with awareness and authenticity
Stay open to lessons, relationships, and opportunities. Align your choices with your values, recognize incremental achievements, and practice appreciation.
Build a documented body of work
Use your biography, journals, book reports, and release plan to show what you are learning and how you are preparing for success upon release.
Make the Playbook part of your routine
You can begin on your own, with your family, or as part of a learning group. Return to your answers as your goals and circumstances change.
- Read and reflect
Work through a chapter and answer its questions in your own words. Connect the lesson to a decision you can make today.
- Put your plan to work
Choose a concrete action, set a deadline, and keep a record of what you do. Review your progress regularly.
- Document your growth
Save your writing and build a profile that shows your effort over time. Keep adding to your body of work.
Read the Playbook
Read the full workbook below, or download the PDF to keep a copy for offline reading and writing.