71. Andre Norman: Spending 14 Years in Prison to Changing the World

“I know people in the world today who aren’t free. They’re slaves to work, they’re slaves to stereotypes and slaves to cultures and customs they don’t even believe in. Not being in jail does not mean you are free.”

This week’s guest is proof that your past doesn’t have to equal your future. You can drop the old stories, change your core beliefs, and create a life you love - even if your past says otherwise.

Rewind two decades and not only was Andre serving a 100-year prison sentence, he also ran all the gang activity in the prison. You could say it was his destiny. As a kid, he felt unwanted. He felt disconnected and left out. In turn, he never saw his potential and instead followed a life fuelled by drugs, alcohol, depression, self-harming, and ultimately crime.

But as is the case with many people, once he hit rock bottom he was able to turn his life around.

It was during a period of solitary confinement that Andre eventually pulled the metaphorical parachute for help. His epiphany inspired him to do the work, and after serving just 14 years, he was free.

But more than claiming his physical liberty, Andre also reclaimed his mind to take back full control of his life.

Now, Andre’s life is one of impact and giving back. His mission is teaching individuals and corporations how to turn any situation around. His innovative strategies against gang activity and inmate manipulation have also improved correctional facilities across the U.S. He’s an all-round inspirational dude with an impactful and powerful story to share.

Can’t wait for you to hear it.

“Everything that takes you down helps you come up.”

Andre is the man! I was so inspired to discover the strategies and mindsets that enabled him to turn his life around in the most extraordinary way. So tune in now and hear us talk about:

• How gratitude for rock bottom experiences helps you walk the extraordinary path through life
• The real definition of freedom - and why most people aren’t as free as they think
• Why you need to take small steps today to actualize the person you want to be in the future
• The insanely valuable lessons he’d teach his 26-year-old self
• Why Andre believes it’s his curses that allow him to help people
• The only way to fail

Prison rarely changes people at such a profoundly core level. Instead, it compounds their anger, frustration, and trauma.

But for Andre, it was the turning point that set him on the path of extraordinary.

So if you’re stuck with an old way of being that doesn’t serve you, check out this podcast for proof that total and absolute transformation IS possible -- if that’s what you really want.

“If you want to be great, you can. If you want to be amazing, you can. If you want to be world-renowned, you can. It just comes with not giving up.”

How to contact

• Discover more about Andre’s work at www.AndreNorman.com
• Follow Andre on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/andrenorman21/
• Check out Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andrenorman/
• Follow the conversation on Twitter - https://twitter.com/andrenorman?lang=en

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