The Joe Polish Show What Happens When You Take Genius Network Into Prison with Andre Norman and Joe Polish
Oct 3, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Andre Norman, a former inmate who now mentors and supports prison outreach, shares his transformative journey from maximum-security prisoner to advocate for education and rehabilitation. He and Joe Polish highlight the profound impact of service and resilience, discussing how helping others can ignite personal change. They also reveal surprising truths about prison life, the importance of trust, and the connections between entrepreneurs and those behind bars. Prepare to be inspired by tales of revival and the urgent need for quality educational resources in prisons.
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Giving Replenishes The Giver
- Giving to others replenishes your energy if it also replenishes you in return.
- "Life Gives to the Giver" captures the reciprocal nature of meaningful service.
Four Habits That Build Credibility
- Build credibility by doing four simple habits consistently: show up on time, do what you say, finish what you start, and say please and thank you.
- Combine all four to earn referrals and trust across contexts.
Harvard Goal Born In Solitary
- Andre taught himself to read, learn law, and fought his case from solitary confinement.
- He overturned his conviction and went straight to speak to juveniles the day he was released.
