Live your life with Grace Under Pressure

Training students, formerly incarcerated people, organizations, and business professionals how to master their mindsets and apply emotional intelligence in difficult situations.

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A talented professional athlete who was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to 110 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. How did he survive a horrendous 27-year ordeal without being bitter or angry? The answer is easy – faith, family, and emotional intelligence.
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To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that enhances the freedom of others.

Nelson Mandela

Instead of sulking and crying, I began – once again -- working towards my goal of proving my innocence and regaining my liberty.

Jimmie C. Gardner

Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.

Muhammad Ali

My family instilled in me the legacy of strength, fortitude, and faithfulness that would prove to be my saving grace.

Jimmie C. Gardner

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THE STRENGTH OF YOUR MINDSET IS KEY TO BOTH YOUR SURVIVAL AND YOUR SUCCESS


It’s easy to stay positive when everything is going well. Can you remain optimistic when stress threatens to overwhelm you, that’s the real question. You have the potential to be more powerful than you ever imagined, but you have to be willing to grow and be open to new perspectives. Let’s build!

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Choppin’ It Up With Jimmie C. is a dynamic podcast where we cover everything from sports and resiliency to mental health and integrity. We tackle social justice and human rights issues from a perspective you’ve never heard before.

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