We gathered at Parole Prep’s office in Chelsea with high energy, great conversation, and some seriously good tuna subs. We welcomed five new members into the community, and the room felt alive with possibility—people connecting, sharing ideas, and building real relationships. One of our newest members, Farhan, gave an engaging talk about Robert Kiyosaki’s Cashflow game and how it teaches real-world money thinking. Even better, he’s agreed to teach and play the game with us at our next meetup on February 21st. Each person in the room shared a bit about who they are and what they’re building. It was honest, grounded, and inspiring. We opened and closed with our new community mantra: I am the boss of money.I move with purpose.I build the life I deserve. That’s more than words—it’s an identity shift. If you weren’t there, you were missed. This isn’t just about money. It's about who we’re becoming.

Good morning brothers just want to shout the community out and show what i been up to with my (weoutside) movement to help the homeless that wont commit to shelter just yet. W!- Welcoming E! - Empowering O!- Our U! - Unsheltered T!- THROUGH S!- skills I! - impactful D! - Direct E! - engagement

We’ve created a visual badge for our new community mantra—a shield that represents identity, agency, and forward movement. It carries these words: I am the boss of money. I move with purpose. I build the life I deserve. This isn’t just design—it’s about how this feels to you.Does it resonate? Does it reflect who you’re becoming? Take a second to vote in the poll and, if you’re moved, drop a comment about what this mantra (or the shield itself) stirs in you. Your voice helps shape this community.

At our next gathering (tomorrow, 1/17/26), we’ll introduce and practice our new community mantra: I am the boss of money. I move with purpose. I build the life I deserve. This isn’t just something to say—it’s something to become. Mantras shape identity. They interrupt old scripts. They remind us, in real time, that we are no longer defined by survival, scarcity, or our past. They help us rehearse the future version of ourselves until it feels natural. Each line does important work: - I am the boss of money — I am in charge. Money does not control me. - I move with purpose — I act intentionally, not reactively. - I build the life I deserve — I am worthy of what I’m creating. We’ll say it together. Out loud. As a community. Because transformation isn’t just about information—it’s about identity. This is more than a meetup. It's a reminder of who we are becoming.

Tomorrow—Saturday, January 17th—we’ll gather for our monthly Think Outside the Cell Community in-person meetup. 🕐 Time: 1:00–3:00 PM (EST) 📍 Location: Parole Preparation Project 135 W. 20th Street, Suite 302 New York, NY 10011 Getting there: - Take the F train to 23rd Street and walk a few blocks, or - Take the 1 train to 18th Street and walk two blocks. These meetups are about real connection—being in the room with people who are intentionally building beyond survival. We talk, we reflect, we laugh, we ground ourselves in what matters, and we leave with momentum. We’ll also introduce and practice our new community mantra: I am the boss of money. I move with purpose. I build the life I deserve. This is more than a meetup. It’s a reminder of who we are becoming. See you tomorrow!