This Guy Really Did Something

[@ThePrimeTimeagen]

I am not crying... I am still working out

[@TheMightyWalk]

This is literally my life story . 18 years into system engineering , my programming skills (scripting more than anything ) and core computer fundamentals came from about 30 “for dummies” books about tech - and some other advanced Cisco ones during a 3 year bid I had a Wall Street journal subscription daily and i tore through so many books back to back … people waste their time in prison anybody can do this . Even on a theoretical level programming on paper in a cell is possible

[@dataolle]

Gosh-darned onion cutting. Btw, very inspirational, keep on doing what you are doing!

[@TheSulross]

Combine with soy flush and laying off of IPAs

[@mangalisondabeni]

You’re a good dude

[@W1TEA]

Hug those little ones a little longer today. Just a moment longer. They'll complain but they don't mean it, and will thank you when they're adults, when they hug you back a little longer. It's really nice. I'm off to the gym to lift. laters

[@PrestonThorpe-d1x]

Amazing to see this, feels so unreal. Thanks prime, you have been a huge inspiration ❤

[@myfavouritecolorisgreen]

[@greengohm]

Now you are the inspiration, Preston!

[@keith5500]

Very inspirational story, keep it up brother

[@justingreenwood230]

I've seen people fall into that trap (drugs & prison recidivism), and it's so refreshing to see people like you escaping it. Keep it up. I'm certain you'll inspire others to follow your path and leave a positive mark on the world.

[@gokulakrishnanm]

Salute bro❤

[@CaptTerrific]

Props to the State of Maine for running programs like this, allowing incarcerated individuals to improve themselves, build skills, and add value to society. It's far too easy for people and politicians alike to defer to greater and greater levels of "toughness," seeing such programs as "perks" instead of the meaningful rehabilitation - and futures for the incarcerated people's families - they really are. For anyone in Illinois, get involved with Restore Justice! For everyone else in the US, this is a worthy cause to spend some of your time and money supporting, and I encourage you to find similar groups in your State

[@moonasha]

seriously, I've been saying for a while now, prisons should have programs like this to at least give people a leg up when they get out. Those are 5, 10 years you could be devoting to learning something and becoming skilled. Instead those valuable years get wasted, and you get repeat offenders

[@Ooga658]

Seeing people be able to do something with their lives despite being in prison makes me happy to see, especially here in the US, where so many people hate the idea of convicts being rehabilitated.

[@sayven]

This.

[@ransombot]

It's important to amplify the good. Harder to teach someone to fight for change in their life than fight the change imposed on them. If all your effort is spent on trying to break people of their habits by taking from them you just end up with broken people. “The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering its prisons” - Dostoevsky

[@dontpealmyonion]

wait this is so interesting. I am in IL. I've never heard of "Restore Justice". what is it about?

[@tf5pZ9H5vcAdBp]

Prison is post conviction, jail is pre. For anyone who didn't know there was a difference.

[@Shitopia539]

Prolly alot.

[@TheMightyWalk]

People don’t really care to expertise either

[@EdmondDantèsDE]

That's not quite accurate. I heard jail is also for short sentences.

[@TheMightyWalk]

@@EdmondDantèsDE you are correct under 365 in some states

[@johnbell1810]

In jail, you're someones girl friend for a night. In prison, it's more like a marriage, but with many more husbands.

[@rtshadfhab7125]

This was the take. I so appreciate you being real and open about addiction and the seriousness of committing crime and the plague of confinement (Prison and addiction). My story is a lot like yours, however i graduated college, with many addictions and decided to give up afterwards. I made a full recovery and fell head over heels for software engineering and computer science. Iv now landed some dream positions and find myself smiling more than i ever have. Sometimes i think how bad things could have been and thank the universe for taking care of me when i could not take care of myself. Thank you for being a continuing inspiration and force for good in the world. You are loved and truly hope the best for you and yours, including your brother. its okay bro, im not crying either, just thinking about svelte got me acting weird.

[@ThePrimeTimeagen]

Svelte does this to a man

[@uppermiddleclass]

A post by a guy: -Hey, could someone help me to install some compiler at ? -why do you need one? -I am a programmer in russian prison, has an urge to program, and this old phone the only computer available to me

[@BboyKeny]

I would have a blast spending my time on programming an old Motorolla phone. Wtf I wanna go to a Russian prison now.

[@inertia_dagger]

I think I saw an interview with some dude who also got incarcerated in russian prison who was programming python on a phone

[@nefrace]

I saw the version of that post that sounded differently and I think more funny: - Is there any J2ME compiler compatible with ? The one I have has too much caveats, no floating points etc. // *somewhat long conversation* - I dunno man. It will be easier to just buy some cheap PC - And where do you think I'm gonna find a PC in prison?

[@uppermiddleclass]

​@@nefracethis.

[@inertia_dagger]

@@nefrace yeah that probably what they meant, saw it too!

[@chdrs]

This is how you fix the US criminal justice system. People who are given these opportunities in prison will become valuable members of society once released, and not repeat offenders.

[@i_dont_want_a_handle]

People imprisoned for non-violent drug crimes kinda did nothing wrong to begin with

[@dgo4490]

@@i_dont_want_a_handle It's where the money is boyo

[@edwardcullen1739]

​@@i_dont_want_a_handle Oversimplification. No one _really_ cares about criminal justice reform. Far easier to virtue signal about starving children in Africa and refugees from wars half-way around the world.

[@EdmondDantèsDE]

@@i_dont_want_a_handle yeah, they did. and they should be in prison.

[@Awakia1]

Yeah other countries figured it out a while ago, but in America repeat offender are a consistent source of very cheap domestic labour so the powers that be don't want to rock the boat. The prison-industrial complex is a cruel and evil cycle.

[@andrewkillen5879]

This was one of your best Prime. Such insight into very difficult situations. Cheers for being able to openly discuss it. Agree with others, you've also inspired me. Product to be released this year. Its gonna make waves when it comes, and it will in large part be due to you inspiring me to get off my ass and do the hard work.

[@RamonChiNangWong078]

of course, it's coding, pumping iron, eat and sleep, coding, pumping iron, eat and sleep. coding, pumping iron, eat and sleep.

[@Mempler]

pumping out code

[@Reeg3x]

This should be a real coding bootcamp

[@endo4682]

forgot sex but that was replaced by coding

[@sjfsr]

I'm from Maine and have been in jail. I went to jail for drinking stolen booze. I allowed a cousin of mine to live in my apartment and he broke into a store and brought the stolen goods to my apartment. Anyway, the Charleston, ME facility is where everyone in the know wants to be transferred to, because you can get a degree there.

[@12crenshaw]

13:21 False. He got into drugs doing php. He's now discovering that you don't have to write php and became hopeful again

[@loopingdope]

Absolute rofl

[@Gameboygenius]

I'm confused what you mean by php. Are you talking about α-Pyrrolidinohexiophenone or the 6502 instruction for pushing the CPU status flags to the stack?

[@justADeni]

@@Gameboygenius I'm sure they mean Pineapple-Ham Pizza!

[@Y0n3z]

php... more like pcp innnit?

[@aj-uo3uh]

Good to hear they put Rust fanatics in jail.

[@oiltanker7332]

😂

[@saniancreations]

And luckily the bars are made of stainless steel.

[@omkargurme20]

Good joke​@@saniancreations

[@tttm99]

​@@saniancreationsso they'll be out just as quickly as they could deploy a reliable project in the real world 😂

[@jsonkody]

Well... no. I get the joke, but a better joke would be one that fits reality more. The reality is, he wasn't a Rust enthusiast or even a programmer when he went to prison. They made him a Rust fanatic in there! xD

[@DannyMcPfister]

From PCP to PHP.

[@Kane0123]

Everyone has their vice

[@HyviaVideoitaMansenlale]

And some say gateway theory is not true

[@jonwinder6622]

Hahaha holy shit

[@gatty.]

I absolutely love articles like these. They're one of the most inspiring reads ever. I've never been to prison etc, but it's absolutely amazing to see and know that people in the most crappy situations sometimes or do make changes, absolute big ups to Preston!

[@local9]

Really inspirational, and I do agree getting that time to study is so important. Learn while working myself and never had time to absorb the information, always working, then they fired me... I had so much free time that I just learnt everything they wanted from me in software, finally understood things that I couldn't while in the office cycle... then my previous manager was leaving the company (3 months after they let me go), they lost knowledge, gave me a call, I went back (I know you shouldn't but I didn't have other choices at the time) with an increased wage and now in a senior position.

[@chimichurri2612]

listened to this with an emotional piano background unintentionally. 100% recommended, the music sets the tone so that this hits deep

[@DingleFlop]

I need a sip of coffee 🥹

[@oouziii4679]

Half my life hahaha 😂❤

[@irohit80]

Thanks

[@yanashe409]

Man, I’m listening this in my earbud while working in delivery service part time and I’m also have my own music teaching business. I decided to hard shift my career because life happen to me my wife and my kid. After finishing boot camp I’m already half year in job search and have not had even one interview. But man , listening to your stuff(your course on Algorithms is fire 🔥btw) is what keeps me going big time! You’re doing an outstanding impact for real people! From the bottom of my heart Thank you 🙏

[@kharyrobertson3579]

Dang, Prime was cooking, you can tell this story had him juiced

[@LiquidRazz]

You're an incredible inspiration to so many people. Your passion is infectious and really makes a difference to so many aspiring developers. And probably just people in general. Thank you for all you do, keep working out

[@Lucas2RC]

@ThePrimeTimeagen Sorry to bother. "Work hard UNTIL you learn how to work smart. Then, keep working hard." That should be the saying. I believe in improving efficiency, but it only comes with experience+time. Thx for exiting, love to the fams.

[@dansonkang8053]

This man's story is truly inspiring. I'm currently facing a big roadblock in my software engineering career but this video reminded me to keep going and keep up the grind. Thank man

[@MrDpof]

My main motivation is to not become homeless. It's working great for me 🥲

[@captaintroll7294]

Prime always surprises me, such a humble guy

[@KhalidWar]

What an inspiring story! He really made it and props to him for owning up his mistakes but not having them define who he is and who he can become. Truly amazing.

[@Exilum]

It does feel like he was saved by several strokes of luck he managed to take full advantage of. First, the rare transfer to Maine, second, the new networking in the prison, third, the authorization to work remotely.

[@loopingdope]

Sad thing is that its "luck" for such fellas. A lot of potential wasted

[@Exilum]

@loopingdope Yes, it shouldn't be up to luck.

[@Dswilsonangel]

Thank you so much for sharing this awesome story! How inspiring! I absolutely LOVE how he turned his life around! Way to go!

[@tofonofo4606]

This video needed a warning. Right in the feels. GOOD SHIT FLIP IS A NINJA WIZARD

[@zacwilson8009]

I met this guy! He was one of the interviewers on the panel for a job i was trying to get. He works for Unlocked Labs, a company I have been involved with in the past, who goes into prisons and has a bootcamp. I had the pleasure of talking with several prisoners who were blowing my mind with some of the things they were making.

[@Taqidev313]

Leaving a comment is the least that I could do to promote this legend and all the hard work he is doing. So here it is, and thanks for the awesome content, Prime. You truly inspirse us all

[@banalMinuta]

solitary confinement for months on end is cruel and unusual punishment

[@inertia_dagger]

wait until humanity invents Tartarus engine and makes humans suffer a thousand year sentence in one second

[@ryangamv8]

Also going to prison at all for selling freakin mdma is insane

[@DBL6Domino]

as an ex CO. Solitary Confinement isn't like it is in the movies or media. It's not bad. Especially in a liberal state.

[@banalMinuta]

@DBL6Domino I'm not saying it's like it is in the movies, I'm just saying that I think isolation for that long is detrimental to most people and we shouldn't have people spending months or years in social isolation like that

[@DBL6Domino]

@banalMinuta if it were me, especially with obnoxious gangs. Solitary confinement keeps most out of trouble. 3 meals guaranteed. Shower. Rec. No bunkie. And it's not just some dungeon. The c.o does his rounds. Ask what you need etc.

[@TheMisterNebo]

That's a great idea - this needs to be supported more. This allows people to come out of prison better than they went in, AND have increased chances in life after they get out.

[@thewhitefalcon8539]

Coding lessons save orphans from crushing machine. But nobody asks: Why is there an orphan crushing machine?

[@TheMisterNebo]

@@thewhitefalcon8539 this is a great question, and we know it doesn't have to be this way - look at Scandinavian countries to see how they handle prisoners. It's light and day and those people generally come out better than they went in. This cannot be said about US prisons.

[@pedroivodias9834]

I really appreciate your transparency and being open to talk about some deep personal things. I agree with what you said about people's perception of prisons, people that ever went to jail for some reason and I feel that this video achieves the purpose of spreading a lot of good knowledge. I hope your brother can someday be fully rehabilitated, it doesn't matter the age.

[@anatalelectronics4096]

i was on opioids for pain many times, never had a problem stopping with slow taper, i think it is because i have a better life to go back to, instead of people that have nothing to lose , for which it is difficult if not impossible to quit with it

[@mattymattffs]

Some people are just better than others. They have more self control. I've literally never even considered taking any of my meds when I didn't need them.

[@anatalelectronics4096]

tjees rules are tight here, i said something back that was not allowed while i actually said that stopping can be an ok experience getting energy back day by day, hope this one sticks

[@mage3690]

Part of it can be that if you start really young (especially in or younger than high school, like one of my buddies did), your brain forms around having it and it's _much_ harder to quit. Same with alcohol. Anyone who gives drugs to kids should be treated the same as any other person who abuses them, you're basically handing them a life-long disability at that point.

[@MatthewSparks]

​@@mattymattffs Whether or not you use drugs has nothing to do with being _"better"_ than another person. This sort of sentiment is a significant contributing factor to the problems we have getting people treated for these issues in the US. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you didn't mean that someone's actual moral worth is degraded because of such decisions, but, to anyone else reading this, know that such a claim is simply untrue. Drug use can be motivated by a highly complex amalgamation of different reasons and situational circumstances.

[@anatalelectronics4096]

​ @mage3690 not sure about that, you can quit easy if you have better things to lose but wen young there is no such thing then the best thing is the opioids, i have been breaking my head over the fact why it was so easy for me to quit while i saw others going down the drain. I did enough in my youth what could have destroyed my brain so that cannot only be it, but i am not sure about it just guessing

[@jonbobbly]

This was honestly so inspiring. Redemption arcs are by far my favorite story line. Thanks for sharing, Prime.

[@TheParkhokyun]

Really Inspring... I did my first degree in Life Science and I went back to school to do my second bachelors in Computer Science. I did both in the same university and the university is internationally reputated. Because of this, I was surrounded with elites and always hated myself for being behind and stupid. I always looked for easy path justifying my decision with the excuses in the lines of "I am not smart enough" and "How am I going to compete with people who have coded since 13 years of age". This guy went through tougher life than I did... Wow!

[@dim-2d]

I’ve never cried watching anything ever… to the point where I thought I’m dead on the inside… this got me… I got so emotional, well done Preston, I wish you nothing but the best. I can relate, to this so much. I’ve been through a lot in my life and I managed to turn things around, through a lot of hard work, dedication and sacrifice. Prime has been a huge inspiration the last few years, it’s also very easy to tell he’s a good human being if you’ve been following him for some time.

[@xakiri4577]

31yrs old , I was in jail back in the day and now I'm sober from heroin (an all other substances)for the past 8yrs, been grinding programming past 2.5 years now. Currently on the job hunt the past year and just no luck so far, I'm putting a "1 in the chat" too. this video gave me some inspiration to keep going at it. appreciate it!

[@pencilcheck]

oh, basically prime but got into jail....

[@omkargurme20]

Writing rust

[@Eggs-n-Jakey]

Bayes?

[@justinking9442]

I also have a brother in jail and I wish he could have access to something like this. I loved watching this more than almost all your other videos and so much of it resonates with me. I'd love to hear some books you've sent to your brother because I've been doing so for years, and feel like I'm scraping the barrel for ideas.

[@Eggs-n-Jakey]

That's amazing to see. Jail and prison can be amazing places for reflection and growth. You have to cut ties and keep to yourself and that can be lonely but sometimes sitting with yourself is a better way to feel connected than sitting with people who've lost hope. Kudos Preston, I hope you get out soon.

[@metalbassist33]

"If you can't handle me at my hard you don't deserve me at my smart" - work

[@UpsilonAlphaMu]

Feedback: when switching the overlays at 17:28 I found it harder to read twitch chat because the text of the article and messages blend together. Is it possible to add some kind of background to the twitch chat box?

[@ciano5475]

Or leave a dark bar on the right

[@mattbeisler5371]

I bought ssn lists off of a marketplace, did some things, ended up getting 2 juvenile felonies that threw me in (nowhere near as bad) but similar situation. This was a super refreshing story. Not where I want to be yet, but probo complete and haven't dealt with law since. Thank you Prime for sharing this story.

[@artsanctuary3494]

I know Preston. I was his art teacher when he was a kid in California. My sons and Preston and his brother were close friends and both sets of boys were familiar fixtures in each other‘s homes. Best to you, Preston. You were always creative, engaging and fun.

[@gavingavingavin]

This was a really good article, and really good insight from Prime about the prison system.

[@dedkeny]

I quit my dream job in the military because I wanted to be there for my son in his early years and have never regretted that decision

[@ExecutionMods]

Crazy that this convicted guy has more discipline and passion than most CS undergrads.

[@mattymattffs]

Well the rest of his life is taken care of by the prison system. He doesn't have normal stressors.

[@ExecutionMods]

I went to a top college, and most of my peers did the bare minimum to get good grades: no side projects, no real learning of software development (CS is not software development). To respond to your comment, I agree, and I think that this fact makes his story even more powerful. He didn't have external forces pushing him to learn; he did it on his own.

[@TreesPlease42]

​@@ExecutionModstrue that taking ownership of your situation and doing what you can to improve is key to growth

[@david-rd2qc]

the average cs undergrad is probably less passionate about swe/ds than the average person 😂

[@dawre3124]

The end hit something I was struggling with lately..I wish i acted differently during the last year but now I realize life is not permanent with one person leaving my life n a couple of days..

[@spkim0921]

I've been saying it for years: software development and computer science changes lives. Not all, but lots of lives. There's something magical about sitting down for several hours per day programming instead of thinking and doing stupid things. Not only do you build stuff, whether useful or not, and solve complex problems, you also invest in yourself and grow in your field and in your life. You do meaningful things, and it's very satisfying. You celebrate small and large victories. You overcome mental challenges. It has the power to change someone who is insecure and irresponsible into someone who is confident and responsible. As you can see here, there is virtually no barrier to entry. If you set your mind to it, you will find free sources for learning. Practice makes perfect. Absolutely love this video, Preston, and his post

[@redasalmi9535]

Work hard, keep pushing until you get there, once you're there push even harder, nothing is permanent

[@firemyst9064]

In my line of work, "work smarter" applies but only because it's a mostly physical job with no technical skills needed, stocking shelves. But 100% agree on learning by making mistakes teaches people from the ground up the best. I love reinventing the wheel, just helps me understand the world better.

[@harambeexpress]

This guy has his shit together more than me (sort-of). I've been on the grind the last few weeks building something. My career had fallen apart and working as a software dev wasn't working for me. But I've found a new way.

[@costathoughts]

Again It will be added in the playlist "for myself remember" thank you prime. Keep going Preston!

[@sarjannarwan6896]

Jesus, this got me in the feels. And I normally don’t have feels but dam. It must be so easy to fall into depression and follow the crowd in that environment.

[@LtdJorge]

I'm also on that contributors picture. Preston is a kind guy, a great developer and very encouraging :D

[@legendarystuff6971]

The only prison system that is based on rehabilitation is in Norway.

[@mistazed1170]

Thanks so much for boot dev. Really helping me wrap my mind about python

[@jpierce2l33t]

Wow this really hits home - my situation is far similar minus the prison part - I'm on probation - but am an ex opioid addict on suboxone who has always been into tech but find it currently impossible to work in said field with a felony...even if it's non-violent and non-sexual related crimes. I'm stuck working manual labor for shit pay and I fucking *HATE* my life. Hopefully I can eventually get my record cleared when i get off probation in a year or two, but it's been almost 5 already and I've lost motivation and quit learning tech stuff as much but seeing this helps motivate me some. If he can find work from behind bars, then my God surely I can!!!

[@XassassinTV.]

I am glad I clicked on this video. Thank you for the story Preston.

[@exodustx0]

Thanks for covering this. I think Thorpe's story is one of hope and one of humanity. In a system where he was denied his humanity through being written off and left to others stewing in the same shit, it took one change of environment for his humanity to not only be acknowledged, but be _allowed to grow._ If that doesn't give you hope, I don't know what will. No, _you're_ crying.

[@kaibe5241]

Your point about working smarter vs working harder is so fucking on-point!

[@Lolleka]

Can't even start to imagine how hard life in prison is. Mad respect to all those folks who redeem themselves and make sweet lemonade out of some sour sour lemons.

[@LBCreateSpace]

My brother is also in prison and this really hit home. Thank you for reading this ❤

[@crimiusXIII]

That damn arena dust, getting in the eyes. I believe that your brother is capable of overcoming his demons and addictions, whether he will muster the fortitude and perseverance to deny them is a difficult fight, at the easiest, these things kill so many people...Someday, in a moment of lucidity he can stretch into sobriety and change, I hope he manages to see the forest from his cell in the trees.

[@milankovacs4259]

Without fail, Prime always highlights everything but the first and last letter

[@boggless2771]

I was getting SOOO frustrated.

[@milankovacs4259]

@boggless2771 haha I find it entertaining how consistently he does it. Once you see it you'll notice in all the other videos

[@oggan97]

Love to hear this. It also goes to show that you HAVE to have opportunities when you're in jail if you dont want to remain in a loop af crimes and jail. Here in Sweden prisoners actually live a half-decent life and everybody has the chance to educate themselves and they actually get trained to learn to work with others and gets prepared to live a normal life during their sentance. Now there is a lot of issues with prisons sentances in Sweden, the number of years you gets sentenced to are often way to low (in my opinion) but atleast you get good opportunities to start living a normal life after prison. And it obviously seem to work since Sweden and our neighbour Norway have some of the lowest recidivism rates.

[@handle_your_set]

❤ heard and understood. This person is one of those “ok… I’ll have a little more faith in humanity for a minute” kinda people. He does human right.

[@ShadowManceri]

Jail is a "temporary" housing, you get there when arrested, waiting for trial, during transfers etc. Prison is a "permanent" housing, you get there when you are sentenced. Basically police puts you into a jail for holding, court sends you into prison to live there.

[@Dylan_thebrand_slayer_Mulveiny]

Wrong. Jail is short term sentences. Prison is long term. You're just making shit up.

[@themannyzaur]

I've been thinking about doing something with my tech skills for prisons in my country for so long and I think this article has planted a seed in my mind on how to approach it great read Prime and great article Preseton

[@elimgarak3597]

Finally, I've shared this article in the sub like two years ago, let's go!

[@petermontgomery2874]

This is the coolest thing the internet has recommended to me in awhile.

[@johnbell1810]

He's probably running a webserver off a raspery pi where every http request powers a tiny dremel which is tunneling his escape route.

[@Kaiwizz]

I don't know why I was tearing up. Good to know I'm in good company.

[@shellcatt]

Am I missing something, or there's this HUGE improvement on his reading skills :o Lovely!

[@wendycrescent]

I needed this video. Thank you.

[@robber_fox]

One of the best Prime's videos on reading blogs

[@Exilum]

Learning about the American prison system being even more broken than my country's is no surprise. Criminals that enter the prison system are not just condemned to their sentences but also to forever stay criminals. To say it in Prime terms, it's like a factory mass-producing learned helplessness.

[@type-dev]

If this guy doesn’t give me hope I don’t know who will. It shows how many people are capable.

[@todd.mitchell]

I love it when you bring in CS Lewis. Great post.

[@ohokcool]

@ 15:00 when he said don’t work smart work hard 😓 I’ve been living by work smart not hard my whole life and it’s been alright but I think Prime is right cuz I guessed he would say it in the build up 😢

[@bzboii]

prime -> lets see: lets see: lets see: lets see:

[@naishiuan1]

working hard is the foundation, thank you!

[@petar567]

Damn man, thank you for reading this article. I am trying to workout too. (still crying sometimes)

[@gadgetboyplaysmc]

I've always thought about this, man. I've always been scared of going to prison, but keep imagining what if you get involved in a freak accident or whatever that gets you in prison out of your control, falsely accused, etc. Especially when you have hopes and ambitions, going to prison will make you just lose all sense of purpose, man. At that point, I would even just code for free or fix government websites for free. Glad this guy found something.

[@coder0xff]

What a story. Redemption arcs are the best.

[@RobertFletcherOBE]

This is one of the great things about Europe, Our prison systems are still a bit fucked but they do offer allot more routes to rehabilitation. I can't say I agree that non violent drug crime is victimless (like some in the comments are pushing) I've lost family and friends to opioids, allot of people don't have a clue how powerful addiction is and totally underestimate the damage dealers do to peoples lives.. Hearing this guys getting himself on the right track is really wonderful though, thanks for posting the story Prime.

[@Andrew-K4758]

I did 3 years in prison for non violent drug crimes in Florida. Left and started a freight brokerage, now I have been studying for 3 years to land a web dev position. Prison can be what you make of it.

[@pelado9293]

You can do it bro

[@Andrew-K4758]

@pelado9293 thank you. I don't let the past bother me because I can't do anything about it. I can only form my future. I'm at a point where I can provide a value to a team or company. I appreciate @ThePrimeagen for sharing his story and others in similar situations to show we are more than our pasts

[@burstfirelol745]

PHP - purpose, happiness, and persistence

[@Yanthir]

18:29 bro dropping his approval of the punitive system for murder, while casually highlighting "hangin"

[@katiescape]

Ty Prime, I had been avoiding learning about recursion and divide and conquer in python this weekend, this video made me feel pathetic, so my night will be spent studying aha. Work Hard

[@cachecaver]

"Don't re-invent the wheel" is my all time biggest pet-peeves. Just go outside and look at cars -- you will find 100's of re-invented wheels that are designed for the car they are on. My idea is to re-use ideas, and if you can re-use code. But sometimes re-using code can cause 10x more problems then just implemented exactly what you need. If you find code that does 80% of what you want, I'll guarantee that modifying it to do the other 20% is going to be harder than writing what you actually want from scratch.

[@RunsOnRust]

So you prefer double speak. The playing of both sides of every coin. The non committal commitment.

[@frear1]

Please make one more short about working hard. This one was better than the short you already have on youtube

[@Ajay-ip9zb]

Motivational i m gladd the wheel is always there

[@Luclecool123]

Work hard, then work smart and hard.

[@TheCommunistRabbit]

Where can I find the stream called "Go + Javascript (No react)"?

[@simplegamer6660]

Primeagen is working out, and I myself gotta go for a short walk to the woods now... I Think something like six hours shall suffice

[@ArtemSuch]

Amazing video @ThePrimeTimeagen - you influenced so many people, me including. Great work and I hope you'll keep rolling.

[@jamiebrs1]

Way cool. Has to feel good. Congrats man.

[@huyoken7953]

Easy to do when you have no responsibilities, you actually have so much time that doing things like that give you joy

[@sparshpriyadarshi]

if the pursuit of happyness had a sequel