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Damon West on Lessons Learned from Prison

Today, Damon West is a college professor who is nationally known keynote speaker and best-selling author. But, it wasn’t always as bright for Damon as it is today. At 20 years old, he was a division one starting quarterback at the University of North Texas, when he then suffered a career ending injury, turning to hardcore drugs to cope with the disappointments of his life. He robbed a lot of people, he became a burglar, and he ran an organized crime ring, ultimately leading to his incarceration. Damon went to jail for 7+ years. Damon’s story, in the end, is one of redemption, grit, and determination.

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