This book will give you a fresh new perspective of yourself. “There are so many people who have never been locked up but maybe institutionalized and don’t even know it!” At a young age Mike Mathis, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, struggled with knowing his value and self-worth, which led to him being severely bullied, having low self-esteem, emotionally numb, and a stuttering disorder. As Mike grew into young adulthood, due to his desire to fit in, he started hanging out with the wrong crowd and making many poor decisions. As a result, at the age of 20, Mike was incarcerated in Mississippi for eight years on a plantation. On his third night in jail, Mike saw something that changed his life forever. As a result, Mike solidified his relationship with Christ and discovered his new perspective, forcing him to focus on his purpose: Inspire, Educate, and empower. After being released from prison in 2009, Mike returned to Cleveland on a mission. He has helped thousands of people to become mentally, emotionally, and financially free from the bondage of low self-esteem. “Freedom is a choice which is derived from the value within.”