Original review: Feb. 18, 2020

Good day. I was recently asked to share my experience of Kevin Trudeau and his teachings. While I know that there is no vocabulary to accurately paint for you a picture of the positive effect that Kevin and his teachings have had on my life I, will do my very best to do exactly that. First, here’s some context. You see, I am fortunate to have met Kevin during a very dark time in my life. It was the summer of 2009, and we all were realizing the effects of the “global financial crisis”. We were in Chicago. At the time, I didn’t want to be there. I was depressed, had considered ending it all. My life as I knew it was falling apart. I had unconsciously set in motion a set of events that would lead to the financial collapse of myself and contributed to the same of some of those dear to me. (Many people had pinned hopes of great financial gain on me and I felt very responsible to deliver on those expectations. I believed, I'd failed.)

Previously, when I thought I was full of confidence and life was going how “I thought” it should be going, I’d committed myself to attend the function at which I met Kevin for the first time. Since, I was taught to always keep my word, despite my wanting to hide in my room, those around me made sure I was front and center so, I “faked it till I made it” through.

It was at that event that Kevin announced he was going to launch the Global Information Network and what is now called, “The Success Mastery Course”. Being part of this project required an investment of not only my time and attention, but also of money. Money I no longer had. Also, at that moment, I was full of self doubt, accounts had been frozen, I’d just been in County jail for something I had no control over, my credit card had been denied – I had no idea how I was going to check out the hotel! And, I found out later I was under investigation for even more serious stuff. Fortunately, I’d made the decision to join this yet nonexistent club and education series.

Next, came the training. Not liking “where I was” mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually and definitely financially, I fully emerged myself. I traveled to every seminar and event that I could. I read every book and listened to every audio, over and over again. I engaged every technique I knew how to and sought out help on those areas where I needed it. I was on a mission to get “me” back. By summer 2011 I was once again confident in “who I am”, had made a lot of great friends, and was looking forward again (versus mired in the feeling of shame I had felt and flooded in the mind noise of “wouldas, couldas & shouldas”). Little did I know that “the dark night of my soul” was yet to come.

Early in 2012, I was picked up by “the Feds”, put in transit, denied bond 4 times, held in a variety of cold holding sells, often in solitary confinement, nearly starved eating little more than bologna sandwiches and reconstituted instant “food”, then hard pressured into, admitting that I did things I didn't - so the then “system” could get their conviction and warehouse me in the mass incarceration that we see, and fortunately are addressing now, in this country. Someone once said, “the only way out of hell is through”. So, realizing Kevin had given me everything I needed to succeed in any situation, I took the opportunity to apply what I’d learned first, to preserve my own sanity.

Once in the clear mentally, seeing people all around me having traumatic experiences, and having nothing material to give, I gave what I could by teaching what I’d learned. At the time, I was surviving on $5.35/month, eating only the nutrient deficient food they served me and, when possible, smuggling fresh fruit from the cafeteria, to my bunk - not an easy task with near constant patdowns of my person and shakedowns of our lockers and bunks.

Needing money to thrive instead of merely surviving, I did as many guys without financial support do, I started to hustle. I did laundry, ironed uniforms, taught yoga, and customized clothes. This is why I was given the name, Needles. Starting with a sewing kit that cost me $2.45 (half my then monthly income) in 6 years I’d grown that to thousands of dollars, much more in books, magazines, educational materials for the guys and I, virtually unlimited resources from any part of the institution (and outside), the best bed, and the best room (cell). And, I’d earned the respect of most the inmate population and staff. Most importantly though, in a relatively closed environment, I’d profoundly observed that when applied, the knowledge and skills Kevin teaches not only positively affected me in every imaginable way, but virtually everyone around me too.

Now, that I’m back “in the world”, I see, that I can also create any reality here with all of you. In record time, securing an amazing position, great living conditions, and ever growing financial resources. I’m physically healthy, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually in the best possible “place”. I Am. All of this, thanks to what I’ve learned from Kevin, The Success Mastery Course, and The Global Information Network including its speakers and membership.

Most Sincerely,

“Needles”