From All-American Dream to Federal Prison | The Wayne Ogden Story
Feb 15, 2024 ·
56m 25s
Wayne Ogden grew up living the all-American life: outdoors, sports, friends, family, he had it all. Being small for his age, he was bullied by other kids but he grew...
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Wayne Ogden grew up living the all-American life: outdoors, sports, friends, family, he had it all. Being small for his age, he was bullied by other kids but he grew resilient and turned those experiences into strength and determination to prove himself. After high school, Wayne got married, started a family, and got a gig in real estate where he rose to the top of his game. That’s when the trouble hit. His unquenchable thirst for money and high status was only fueled by his never-ending need to prove himself. Listen as he recounts the heart-shattering moment he contemplated suicide and soon found himself in the prison system where he would rely on a perspective he was taught as a child, which ultimately helped to change the trajectory of his journey.
“I would tell my son, me, my daughters, ‘Remember all of the basics that you learned and remember how important they are, because whether it was your mom and dad who taught them to you, or your church, or your community, or whoever, they really are fundamentally sound. If you can walk away from a bad decision, you’ll never have to go through something like what I went through.” 54:54
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- The beginning 1:40
- The rise and fall of wealth 16:45
- Considering a dark option 28:00
- Trial and sentencing 35:20
- Training service animals 42:00
“I would tell my son, me, my daughters, ‘Remember all of the basics that you learned and remember how important they are, because whether it was your mom and dad who taught them to you, or your church, or your community, or whoever, they really are fundamentally sound. If you can walk away from a bad decision, you’ll never have to go through something like what I went through.” 54:54
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