The power of story | Rocky Thomas | TEDxIronwoodStatePrison 2014

Rocky Thomas‘s speech is about the inherent power in the sharing of personal stories of failure, struggle, triumph, and redemption, specifically, how it can transform lives. Rocky is an avid outdoorsman who finds nature to be one of God‘s greatest gifts. He spends much of his time working as a college tutor, which includes elements of counseling and mentoring. He has two degrees from Palo Verde Community College: an A.S. in Business Management and an A.A. in Liberal Arts, emphasizing Social and Behavioral Sciences. His desire is to get a B.A., or higher, in Clinical Psychology and become an addiction counselor. Overall, he says, "I am a man who has come to realize the most fulfilling realities come from contributing to the lives of others."