What does Blink teach about thin-slicing, and why does it matter for defendants?

This episode focuses on reputation from the inside—how people will thin-slice you in seconds off a DOJ press release and why you can’t leave the frame empty. I walk through saying “don’t use my name” to using the conviction as a conversation starter, writing daily, and handing out a signed book. We hit Blink (snap judgments), Montaigne (hard questions on the page), and Jim Rohn (work harder on yourself than on your job). Then I spell out what to post where people can see it: biography, journals, book reports, release plan, testimonials—time-stamped entries that add up to a body of work. This isn’t about logistics we cover in the weekly webinar; it’s about giving case managers, probation, and employers more than a headline. If you want the full context and the sequence of steps, listen to the podcast version, and you can also read the complete blog on White Collar Advice.

Justin Paperny