On probation by 14 and in prison by 19, 34-year-old Michael Johnson grew up around people who were dismissive of his hopes for a better future, and his history certainly dimmed his work prospects.
"Trying the positive thing out for so long and the doors are shut in your face, of course you're going to [focus on] the negative," said Johnson.
He talks about the impact of negativity and finding help in the latest installment of "Righting the Wrong" series.