I talk a lot about maximizing opportunity as I believe there is no shortage of it in this country. This episode is a prime example of it. I sat down with Angel Cortes - former L.A. gang banger turned Army Ranger, and now studying to be a registered dietician to help the type of communities from which he came from. Lots of great insight into immigration policy as well as rising up in the face of abject poverty and adversity.

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Table of Timestamps:

Breaking the Ice - 2:15

Trouble at Home - 11:00

Morning Routine - 19:45

Illegal Immigration - 30:00

How to Cross the Border - 39:00

Gang Signs - 49:45

Cops and Robbers - 1:00:30

Idols and Superheroes - 1:08:00

Joining the Military - 1:16:30

Boots on the Ground - 1:31:30

How I Got Out - 1:41:00

An Army Story - 1:48:15

Florida Ranger School - 2:04:15

Coming Home - 2:20:20

Diet and Exercise - 2:30:15

A Question for Mike - 2:49:15

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To find out more about Angel or to purchase any of Angel's apparel, visit www.rangercortes.com or follow him on Instagram @angelgcortes175.

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