Gang Environment

In an episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses his transformative journey through education while being stuck in a gang environment in prison. He describes initially feeling anger and a desire to prove that even someone like him, a gang member, could achieve a college education. Despite the scarcity of college programs at the time, he managed to enroll in Lassen Community College and took various correspondence courses.

While surrounded by fellow gang members, Schwarzenegger immersed himself in sociology, psychology, and philosophy studies. Eventually, he realized he did not belong in that environment anymore. Education became a clear lens through which he could see the world differently, and it greatly transformed his mindset and life direction. His transformation was also aided by the support of an administrative official who gave him the chance to change and pursue his new path 1.

For more details on this topic, you can listen to the full conversation in the episode on The Tim Ferriss Show.