48: Hit by an RPG with Yonas Hagos

Yonas Hagos was born in Africa and grew up in a Sudanese refugee camp before he came to America as a young boy. He enlisted in the Army after the terrorist attacks on 9/11 and was hit by an RPG in Iraq during his tour of duty. He survived and went on to become a successful serial entrepreneur in Illinois. In this episode:

Growing up in a Sudanese refugee camp Muslim vs. Christian persecution Family is important and family must stick together Coming to the United States and living in the projects but feeling like a king Learning English, preserving Ethiopian culture, and avoiding the hood life by listening to his parents Serving in Iraq and getting hit with an RPG Overcoming PTSD and how he views it now Transitioning to an entrepreneur: 16 Dunkin Donuts, 2 Pet Supplies Plus, and a gun manufacturing company Persistence beats resistance

You can find out more information about Yonas at www.yonashagos.com or on his public Facebook profile https://www.facebook.com/yonashagospage/