Editors’ note: Texas Monthly Presents is a new docuseries airing on Texas PBS stations. Check your local listings or watch full episodes here .

The latest episode of Texas Monthly Presents highlights two stories where taking a chance was the only option and where hardship became a catalyst for transformation. Longtime food critic Patricia Sharpe tells the story behind the Perini Ranch Steakhouse, where Tom Perini realized the only way to save the family ranch was to completely pivot from his plan. Contributor Will McCarthy recounts the incredible journey of Tiffany Kersten, a birder in South Texas who traveled thousands of miles to break an all-time record, rewriting her own story along the way.

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