Arnold Schwarzenegger was only fifteen years old when he made up his mind: I wanted to do something special, he said, to be recognized as the best. Schwarzenegger set his sights on becoming the top bodybuilder in the world, and after that, a rich and famous movie star. He never doubted his ability to reach his goals. In 2003, the popular action hero aimed his ambition and energy in another direction: politics. As governor of the richest and most populous state in the country, Schwarzenegger has faced his biggest challenges yet.