What’s stopping you from turning your visions into reality?

This is a question that many struggle with and we often spend most of our time finding the answers.

Today, we are happy to welcome Austrian-born bodybuilder, actor, businessman, philanthropist, bestselling author, and politician, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnold served as the thirty-eighth governor of California and his new book, Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life, takes readers on an inspirational tour through Arnold’s tool kit for a meaningful life.

We will explore Arnold's early years, growing up with a strict father and his deep yearning for genuine conversations. His experiences in the military taught him invaluable life lessons that would shape his path to success. Arnold shares the pivotal moment when he first arrived in the United States, igniting his passion for bodybuilding, a journey that would ultimately define his legacy.

As the conversation deepens, he emphasizes the importance of creating our own paths to happiness and challenges the notion of sacrifice when you truly love what you do. He highlights the significance of having a clear vision for our goals and how compromise plays a vital role in maintaining family unity. Arnold's insights on the art of selling and looking beyond conventional markets shed light on his extraordinary success.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to be resilient in the most difficult situations

How to change the trajectory of your life

How to be genuinely happy and content

The importance of allotting time for your family

How to effectively sell your product

How to breakthrough any market

His journey serves as a testament to the idea that every accomplishment unveils a new purpose, driving us to explore our next chapter in life and an inspiration to us all to reach for greatness and share our stories with the world.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:06 Growing Up with a Strict Father

07:24 How the Military Shaped Me

10:54 Discovering America on My Bodybuilding Quest

17:05 How I Kicked Off My Bodybuilding Journey

23:57 Creating Your Path to Happiness

31:37 Is It Sacrifice If You Love What You Do?

45:26 How to Set Clear Goals and Achieve Your Dreams

49:50 How Compromise Saved Our Family

54:53 Shifting Your Sales Focus to Real Customers, Real Result

01:10:07 Expanding Your Reach Beyond Big Markets

01:15:54 How Arnold Turned Goals into Achievements

01:21:11 Why You're Never Truly Self-Made

01:25:31 Arnold Schwarzenegger on Final Five

01:28:27 Discovering New Purpose Through Achievements

01:32:50 Arnold's Public Speaking on His Success

01:41:24 Finding Calm Amidst Chaos with Meditation

Episode Resources:

Arnold Schwarzenegger | Twitter

Arnold Schwarzenegger | Instagram

Arnold Schwarzenegger | Facebook

Arnold Schwarzenegger | TikTok

Arnold Schwarzenegger | YouTube

Netflix: Arnold

Arnold’s Pump Club

Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life

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