The Rich Roll Podcast

From “I’ll Be Back” To Giving Back: Arnold Schwarzenegger Is The Influencer We Need

Oct 2, 2023

01:31:55

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Arnold Schwarzenegger shares tales from his extraordinary life and discusses his principles for success. He reflects on his career and the influence of Muhammad Ali. He emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and the transition from a self-oriented to a service-focused mindset. Schwarzenegger's journey and advocacy for equal rights, opportunities, fitness, and health are also discussed. Lessons learned from public service are highlighted. Lastly, Schwarzenegger talks about his dietary changes influenced by Jim Cameron for health and environmental reasons.

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Personal growth and transformation are key to success in different areas of life.

Service and giving back are essential aspects of Arnold Schwarzenegger's fourth act.

Open-mindedness, curiosity, and continuous learning contribute to Schwarzenegger's success and impact.

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Importance of Change and Growth

The podcast episode emphasizes the significance of personal growth and change. It highlights that individuals have the power to transform their lives and should seize the opportunity for change each day.

Break the Mirror and Help Others

00:51

Motivation and Growth: Empowering Change and Overcoming Fear

01:16

Authentic Inspiration Despite Unrelatable Achievements

01:52

The Importance of Working on Yourself and Facing Adversity

00:47

Introduction

6min

Reflections on Career and Muhammad Ali

8min

The Power of Personal Responsibility

22min

The Evolution from Self-Oriented to Service-Focused

5min

Arnold Schwarzenegger's Journey and Advocacy

12min

Lessons from Public Service

20min

Streamlining the Hiring Process and Introducing High-Performance Apparel

4min

Arnold Schwarzenegger's Dietary Changes

19min

Today Arnold Schwarzenegger shares tales from his extraordinary life, how he reached the pinnacle of success in three different careers, and why his 4th act is leveraging his influence to forge a better world.

The occasion for this conversation is the publication of his new book, Be Useful—a primer on the principles that catapulted him into a generational icon and why service is the path to meaning and purpose.

This conversation covers the vision, work ethic, and salesmanship that Arnold deployed to become the world’s greatest bodybuilder, the top-grossing action star in Hollywood, and the highest elected official in California.

We discuss reinvention, the importance of selling yourself, and how giving back became his paramount focus.

We go deep on how he thinks about the influence he wields—and why usefulness and positivity are the antidotes to unhappiness and apathy.

Arnold also shares thoughts on confidence, ego, and leadership. Why his friendship with James Cameron is so special—and how it led to Arnold’s work as a passionate environmentalist.

Not to be missed, Arnold also tells the amazing story of how a giant bust of Lenin ended up in his office.

Recorded in Arnold’s office—a museum of extraordinary artifacts—this is a must-WATCH episode.

Open and vulnerable, this is the Governator like you’ve never before seen or heard him.

Enjoy!

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