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#574: Arnold Schwarzenegger on Psychological Warfare (And Much More) (Repost)

Feb 25, 2022
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the legendary actor and former governor of California, shares riveting insights at his kitchen table. He reveals the art of psychological warfare and discusses his witty political prank involving bull testicles. Dive into his fascinating transition from poverty in Austria to Hollywood stardom, along with the unexpected success of 'Twins.' Arnold opens up about how meditation reshaped his mental clarity and how grassroots efforts can drive meaningful change, blending humor and wisdom throughout the conversation.
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  • Psychological warfare is a powerful tool that Arnold Schwarzenegger has used to win in various aspects of his life.
  • The movie Twins became Arnold Schwarzenegger's most lucrative film, earning him more money than any other film he has worked on.

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Working with Ivan Ripman to create Twins

Ivan Ripman, director of Ghostbusters, believed in my ability to bring out my humorous side and suggested we work together on a comedy. We developed the idea for Twins, which I thought would be even better if I had a contrasting physical counterpart. We approached Danny DeVito, made a deal on a napkin, and took it to Universal Studios. They agreed to make the movie for $16.5 million, with us forgoing salaries in exchange for a significant back-end percentage. The movie became a huge hit and I made more money from it than any other film.

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