Arnold Schwarzenegger on His Iconic Movies, Sculpting a Retirement Body and Being Useful | Ep 84
Apr 3, 2024
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Arnold Schwarzenegger joins the hosts to discuss being useful, his relationship with The Rock, iconic movies, turning down roles, retirement workouts, love for American Football, Terminator reality, day starting with farm animals. Entertainment and insightful conversations with the Terminator himself.
Adaptability and determination are crucial for overcoming challenges in life.
Setting ambitious goals and working diligently are key to achieving success.
Persistence in the face of doubt and skepticism is essential for personal growth and greatness.
Deep dives
The Importance of Adaptability and Determination
Adaptability and determination are highlighted as crucial qualities in navigating challenges. The ability to think strategically and act decisively when faced with unexpected changes is emphasized. Marines are praised for their resilience and willingness to overcome obstacles, showcasing a fighting spirit that sets them apart.
Success Through Vision and Hard Work
Having a clear vision for one's goals and working diligently towards them are key elements of success. The importance of setting ambitious goals and committing to hard work is underscored. The significance of learning from losses and maintaining determination to achieve victories is highlighted.
Overcoming Doubt and Embracing Challenges
The need to ignore naysayers and persist in the face of doubt is emphasized. Overcoming skepticism and embracing challenges are presented as vital for personal growth and success. Arnold Schwarzenegger's journey from bodybuilding to acting and politics is cited as an example of pushing through skepticism to achieve greatness.
Generosity and Giving Back to America
Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses the importance of giving back to the nation that provided him with opportunities. Reflecting on his involvement in various charitable initiatives such as after-school programs and Special Olympics, he emphasizes the significance of contributing to society. His belief in paying taxes and supporting programs that benefit others is highlighted as a way of showing gratitude to America.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Health and Fitness Journey
Arnold Schwarzenegger recounts his journey to improve his health and fitness by reducing meat intake and focusing on vegetables. He discusses his goal of losing weight while maintaining muscle mass by monitoring protein, carbs, and fats. Schwarzenegger emphasizes the importance of slowly decreasing body fat and increasing muscle mass through proper exercise techniques and avoiding excessive weight lifting to prevent joint wear and tear.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Family Life and Passion for Football
Arnold Schwarzenegger shares insights into his family life, including bonding with his children over American football. He explains how his kids educated him on the rules and nuances of the sport, leading to a deeper appreciation. Schwarzenegger reflects on his daughter's relationship with actor Chris Pratt and their shared love for animals, such as feeding their pig Snellie and owning a miniature pony and donkey. Additionally, he discusses his passion for physical fitness and potential political aspirations fueled by a clear vision and passion for public service.
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In this episode, we've got an absolute legend with us today, the Terminator himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger!
Arnold and the guys get into everything from how he finally learned what the phrase "be useful" means, his relationship with The Rock, which of his classic movies he gets asked about the most, which iconic roles he turned down, and his action movie "competition" with Sylvester Stallone.
We also get his advice on how to work out in retirement, learn how he became a fan of American Football, find out if we're closer to Terminator being a reality than we think, and why his day usually starts with a visit from farm animals.
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