Arnold Schwarzenegger Leaves the Audience SPEECHLESS | One of the Best Motivational Speeches Ever
Summary
TLDRIn this inspiring speech, Arnold Schwarzenegger shares the secrets to his success, emphasizing the importance of having a vision and setting clear goals. Born in post-war Austria, he was determined to break free from a mundane life and found his purpose in bodybuilding and acting, inspired by Reg Park. Schwarzenegger's unwavering belief in his vision, despite naysayers, led him to become a champion, a successful actor, and the Governor of California. His story serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and the ability to turn perceived liabilities into assets.
Takeaways
- 🌟 The importance of having a vision and goal in life to avoid aimless drifting.
- 🏆 The speaker's personal journey from Austria to America, driven by a vision of success.
- 💪 Discovering a role model in Reg Park, who inspired the speaker to pursue bodybuilding and acting.
- 🎖 The realization of a clear goal in life, which brings relief and motivation to work hard.
- 🏋️♂️ The joy and eagerness to train hard towards a defined goal, like becoming Mr. Universe.
- 🎥 The transition from bodybuilding to acting, showing the speaker's adaptability and persistence.
- 🗳️ The political ambition to become the leader of California, demonstrating a clear and achievable vision.
- 🚫 Ignoring naysayers and proving them wrong by achieving what was thought to be impossible.
- 🎬 The speaker's experience in the film industry, where initial failures did not deter from the ultimate success.
- 🏆 The recognition of personal attributes, like body and accent, as assets rather than liabilities.
- 👂 The lesson to not listen to those who discourage or belittle one's ideas and dreams.
Q & A
What is the first rule of success mentioned in the script?
-The first rule of success is to have a vision, which provides direction and purpose to one's life.
What did the speaker feel about Austria when he was growing up?
-The speaker did not like Austria when he was growing up and couldn't wait to leave, as he felt he was meant for something special and unique.
What sparked the speaker's interest in America?
-The speaker's interest in America was sparked by a documentary he saw at school when he was 11, showcasing the skyscrapers, high rises, and infrastructure of the country.
Who was Reg Park and how did he influence the speaker's life vision?
-Reg Park was a three-time Mr. Universe and an actor who played Hercules. Seeing him on the cover of a bodybuilding magazine inspired the speaker to become a bodybuilding champion, an actor, and to achieve wealth and fame.
How did the speaker describe his experience of working out in the gym during the 'Pumping Iron' days?
-The speaker described his experience as enjoyable and fulfilling because he saw every workout as a step closer to achieving his goal of becoming Mr. Universe.
What was the speaker's goal when he was 20 years old and went to London?
-The speaker's goal was to win the Mr. Universe contest as the youngest Mr. Universe ever, driven by his clear vision and goal.
What is the speaker's view on having a purpose in life?
-The speaker believes that having a purpose is crucial in life, as it makes work enjoyable and gives direction, contrasting with the majority who drift without a goal.
What was the speaker's vision in politics?
-The speaker's vision in politics was to become the leader of California, which he saw as the ultimate accomplishment given he could not run for president due to not being born in America.
What was the speaker's response to people telling him something was impossible?
-The speaker would take 'impossible' as a challenge and a motivation to prove it could be done, drawing inspiration from Nelson Mandela's belief that everything is impossible until someone does it.
How did the speaker deal with the initial failure of his movie 'Hercules in New York'?
-The speaker was not discouraged by the failure of 'Hercules in New York' and continued to pursue his vision, eventually leading to greater success in his acting career.
What did the director of 'Conan the Barbarian' say about the speaker's body in relation to the movie's success?
-The director, John Milius, stated that if they hadn't had the speaker's body, they would have had to build one, highlighting how his physique became an asset for the movie's success.
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