Episode · People I (Mostly) Admire · 2024-01-06
Books mentioned on 122. Arnold Schwarzenegger Has Some Advice for You
Arnold Schwarzenegger has been a bodybuilder, an actor, a governor, and, now, an author. He tells Steve how he’s managed to succeed in so many fields — and what to do when people throw eggs at you.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Insomnia
Insomnia is a chilling psychological horror novel by Stephen King that delves into themes of aging, insomnia, and surreal cosmic forces in a small town.
Discussed“I've been so looking forward to this, and in your new book, you talk about shutting your mouth and opening your mind. That's exactly what I'm going to do today.”
Where to get it
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How to Read the Bible
How to Read the Bible by James L.
Discussed“I said do you have the Bible at home do you let your kids read it I said well you know this is the most violent book there is probably ever been published”
Where to get it
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Be Useful
Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life is a practical guide written by Arnold Schwarzenegger that offers actionable principles for achieving ambitious goals and shaping one's destiny.
Discussed“So rule number two of your new book is 'Never Think Small,' and I'm holding your book and looking at it right now. I love how you start that chapter; it says, 'By the end of 1987, I'd killed 283 people, more than anyone else in Hollywood during that time, by far.'”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book Be Useful
“I remember Ted Turner would always say, 'Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell, and advertise.' In my book, I say, 'You know, advertise, sell, sell, sell.'”
Own book Be Useful
“That's why I said in my book, 'Don't listen to the naysayers,' because I realized very quickly anytime you have a vision that is very much out there, people say, 'This is impossible; this can't be done.'”