Be Useful
Seven Tools for Life
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
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THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
The seven rules to follow to realize your true purpose in life—distilled by Arnold Schwarzenegger from his own journey of ceaseless reinvention and extraordinary achievement, and available for absolutely anyone.
The world's greatest bodybuilder. The world's highest-paid movie star. The leader of the world's sixth-largest economy. That these are the same person sounds like the setup to a joke, but this is no joke. This is Arnold Schwarzenegger. And this did not happen by accident.
Arnold's stratospheric success happened as part of a process. As the result of clear vision, big thinking, hard work, direct communication, resilient problem-solving, open-minded curiosity, and a commitment to giving back. All of it guided by the one lesson Arnold's father hammered into him above all: be useful. As Arnold conquered every realm he entered, he kept his father's adage close to his heart.
Written with his uniquely earnest, blunt, powerful voice, Be Useful takes listeners on an inspirational tour through Arnold's tool kit for a meaningful life. He shows us how to put those tools to work, in service of whatever fulfilling future we can dream up for ourselves. He brings his insights to vivid life with compelling personal stories, life-changing successes and life-threatening failures alike—some of them famous; some told here for the first time ever.
Too many of us struggle to disconnect from our self-pity and connect to our purpose. At an early age, Arnold forged the mental tools to build the ladder out of the poverty and narrow-mindedness of his rural Austrian hometown, tools he used to add rung after rung from there. Now he shares that wisdom with all of us. As he puts it, no one is going to come rescue you—you only have yourself. The good news, it turns out, is that you are all you need.
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- Fizzlewit's Fairy Finding
- 2024-01-17
More than just being useful
Arnold Schwarzenegger is such a fascinating man and this book captures this beautifully. I was privileged to see him talk live in 2020 and was blown away by the candid approach and inspirational quality he has. This audiobook continued in that vein for me. It feels like he is in the room with you, sharing his insights and anecdotes. What's more, he is funny! I loved the intro where he apologizes if his menagerie of animals make cameos on the recording.
I am so happy that I listened to this book,
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- Rodrigo
- 2023-11-11
Fantastic!
Arnold's book is a testament to his remarkable character, generously sharing both his experiences and wisdom on his journey of greatness and of helping others. With a direct and candid approach, he avoids unnecessary fluff, delivering a powerful and inspiring read. A true source of motivation. Thank you Arnold!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-11-13
Listening to the Terminator
Who would have thought about buying a book and listening to the Terminator?
Wow!
Just amazing.
So much knowledge and wisdom.
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- Pooria Mousavi
- 2023-11-16
Break the Mirror
I have heard and read a lot about “Giving Back” and it’s effects on personal satisfaction aside from use for community, but the way Arnold described it, shook me. I think I have a new purpose and new path opened up for me.
Thanks Arnold for your insights.
Hasta la vista.
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- Anonymous User
- 2024-01-01
Caught underestimating Arnold
A great, motivating book. Such sound, logical and tangible ideas using excellent examples that effectively convey all is possible.
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- peter gallos
- 2024-01-27
The man is inspiring
I loved the whole thing. Very special person.
Lucky to have heard it. I hope to become a better person for listening to it.
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- klp
- 2024-01-07
Exceptional. Timeless. Brings up very life long lessons in an entertaining way.
What do u dislike? That there isn’t a sequel. Netflix doesn’t have all your shows currently available.
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- Calvin Wiggett
- 2024-03-08
Fantastic inspiring book. A must
It was just great all around. Arnold is very well spoken, and knowledgeable. He speaks calmly and confidently, and makes it really easy and enjoyable to listen to. Many great stories of inspiration, as well as very motivating. They make you want to keep listening and learning and becoming inspired and motivated, and stop making excuses for not doing the things you know you can and should be doing! I was pleased to hear his appreciation for all the help and mentors in his life. This book makes you realize or confirm, that everyone needs help, we all need mentors, and educators, and coaches throughout life. No one is a know it all. Also very nice to learn how humble Arnold seems to be as a student of life and as a sponge. I will be recommending this book to everyone! Thank you Arnold !
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- Amazon Customer
- 2024-03-30
Arnold Is the Best Example
I found this book so inspiring. It's awesome that it was narrated by the man himself! Good real-life examples of how to be useful!
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- julie Boileau
- 2024-04-12
Inspirant
Inspirant, authentique et ressenti. J'ai beaucoup aimé. Voir grand et croire en soi. Aider son prochain.
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