Leadership Lessons from Arnold Schwarzenegger

“Have a vision, trust yourself, break some rules, ignore the naysayers, don’t be afraid to fail.” ―Arnold Schwarzenegger 

Only a few people succeed in the world while the most fail in their lives because successful people know what they want to do and who they want to be. They have a clear vision, single-minded focus, and dedication.

You must have a clear vision and work hard to climb the ladder of success. Vision is the bridge between what you are today and what you will be in the future. It is to foresee and strive hard to build. It is to create the right moment in advance based on your passions and priorities and surprise the heavens. When you look at Arnold Schwarzenegger, he is highly successful because he set his vision clearly in the early stage of his life and worked hard 5 hours in the gym daily and became the youngest Mr. Universe in the world. He received 3 Mr. Universe titles, got into films and won a golden globe, and became the governor of California. He overcame several obstacles in his life and reminds the quote of Marcus Aurelius, “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” He is a living example and inspiration to the world that everything is possible when you have a clear vision and work hard sincerely to accomplish your goals. He reminds us that a disaster like COVID-19 can change what we are.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a multifaceted personality―bodybuilder, actor, entrepreneur, investor, governor, and an inspiring speaker. He is an immigrant from Austria. He eulogizes that America offered several opportunities for him. He asserts that America is a land of opportunities. He advises to keep only Plan A and avoid Plan B. Avoid safety net to unlock your hidden potential. He asserts that there is nothing like a self-made person because there is someone who laid the ladder for success. He emphasizes that nobody can do it alone and implores to have an attitude of gratitude. He is the right man in the right place at the right time. His vision, focus, hard work, and right connections helped him become what he is today.

You are the Master of Your Destiny

"You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct, and control your own environment. You can make your life what you want it to be.” ―Napoleon Hill

Arnold Schwarzenegger rose from humble origins and reinvented his career. He lived many lives in his lifetime which is the rarest gift for any achiever. Life is all about developing a vision and climbing toward the vision. He advises young people to have a clear vision about their life and career. He advises thinking about the people who helped you come to this level. Give something back to your community. Turn ‘me’ into ‘we.’

We will be remembered for how much we have given, not how much we have made. To conclude, give something back to the society that has given you wealth and made you successful.

“The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides the champion from someone else who is not a champion. That's what most people lack, having the guts to go on and just say they'll go through the pain no matter what happens.” ―Arnold Schwarzenegger

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