There is only one Arnold, etched into the world's collective consciousness, legendary man, mind and body.
I grew up with Arnold, from using the Weider fitness pulley workout system with his image to watching the legendary movies Terminator, Commando and Predator. He has been a consistent titan, an Austrian oak towering over the rest. Very few humans have had 3 successful chapters in their life in 3 completely separate domains of human activity.
But this perfect documentary peels back the boy behind the man, shows his innermost motivations and drive, and reveals his most significant vulnerabilities. Arnold learned so much, and now has so much to teach us.
First is the desire to escape a mundane existence, emigrate, and seek greatness. Human history is full of people moving to realize their dreams, Arnold is no exception - his steel will to make it happen is admirable.
Second - vision, the ability to literally visualize the realization of your ambitions, to see the road to achieving them, painful steps at a time. This is very different from useless daydreams.
Third - perfectionism, the mental willpower to push mind and body beyond known limits, to achieve the impossible. 20 sets instead of 3, mental gymnastics to motivate self and trick rivals.
Fourth - adaptability, to dynamically change tack, work with literally anyone, forge ahead with policies and priorities, try anything to see what sticks, to absolutely never take no for an answer.
Fifth - contrition, to admit mistakes personal and professional, to show shame and self-reflection, to own the error of one's ways and move forward from them.
Sixth and finally - humility, to declare really no one is self-made, and that everyone stands with the help of others, on their shoulders, and owes everything to those who guided and helped.
Even now he bikes to Gold Gym, riding past giant art of himself, missing his best friend long deceased, a man of the people. As they rightly say, an elder statesman.
Arnold is one of the few heroes you do want to meet, who will not break your heart. I personally hope he has a productive and fulfilling 4th chapter, as he continues to pump iron, charm and live with zest and ambition.
I grew up with Arnold, from using the Weider fitness pulley workout system with his image to watching the legendary movies Terminator, Commando and Predator. He has been a consistent titan, an Austrian oak towering over the rest. Very few humans have had 3 successful chapters in their life in 3 completely separate domains of human activity.
But this perfect documentary peels back the boy behind the man, shows his innermost motivations and drive, and reveals his most significant vulnerabilities. Arnold learned so much, and now has so much to teach us.
First is the desire to escape a mundane existence, emigrate, and seek greatness. Human history is full of people moving to realize their dreams, Arnold is no exception - his steel will to make it happen is admirable.
Second - vision, the ability to literally visualize the realization of your ambitions, to see the road to achieving them, painful steps at a time. This is very different from useless daydreams.
Third - perfectionism, the mental willpower to push mind and body beyond known limits, to achieve the impossible. 20 sets instead of 3, mental gymnastics to motivate self and trick rivals.
Fourth - adaptability, to dynamically change tack, work with literally anyone, forge ahead with policies and priorities, try anything to see what sticks, to absolutely never take no for an answer.
Fifth - contrition, to admit mistakes personal and professional, to show shame and self-reflection, to own the error of one's ways and move forward from them.
Sixth and finally - humility, to declare really no one is self-made, and that everyone stands with the help of others, on their shoulders, and owes everything to those who guided and helped.
Even now he bikes to Gold Gym, riding past giant art of himself, missing his best friend long deceased, a man of the people. As they rightly say, an elder statesman.
Arnold is one of the few heroes you do want to meet, who will not break your heart. I personally hope he has a productive and fulfilling 4th chapter, as he continues to pump iron, charm and live with zest and ambition.