Be Useful
By Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Release Date: 2023-10-10
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Description
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 readers 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.
Reviews
Good Gameplan
5By Swoosh49erEnjoyed this book because all people can enjoy it and benefit from it. It doesn’t matter what demographic you come from or what you do, this book is a good guide. Easy read as well.Arnold is such a great role model
5By MarcuscadwellI honestly believe he will be a historical figure as time goes on. This book just proves it. He’s a conflicted man that’s made many mistakes, but most of the great people in history were like that Great book. Inspired me to do more with my lifeGet the audiobook not the ebook.
3By JuneJoshuaWhile listening to the audiobook and following along with the ebook I have noticed that the author made some major changes to the text for the audio. So if you want an accurate version get the audiobook not the ebook.As Different as his approach and welcomed
5By Robert VauseReading this book, there are little lessons repeated which brought me centered to what I need to focus on. That being said, I began to feel like the book was missing something from the true connections I have with other stories I have read……and that’s how he gets you. It’s like reps in a gym! Lessons on repeat with the intensity to push but not to the point of failure. I thought I was missing something while reading…..and I was…..When I finished, I knew my life was better and I missed his words. Thanks Arnold.Exceptional book
5By nunes089Many lessons and life experiences that we can all absorb and put to useInspiring
5By MyKOHRArnold is an inspirationBe Useful
5By J5theSavageI really enjoyed this and getting the opportunity to see Arnold’s perspective in so many stories. Great read and very insightful information. Really made me think about giving more and helping others. Nice boost in motivation too!Positive
5By Sammmy43Quick, easy and entertaining readNot Worth It
1By alan_226Watch the Netflix Documentary. It’s more in depth without all the self back slapping on accomplishmentsWow!
5By Bax469!As a 54 year old man it’s safe to say I grew up following Arnie! This book is his finest work ever!!!Recommend!
5By Sarah SteelsI agree with another reviewer in that I came away with more of a "be relentless" theme than "serve yourself by serving others." That said, Arnold delivers his message clearly and it was quite motivational for me. His outlook on life and his passion/borderline obsession in pursuing his goals is infectious. Based on a lot of other reviews, I should have bought the audiobook!Great Read
5By skfjfkrkrkrkrkekekGreat Read. InspiringBe Extraordinary
5By TimJCollisonShould be titled “Be Extraordinary”. Great motivating read!
