6 Rules for Success by Arnold Schwarzenegger

…and what we can learn from the Terminator himself.

Arnold, “Arnie” Schwarzenegger came from a poor Austrian family. At the age of 21, he came to the USA and became one of the most successful bodybuilders, actors, and politicians of all time. His story is truly inspiring. Today, almost everyone knows him as the Terminator and 7-time Mr. Olympia. But how do you achieve something so extraordinary? Arnold has defined 6 rules for his success, from which you can learn a lot for your own life.

1. Trust yourself

If you don’t believe in yourself, who will? Find your passion, set clear goals, and pursue them with all your might. This is the key to success. However, the foundation for this must be a strong belief in yourself. You will succeed.

2. break some rules

This is my favorite rule. Would Arnold be as famous today if he had done what society expected of him? Probably not. The rules of our society often lead us straight into mediocrity. If we do everything the same as everyone else because of societal norms, then we will probably become like everyone else. Average. I’ve always been allergic to the word “average”. If you feel the same way, break some rules. Don’t misunderstand: do not break the law. That usually…