6 Arnold Schwarzenegger Quotes That Will Help You Improve Your Life

Life is what you make of it.

Tom Stevenson
Ascent Publication

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Maureen Keating / Public domain (source)

However you look at his life, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s achievements are incredible. From a poor upbringing in rural Austria, he became arguably the greatest bodybuilder of all time, an internationally recognized movie star and Governor of California.

He has achieved more in one lifetime than many people would achieve in three. Growing up, I was a big fan of Schwarzenegger’s movies, particularly the Terminator franchise.

His stature and the way he was able to present himself on-screen made him a magnetic figure. This was helped by his numerous cheesy lines on the screen. Despite many people writing him off as a goofy actor, Schwarzenegger is an inspiring figure.

His life is an example of how you can rise from humble beginnings to achieve your dreams and inspire people around the world. The idea that an Austrian bodybuilder, with a thick German accent, could become a megastar seems fanciful, even today. Yet Arnold accomplished this and more.

Arnold revolutionised bodybuilding with his work ethic, he upended the film industry and opened the door for the popularity of action-based films. He may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but he changed popular culture more than we realise and still…

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