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“Bullsh*t Answers for Your Driver’s License”: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “Scary” Reality Check Would Forever Change the Way You Look Yourself in the Mirror

Published 11/27/2023, 5:15 AM EST

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Seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger has enjoyed a ton of success in every field that he has ever stepped in to. Given his achievements in the bodybuilding sphere, in Hollywood, as well as in politics, ‘The Austrian Oak’ is one of the best people to give advice on how to be successful and create a fortune for yourself. 

In his most recent book ‘Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life,’ Arnold Schwarzenegger motivated his fans and readers to utilize the time and resources they have to prevent themselves from becoming ‘useless.’ Amidst many other things that he wrote about, he gave a harsh reality check about how people live their lives as well.

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Coming from a small village in Austria, Arnold Schwarzenegger knows what it takes to make it big in life. Motivating others to chase their dreams, he wrote in his latest book that it hurts to not actually be what you aspire to be. Schwarzenegger continued by explaining that one needs to keep a realistic goal in mind and then work towards it. Giving a reality check, Schwarzenegger pointed out that many people can’t look themselves in the eyes because they are not the person that they aspire to be. 

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He wrote, “What do you see when you look in the mirror? A winner or a loser? What color are your eyes? And don’t tell me they’re blue or brown or whatever. Those are bulls**t answers for your driver’s license. What color are they, really? Not so simple, right?”

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He revealed that it is hard for people to look at themselves in the mirror because “It’s too uncomfortable. Too scary. Because the person in the mirror is often a stranger who looks nothing like the person they see when they close their eyes and picture the person they want to be.” Arnie also went on to explain how he stayed away from certain people who did not contribute to his growth.

Schwarzenegger explains how he kept a distance from ‘douchebags’

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Continuing further, ‘The Austrian Oak’ revealed that during his ventures in the realm of bodybuilding, Hollywood, and politics, he met a lot of “douchebags, pricks, and a**holes.” He explained that it is important to be sure of yourself, and not get influenced by such elements. 

Schwarzenegger disclosed, “Navigating the gross parts of these worlds was like trying to move inside a set of Russian nesting dolls full of s**t and hair gel. And the thing is, it’s very easy to get swallowed up by them if you aren’t sure of yourself and sure of what you’re trying to accomplish.” Arnie’s outlook on life reveal that his mindset was the major reason behind his breakthrough success in different fields.

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What are your views on Schwarzenegger’s words? Let us know in the comments.

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I am Sarthak Khanna. I first got involved in bodybuilding after watching the legendary documentary Pumping Iron. Having been a soccer enthusiast for years, I got my first gym membership as part of a rehabilitation routine after injuring my leg while playing soccer.
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