Ronnie Coleman charted the 1990s to 2000s bodybuilding era under his name. Coleman started bodybuilding just like other boys of his age but eventually ended up as one of the greatest athletes of all time. Sharing his 8 Mr. Olympia titles with only Lee Haney, The King clearly turned some heads toward him. Recently, the IFBB legend engaged in a candid interview with the 240-lb shredded beast Derek Lansford and shared a glimpse of his life at that time. 

In fact, the 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up was left perplexed after learning about the multiple jobs that Coleman did to make his daily income. Let’s take a look at the interview.

Ronnie Coleman’s multiple jobs

Those who follow The King must have known that he had a fair share of struggle before reaching his heyday. While in college, Coleman opted for part-time jobs to satisfy his expenses. In fact, he didn’t have the slightest idea of seeking bodybuilding as a career, as he was earning a good amount as a cop in Arlington. However, Coleman took Derek Lunsford by surprise while mentioning his various jobs at the rookie age.

The interview was featured on Derek Lunsford’s official YouTube channel. Lunsford and Coleman were in a famous restaurant in the States. During the chat, the former Mr. O shared, “I’d get off from work at 11. I’d be at IHOP [the restaurant] at 12, every Saturday and Friday night. So even though I was working doing bodybuilding, I still had part-time jobs.” This indeed baffled the new-age bodybuilder as he counted, “Bodybuilder, police officer, lifeguard, and he worked at a breakfast diner, and a security…sounds like 28 hours in a day to me.”

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Agreeing with what Lunsford said, Ronnie further implied that he was indeed a “hustler” and would do anything to make his way around the world. In fact, as per the maestro, no job is small. 

The King’s first job

After graduating from college, Coleman took a job as a newspaper thrower to meet up with his financial concerns. As his degree in accounting couldn’t provide a job for him, the soon-to-be bodybuilder leaned on to part-time jobs. It was indeed not something that he had expected. However, accepting reality, The King once shared in an interview, “With a college degree, graduated with honors in accounting, and here I am throwing newspapers and delivering pizzas.”

Then soon he became a pizza delivery boy, a lifeguard, a security person, and lastly a police officer until Coleman find out his immense passion and incredible acumen in bodybuilding. And the rest, as evident, is history.

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Even after doing several other jobs to survive, Ronnie Coleman never alienated his love for the sport, and this determination eventually carved his name in the history of bodybuilding. What do you think about his career choices? Let us know.