In the new three-part docuseries Arnold, the athlete, actor, and politician shares his story. Schwarzenegger’s solid belief system, his discipline, and his motivation are key factors that have led him to reinvent himself countless times throughout his career.
In Arnold, Schwarzenegger has given insights like never before into three key chapters of his life: his time as an athlete, his career as an actor, and his tenure as governor. The series is a fascinating look at the life of one of the most successful and influential people of our time.
The man, the myth, the legend
Arnold Schwarzenegger was born in Thal, Austria, in 1947. He moved to the United States at the age of 18 to pursue his dream of becoming a bodybuilder. He went on to win seven Mr. Olympia titles and is considered one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time.
He began bodybuilding at a young age and quickly rose to the top of the sport, becoming the youngest person ever to win the Mr. Universe title at the age of 20. Schwarzenegger’s success in bodybuilding helped popularize the sport around the world, and he became a global icon. After retiring from bodybuilding, Schwarzenegger transitioned to acting.
He made his film debut in 1970 and quickly established himself as an action star. He starred in a number of successful films, including The Terminator, Predator, True Lies, and Conan the Barbarian. Schwarzenegger’s films have grossed over $3 billion worldwide, making him one of the most successful actors of all time. In addition to his acting career, Schwarzenegger has also been involved in politics. He served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011. Schwarzenegger is a complex and fascinating figure, and his story is one of ambition, achievement, and reinvention.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘unusual talent’
In his recently released Netflix documentary, Schwarzenegger credited his massive success to one thing and one thing only— his vision. He said,
“For my whole life, I had an unusual talent to see things very clearly in front of me.” “If I could see it in my mind, I thought it must be achievable. There is no doubt that you can make your vision a reality.”
This philosophy has made Schwarzenegger a multimillionaire actor and businessman who has earned at least $450 million from film salaries alone. However, his financial success did not come overnight. In fact, Schwarzenegger made his first million dollars in real estate before he was even a household name. When moving to the United States, the former governor had about $27,000 in savings from winning bodybuilding competitions. He soon began investing in real estate and eventually started trading apartment buildings. By the time he was 25 years old, Schwarzenegger had become a real estate millionaire. He was also able to avoid taxes by reinvesting his profits in new properties.
Quite the vision right there, we must say.
Arnold is streaming on Netflix now.
Source: Netflix
