Be Useful
by Arnold Schwarzenegger
Schwarzenegger's seven rules, have a clear vision, never think small, work your ass off, sell, shift gears, shut your mouth and open your mind, break your mirrors, come with stories from bodybuilding, Hollywood and the governor's office. The advice is simple and earned, and the book is better written than skeptics expect.
Read it if…
you want blunt, practical encouragement from someone who did improbable things three times.
Skip it if…
you want nuance; the rules are broad and the examples are his.
Three things you will actually use
- See the goal clearly before you start.
- Sell your work; nobody will do it for you.
- Be useful to others; it is the whole point.
Do this first
Write your vision in one sentence specific enough that a stranger could picture it.
Our verdict
Straightforward and surprisingly good; a strong motivational memoir.
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