“I could become and Star and get rich”: 76-Year-Old Arnold Schwarzenegger Still Has Not Given Up on His Iron Clad Mentality That Gave Him a $450 Million Net Worth
Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of those faces in the world of entertainment who has built his name with sheer hard work and great acting skills. From being a celebrity bodybuilder to one of the most prominent faces in the action genre of cinema- Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the most bankable stars in the world. He is known for reinventing the action genre in Hollywood. He has been associated with movies like- the Terminator trilogy, Commando, Conan The Destroyer, End Of Days, and Total Recall.
The former California Governor has been a self-proclaimed bona fide bodybuilding freak. The Terminator actor has been focused on body building since he was 15. He started his career with bodybuilding and won the Mr. Universe bodybuilding competition at the age of 20, after standing second just a year before.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Has Not Given Up On His Dreams
At the age of 76, when celebrities think about hanging their boots and look forward to their retirement plans- Arnold Schwarzenegger has taken the internet by storm. The actor was spotted at the Gold’s Gym in Los Angeles. The bodybuilding icon celebrated his 76th birthday weeks before, but looking at his dedication to fitness, nobody can imagine that he is nearing his 80s.
The Fubar actor was seen lifting weights with such dedication that it seemed as if he is about to participate in the upcoming Mr. Universe competition. According to the media outlet Mirror, the Aftermath actor was seen in all-black attire. From his T-shirt to his sunglasses-everything was black.
The actor said-
“The Mr. Universe title was my ticket to America, the land of opportunity, where I could become a star and get rich.”
The Gold’s Gym was the first place where Arnold Schwarzenegger started training when he landed in America. Coached by the head of the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding contest Joe Weider, the actor won the Mr. Olympia title seven times. After having a noteworthy filmography in Hollywood, the 76-year-old actor took a break from his acting career and tried his luck in politics. He was declared the governor of California in 2003.
Arnold Schwarzenegger On How His Love For Gymming Help Him Build A Strong Mentality
The entire world knows about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s dedication to bodybuilding and fitness. According to the actor, good physical health always has a direct effect and positive effect on one’s mental health. While talking about one of the lessons on how to focus on self-growth through physical health, the actor said-
“The muscle only grows from resistance. You have to struggle. You have to build strength.”
According to Arnold Schwarzenegger, his obsession with bodybuilding has helped him develop a resilient mind and a positive attitude toward life. The actor mentioned on his YouTube channel-
“The more I force my hands against that steel bar, the bigger the biceps get, and the stronger they get. When I was trying to squat 600 lbs, bench press 500 lbs, and deadlift 700 lbs, it didn’t feel like a walk in the park. It wasn’t easy.”
The Total Recall actor further continued-
“I was uncomfortable. It was painful. I was struggling. I was crying out loud in pain. Your mind and your character are no different than your body and your muscles. If you want to grow as a person, you really have to make friends with passion. Embrace the discomfort. Enjoy the struggle.”
While talking about the growing hatred Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke about how people should focus on making this world a better place to live, and aim towards building a society filled with love and support for people belonging from every walk of life. He even urged his fans to take care of their physical and mental health as they both are connected.
With an IMDB rating of 6.5/10, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Fubar is currently streaming on Netflix.
Source: Mirror
