Jocko Podcast 427: Work Hard and Be Useful. With Arnold Schwarzenegger.

I love how Echo and Jocko can just listen, without interrupting the flow of Arnold's stories. This is how you conduct an interview!

I bet Echo was on cloud 9 when the great Arnold told him his “guns” are pretty big 😂😂😂

'Comfort is the evil of everything' What a great quote!

So i am at home, kind of broke so i dont have all these streaming services to find something good to watch so i have to resort to using the free platforms. And then i run into this. Befor i start watching i just want to say, thank you Jocko Podcast!

Never saw Jocko showing more respect and being in awe than in any other episode. Very few people seem to have that effect on Jocko.

The one and only Arnold Schwarzenegger. This man was my hero growing up and a huge inspiration for me. Great to hear stories of his early life. His advice on working and toughing out is spot on, like the saying goes: Tough times make tough people. As a kid who was bullied all though school, my life changed when I discovered sports. My athletics coach, who I will be forever grateful for, provided me with guidance and pushing me when I felt like giving up. He changed my habits, my diet and my whole outlook on life. He is gone now (passed away in 2005) but i learnt his lessons well and try to pass them on to my children.

00:00 🏋 Hard work is irreplaceable; there's no substitute for putting in the effort to achieve success. 01:24 🌟 Arnold Schwarzenegger's life exemplifies the power of hard work, from bodybuilding success to Hollywood stardom, philanthropy, and politics. 03:30 📸 Arnold reminisces about Annie Leibovitz, the renowned photographer, and her skill in capturing candid moments. 10:11 👑 Arnold reflects on his wedding, attended by diverse figures like Oprah Winfrey, showcasing a blend of entertainment, politics, and more. 17:00 🛣 Arnold's difficult upbringing, including his father's alcoholism, fueled his ambition to escape to America and pursue his dreams. 20:53 💪 Inspired by bodybuilder Reg Park, Arnold dedicated himself to intense training, mirroring Park's work ethic despite limited resources. 22:41 💪 Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses his rigorous weightlifting routine, including Olympic lifting movements, deadlifts, shoulder shrugs, and more. 24:15 🏋 Arnold recalls copying his idol, Reg Park, and improvising workouts due to limited equipment, emphasizing the importance of adaptation and determination in training. 26:50 🌟 At 19 years old, Arnold met Reg Park, who inspired him to aim for winning the Mr. Universe contest, leading to Arnold's victory at 20 years old. 27:42 💼 Arnold's determination to win the Mr. Universe contest at a young age led to a successful career in bodybuilding, including posing exhibitions and international recognition. 28:34 🌍 Arnold and Reg Park worked together to establish the Mr. Olympia contest, negotiating with the South African government to allow mixed-race judging, audience, competitors, and sponsors. 37:02 🚫 Arnold addresses the misconception of becoming "muscle-bound" from weightlifting, highlighting how athletes have proven the benefits of strength training for performance enhancement. 41:11 🏋‍♂ Arnold facilitated the donation of 40 tons of weightlifting equipment to troops in Iraq, recognizing the importance of strength training for military personnel's physical and mental well-being. 44:38 🌍 Arnold reflects on the global proliferation of weightlifting facilities, noting how gyms have become ubiquitous in fire stations, police stations, military bases, hotels, and sports teams worldwide. 46:14 💪 Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses the potential of bodybuilding to attract large audiences, akin to other sports like basketball or football, emphasizing the importance of promoting its appeal to the general public. 50:36 🎯 Arnold reflects on his military experience, highlighting how enduring hardship and discomfort during training prepared him for life's challenges, instilling resilience and a can-do attitude. 53:18 💡 The conversation shifts to the importance of physical fitness in the military, noting its benefits not only for physical health but also for fostering camaraderie and a sense of community among soldiers. 57:26 🌟 Arnold emphasizes the significance of having a clear vision in life, drawing parallels between his bodybuilding journey and his subsequent success in the movie industry, stressing the transformative power of visualization and focused effort. 58:08 📚 Arnold discusses the concept of vision further, citing examples from his book "Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life," highlighting the importance of having a purpose and direction to combat feelings of aimlessness or dissatisfaction. 01:00:22 🏋‍♂ Reflecting on his bodybuilding days, Arnold shares how each step towards his goal brought him joy and motivation, likening his journey to a religious conviction, where unwavering belief and dedication led to tangible progress. 01:04:19 🎬 Despite facing skepticism and naysayers in Hollywood, Arnold persevered by applying the same disciplined approach he used in bodybuilding, illustrating the power of determination, hard work, and self-belief in achieving success. 01:06:20 🔄 Arnold reflects on how his perceived limitations, such as his accent and physique, turned into advantages in his acting career, demonstrating the importance of embracing one's uniqueness and leveraging it to defy expectations. 01:08:09 💡 Having a clear vision of where you're going is crucial for success, as illustrated by the analogy of foreigners lost in Hollywood, emphasizing the importance of knowing your direction in life. 01:09:35 🎯 Finding your passion and setting goals based on your internal drive rather than comparing yourself to others is essential for fulfillment and success. 01:10:28 💼 Without a clear vision and goal, hard work and other positive attributes may not lead to success, emphasizing the necessity of knowing where you're headed. 01:11:54 🚀 Having a clear vision makes the required work easier to accomplish because it provides purpose and direction, ensuring that efforts are aligned with achieving the desired outcome. 01:16:56 🔍 Having a specific goal, no matter how seemingly trivial or grandiose, provides clarity and motivation, as demonstrated by examples of fitness goals and aspirations for success. 01:21:06 🛠 Success in sales and communication requires understanding and adapting to the needs and preferences of different individuals, demonstrating sensitivity and effective persuasion techniques. 01:27:57 🎬 Arnold Schwarzenegger shares the backstory of convincing producers to include 50 bodybuilders in the movie "Stay Hungry", highlighting the unexpected journey from starting to work out to celebrating bodybuilding on screen. 01:29:24 💡 Schwarzenegger emphasizes the importance of turning seemingly negative or irrelevant questions into productive answers, showcasing how he redirects inquiries about personal failures to promote upcoming documentaries. 01:31:16 🔄 Reflecting on his early career setbacks, Schwarzenegger underscores the value of reframing failures into opportunities for growth, exemplifying how he learned from losing the 1968 Mr. Universe contest to Frank Zane. 01:39:22 🥗 Schwarzenegger discusses dietary adjustments advised by Frank Zane and Franco Columbu, highlighting the impact of cutting out milk products and desserts to achieve better definition in bodybuilding. 01:40:56 💪 Contrary to the popular mantra, Schwarzenegger asserts that he achieved definition through overtraining rather than a strict diet, suggesting that training intensity can compensate for dietary indulgences to some extent. 01:44:32 🏋‍♂ Schwarzenegger emphasizes the importance of tailoring workout routines to individual body types and weaknesses, highlighting the need for experimentation and customization in training programs. 01:47:04 🤔 Reflecting on his experience at Vince's gym, Schwarzenegger illustrates the importance of trying new exercises and experimenting with different techniques to understand their specific benefits for muscle development. 01:48:25 🏋‍♂ Schwarzenegger stresses the significance of personal experimentation and adaptation in training, emphasizing the role of bone structure and individual anatomy in determining exercise effectiveness. 01:48:38 🏋‍♂ Understanding your body and making subtle adjustments is key to effective training. 01:50:14 💡 Discovering what motivates you is essential for success and fulfillment. 01:56:41 🪞 Recognize your own truth, then transition to helping others for greater fulfillment. 02:00:08 🎬 Arnold Schwarzenegger's success with "Twins" demonstrates the power of persistence in the face of doubt. 02:02:55 🎥 Insight into the making of the Predator movie and why Arnold Schwarzenegger didn't play the Predator. 02:06:52 🏋‍♂ Arnold Schwarzenegger emphasizes the importance of hard work, trying different things, and recognizing individual differences, both in bodybuilding and in politics. 02:07:20 🤝 Schwarzenegger's approach to governance involved reaching compromises and bringing together people with diverse perspectives to make things work, rather than getting stuck in stalemates. 02:08:01 🥦 While eating greens might not always be exciting, they are crucial for a balanced diet and can be mad

Crazy to think that Arnie was playing Jocko in the movies, and Jocko was playing Arnie in real life. Two Ledgends having a great conversation

Best Arnold interview I’ve ever seen, he’s so relaxed and natural here I love it, he’s really honest and chilled here the real Arnold ♥️♥️♥️

Arnold and Jocko...I never thought and yet have always looked forward to just this...What a treat. Thank you, Jocko and Echo, for bringing this epic man to your studio for all of us to watch and listen...Huge respect and love to you all!

I love how Arnold was just casually talking about curling 275....I feel so weak right now.

After listening to this podcast I had the best leg day of my life. Hit multiple PR's! Super motivating :D

“Screw your freedom.” - Arnold

"Find the place where you want to go, no matter how difficult it is."

I fucking love how Jocko was getting all giddy when Arnold was speaking about weightlifting. It’s because Arnold, the GOAT, was speaking his language. Cool to see Jocko as a fan boy, because we are ALL Arnold fan boys!

12am in shop working on taxes 1 month late 2023 EOY, booked until June 2024 with customers and running a solo business in Japan... this hits the spot!!! Always motivated however never can be motivated enough!!

I am have not seen any of Arnold's films. However, this podcast was like sitting next to the fireplace, listening to one's grandfather giving life lessons to the grandchildren. Wonderful podcast, Jocko. It is very different from the usual but very enjoyable. Thank you.

We came to America from behind the iron curtain in ‘82. Conan was the first movie I went to see with my dad. Didn’t understand a word. Didn’t have to. Arnold was an inspiration ever since. Thank you Arnold. You are THE MAN.

Jocko and Echo did an amazing job and really impressed Arnold. I’m really happy to see such respect and honor these men exemplified. Beautifully done!

The best Arnold interview I've seen, kudos to Jocko and Echo for letting the legend speak without interruption.