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#216: Arnold Schwarzenegger Part 2! Bodybuilding, Investing, and Online Battles
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Arnold Schwarzenegger (@Schwarzenegger) told you he'd be back. In our first conversation (episode 60), the former Mr. Olympia, Terminator, and Governator shared lessons learned, daily routines, psychological warfare tactics, favorite books, early entrepreneurial ventures (and tips), meditation, and many stories no one had heard before. This time around, the new host of the Celebrity Apprentice answered your most popular and upvoted questions, including some controversial ones. He does not shy away from anything, and this is no exception. In this episode, among other things, Arnold talks about his recent Twitter battle with President-elect Donald Trump, his investment strategies, politics, the state of bodybuilding, his sleep schedule, and many more never-before-told stories. [Special thanks to Daniel Ketchell for pitching the questions here.] He forgot to plug his latest project, however, so I will: tune into the new Celebrity Apprentice Mondays at 8 p.m., or watch it on the NBC app. I hope you enjoy this incredible round 2 Q&A with Arnold Schwarzenegger! I promise that it doesn't disappoint. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Wealthfront. Wealthfront is a massively disruptive (in a good way) set-it-and-forget-it investing service, led by technologists from places like Apple and world-famous investors. It has exploded in popularity in the last two years and now has more than $2.5B under management. In fact, some of my good investor friends in Silicon Valley have millions of their own money in Wealthfront. Why? Because you can get services previously limited to the ultra-wealthy and only pay pennies on the dollar for them, and it's all through smarter software instead of retail locations and bloated sales teams. Check out wealthfront.com/tim, take their risk assessment quiz, which only takes 2-5 minutes, and they'll show you -- for free -- exactly the portfolio they'd put you in. If you want to just take their advice and do it yourself, you can. Or, as I would, you can set it and forget it. Well worth a few minutes: wealthfront.com/tim. This podcast is brought to you by Athletic Greens. I get asked all the time, "If you could only use one supplement, what would it be?" My answer is, inevitably, Athletic Greens. It is my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body and did not get paid to do so. Listeners of The Tim Ferriss Show get $100 worth of travel packs for free when placing an order -- that's twenty free additional travel pouches. Just visit AthleticGreens.com/Tim.***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this episode, Tim speaks about his favorite five bullet Fridays, how he meets guests for his podcast and shares his opinion on the optimal minimal in terms of finding solutions.
00:00 - 01:21 (01:21)
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In this episode, Tim speaks about his favorite five bullet Fridays, how he meets guests for his podcast and shares his opinion on the optimal minimal in terms of finding solutions.
Episode#216: Arnold Schwarzenegger Part 2! Bodybuilding, Investing, and Online Battles
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to the Tim Ferriss Show to answer upvoted and controversial questions from listeners about daily routines, psychological warfare tactics, favorite books, and more.
01:21 - 08:44 (07:22)
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Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to the Tim Ferriss Show to answer upvoted and controversial questions from listeners about daily routines, psychological warfare tactics, favorite books, and more.
Episode#216: Arnold Schwarzenegger Part 2! Bodybuilding, Investing, and Online Battles
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Arnold Schwarzenegger encourages women to have a clear vision, inspire others, and rally everyone behind them instead of thinking of themselves as a woman while leading.
08:44 - 15:21 (06:36)
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Arnold Schwarzenegger encourages women to have a clear vision, inspire others, and rally everyone behind them instead of thinking of themselves as a woman while leading. He also shares his thoughts on women's bodybuilding and how women should have the same rights to do the same sports as men.
Episode#216: Arnold Schwarzenegger Part 2! Bodybuilding, Investing, and Online Battles
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
California's success in reducing greenhouse gases and promoting renewable energy while still achieving economic growth proves that protecting the environment and the economy are not mutually exclusive.
15:22 - 20:33 (05:11)
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California's success in reducing greenhouse gases and promoting renewable energy while still achieving economic growth proves that protecting the environment and the economy are not mutually exclusive. Additionally, effective time management and avoiding technology before bedtime can improve productivity and sleep quality.
Episode#216: Arnold Schwarzenegger Part 2! Bodybuilding, Investing, and Online Battles
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about the importance of practice in order to gain confidence and become a master at something, whether it's acting, bodybuilding, or running a corporation.
20:34 - 25:23 (04:49)
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Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about the importance of practice in order to gain confidence and become a master at something, whether it's acting, bodybuilding, or running a corporation. He also mentions the importance of recognizing changes in metabolism as you age.
Episode#216: Arnold Schwarzenegger Part 2! Bodybuilding, Investing, and Online Battles
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Pollution is the biggest killer in the world, with seven million people dying every year due to pollution-related causes.
25:23 - 31:37 (06:14)
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Pollution is the biggest killer in the world, with seven million people dying every year due to pollution-related causes. While climate change is a pressing issue, the focus should also be on the devastating impact of pollution and the need for a green economy to create new jobs.
Episode#216: Arnold Schwarzenegger Part 2! Bodybuilding, Investing, and Online Battles
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Arnold Schwarzenegger shares how his mindset changed from having tunnel vision to also thinking about how he can help others.
31:38 - 37:15 (05:37)
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Arnold Schwarzenegger shares how his mindset changed from having tunnel vision to also thinking about how he can help others. He believes that there is no such thing as a self-made man and encourages others to reach out and help those who need it.
Episode#216: Arnold Schwarzenegger Part 2! Bodybuilding, Investing, and Online Battles
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The key to happiness is to recognize that there are many paths to success and fulfillment, and what's important is being satisfied and happy in the choices you make.
37:15 - 41:54 (04:38)
Summary
The key to happiness is to recognize that there are many paths to success and fulfillment, and what's important is being satisfied and happy in the choices you make. This is exemplified by Warren Buffett, who advises Michael Denari in a future episode of The Apprentice.
Episode#216: Arnold Schwarzenegger Part 2! Bodybuilding, Investing, and Online Battles
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses the shift in the ideal body in professional bodybuilding, expressing his belief that the winners should have a more appealing, V-shaped body rather than looking like "monsters" on stage.
41:55 - 50:17 (08:21)
Summary
Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses the shift in the ideal body in professional bodybuilding, expressing his belief that the winners should have a more appealing, V-shaped body rather than looking like "monsters" on stage. He also discusses the evolution and popularity of bodybuilding as a sport and activity.
Episode#216: Arnold Schwarzenegger Part 2! Bodybuilding, Investing, and Online Battles
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Arnold Schwarzenegger shares that setting high goals is important and that taking risks and not being afraid of failure is what differentiates winners from losers.
50:17 - 56:21 (06:03)
Summary
Arnold Schwarzenegger shares that setting high goals is important and that taking risks and not being afraid of failure is what differentiates winners from losers.
Episode#216: Arnold Schwarzenegger Part 2! Bodybuilding, Investing, and Online Battles
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses the difference between spending money and investing in real estate, stating that the latter will increase in value over time.
56:22 - 1:02:22 (06:00)
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Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses the difference between spending money and investing in real estate, stating that the latter will increase in value over time. He shares his excitement for buying raw land and developing it into apartments, office buildings, or shopping malls, mentioning how he saved up $27,000 to buy a six-unit apartment building and eventually sold it to buy a 12-unit one.
Episode#216: Arnold Schwarzenegger Part 2! Bodybuilding, Investing, and Online Battles
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The key to success in politics is not to be all the way on the right or all the way on the left, but to find common ground in the center in order to achieve progress.
1:02:22 - 1:08:26 (06:03)
Summary
The key to success in politics is not to be all the way on the right or all the way on the left, but to find common ground in the center in order to achieve progress. This involves being willing to work together, even with those who have different views.
Episode#216: Arnold Schwarzenegger Part 2! Bodybuilding, Investing, and Online Battles
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The founders of Weider Health and Fitness discovered that using European branding and marketing for their bricklaying and stonework business was very successful in attracting American customers.
1:08:26 - 1:12:02 (03:35)
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The founders of Weider Health and Fitness discovered that using European branding and marketing for their bricklaying and stonework business was very successful in attracting American customers. They were able to save some money, buy protein powders, and enjoy the best foods with the good profits they made.
Episode#216: Arnold Schwarzenegger Part 2! Bodybuilding, Investing, and Online Battles
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Listeners of The Tim Ferriss Show can receive $100 worth of travel packs for free by ordering from Athletic Greens, while Wealthfront offers automated investing strategies at low costs, with $15,000 managed for free for Tim Ferriss Show listeners who open an account.
1:12:02 - 1:16:40 (04:37)
Summary
Listeners of The Tim Ferriss Show can receive $100 worth of travel packs for free by ordering from Athletic Greens, while Wealthfront offers automated investing strategies at low costs, with $15,000 managed for free for Tim Ferriss Show listeners who open an account.