37 pages 1 hour read

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Be Useful, Arnold Schwarzenegger interweaves his journey from an Austrian village to a bodybuilding champion, actor, and governor with actionable self-help advice, distilled into seven key strategies. He covers vision creation, full commitment, hard work, effective communication, positive thinking, knowledge expansion, and community service, emphasizing that being "useful" gives meaning to ambition and self-development.

Reviews & Readership

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Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger offers inspiring life lessons and motivational insights, rooted in the author's eclectic career. Readers appreciate his pragmatic advice and engaging anecdotes. However, some feel the content is occasionally repetitive and lacks depth in certain areas. Overall, a compelling read for fans and those seeking encouragement.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Be Useful?

Readers who enjoy self-help and motivational books like David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me or Jocko Willink's Extreme Ownership will find Arnold Schwarzenegger's Be Useful inspiring. Ideal for those seeking practical guidance on resilience, personal growth, and overcoming challenges.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Self Help

Topics

Philosophy

Themes

Self Discovery

Emotions/Behavior: Courage

Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance