Referenced Resources

Here are the resources mentioned in the interview:

People

• Arnold Schwarzenegger - The guest, best-selling author, former bodybuilder, actor, and former governor.
• Jay Shetty - The host of the podcast, “On Purpose with Jay Shetty.”
• Kurt Manul - Mr. Austria and Arnold’s early mentor/coach.
• Reg Park - A British bodybuilder and actor whom Arnold idolized.
• Marianne Park - Reg Park’s wife, mentioned in the context of their family life in South Africa.
• Joe Weider - Publisher of muscle magazines and creator of the bodybuilding industry; mentor to Arnold.
• Ben Weider - Joe Weider’s brother, co-founder of the bodybuilding federation.
• Steve Reeves - Mr. Universe (1950) who became a movie star (Hercules).
• Frank Frazetta - Artist known for painting Conan the Barbarian.
• Johnny Carson - Host of the Tonight Show, mentioned regarding book/movie promotion.
• Will Smith - Actor, mentioned in the context of global marketing advice.
• Sylvester Stallone - Actor, mentioned in the context of international stardom.
• Jean-Claude Van Damme - Actor, mentioned in the context of international stardom.
• Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Jimmy Stewart, Lucille Ball - Entertainers mentioned as peers Arnold worked with.
• Milton Berle - Comedian who trained Arnold in comedy.
• Gorbachev, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, George Bush, Bill Clinton, Richard Nixon, Nelson Mandela - Political figures Arnold met.
• Gray Davis - Former California Governor, mentioned as Arnold’s political opponent.
• Cruz Bustamante - Former Lieutenant Governor of California.
• Maria Shriver - Arnold’s former wife, mentioned regarding family life and children.
• Katherine Schwarzenegger, Christina Schwarzenegger - Arnold’s daughters.
• Sergeant Shriver - Arnold’s father-in-law, mentioned for his quote about destroying the mirror.
• Rudy Giuliani - Former Mayor of New York, mentioned regarding 9/11 fundraising.
• Jim Cameron - Filmmaker and friend who influenced Arnold regarding environmentalism and veganism.
• Pope John Paul - Mentioned as an example of a disciplined, systematic daily routine.
• Bob Raferson, Sally Fields, Jeff Bridges - Cast members of Arnold’s film “Stay Hungry.”

Organizations

• British Military - Occupying force in Austria during Arnold’s childhood.
• Austrian Army - Where Arnold served as a tank driver.
• Gold’s Gym - Famous bodybuilding gym.
• Melody Ranch - A location in Los Angeles housing military vehicles.
• Paramount Studios, Sony, Columbia, Disney, Warner Brothers - Hollywood film studios.
• Cinecittà - Film studio in Rome where Reg Park was discovered.
• Universal Gym - The gym in Munich where Arnold worked.
• Smolana Gym - A competitor gym in Munich.
• Simon and Schuster - Publisher of Arnold’s book.
• Schwarzenegger Institute - Arnold’s policy institute.
• Special Olympics - Charity organization Arnold supported.
• Flexport - Company that helped procure masks during COVID-19.

Documents

• “Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life” - Arnold Schwarzenegger’s book.
• “Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder” - Arnold’s previous book.
• Proposition 1A - A California ballot initiative regarding infrastructure.

Tools & Technologies

• iPhone / iPad / Computer - Devices mentioned by Arnold as distractions for modern youth.
• Tanks / Motorcycles / Big trucks / SUVs / Hummers / Oshkosh - Vehicles Arnold owns/drives.
• Transcendental Meditation - Technique Arnold used to focus and rejuvenate.
• Reverse Metering - A solar energy policy.
• Nuclear energy / Hydrogen / Electric vehicles - Technologies mentioned in the context of climate policy.

Other

• Second World War - Historical context for Arnold’s upbringing.
• Muscle Beach - Famous fitness location in Venice, California.
• Piccadilly Square - London landmark.
• Heathrow Airport - London airport.
• Thanksgiving - Holiday mentioned as part of Arnold’s cultural integration in America.
• Mr. Austria / Mr. Europe / Mr. Universe / Mr. Olympia - Bodybuilding competitions.
• Cannes Film Festival - Film festival.
• Terminator / Conan the Barbarian / Stay Hungry / Titanic / Avatar - Films mentioned.
• The “Final Five” - The podcast’s recurring segment.