Dammaged Goods: Hey Arnold: Up and At Them

"For me life is continuously being hungry.

The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive,

but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer."

- Arnold Schwarzenegger

It's that kind of thinking that makes Arnold one of a kind. I contend that the man is driven to a fault. He's made billions of dollars while inspiring millions if not billions of people around the world. Has he screwed up in life? Absolutely. And he'll be the first one to admit it while not blaming others. Instead of dwelling on what he can't change, he keeps moving forward like Conan or The Terminator. Even upon first arriving in America, Arnold didn't only spend his time lifting weights and tanning at the beach. He was taking business classes and starting construction companies while buying up real estate. He was a millionaire in his 20's so by the time he switched gears to acting, he could be picky with his roles instead of playing bit parts as a brute or truck driver for a paycheck. What Hollywood agent ever thought a guy with that last name and physique would become the world's highest paid movie star? Exactly.

It really ticks me off when I hear people pigeonhole Arnold as a steroid user and cast him off. The drugs were legal when he was using them and besides, he still looks better than 99% of others on the juice. As a teenager, he went AWOL from the military to compete, that's what we call dedication. There's lots of in shape guys running around in the world but how many of them have aspired or accomplished as much as The Oak? Look at any modern bodybuilder today, they all look the same: grotesque mountains of muscle that probably don't do anything but eat and train. What kind of life is that? Anybody who gets into drugs to give themselves a better body is a loser, it's like the woman who gets over sized breast implants then still wonders why men don't want to date her or pay attention to her. It's a fundamental flaw in their thinking.

In an age of the masses being desensitized but really fucking touchy, I'm glad Arnold can look at his body of work with a sense of humor. While Stallone is making $15 million an Expendables flick yet charging 800 bucks for an autograph and photo while crowd sourcing for movie budgets; Arnold uses his history and image for good. Always one to make fun of himself, Arnold exploits his charm and public persona for charity. Right now you can donate to his After School program for a chance to meet the legend, work out with him and ride around in his tank. Apparently he's matching user contributions up to $500,000 as well. What a guy.

Arnold and Epic Meal Time Gotta Eat!

For me life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Hey Arnold: Up and At Them

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