James Brown delivers an empowering message, inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger, about the transformative potential of our daily 24 hours. The episode emphasizes that everyone, regardless of background or status, has the same amount of time each day. The real difference lies in how we choose to use it. Brown shares Schwarzenegger's perspective that many of us waste precious hours on distractions like social media and partying. The key takeaway is to focus on productivity and purpose. Schwarzenegger's own life serves as a testament to this philosophy; even at the peak of his fame, he was constantly learning and hustling, driven by a vision that provided both motivation and joy. Brown challenges listeners to examine their daily routines, identify where time is being wasted, and reallocate it towards their dreams. The episode concludes with a call to action: find your vision, make the time, and work relentlessly towards achieving your goals.
Takeaways:
Arnold Schwarzenegger emphasizes that everyone has the same 24 hours each day to achieve their goals.
The key to success, according to Schwarzenegger, is to stop wasting time on unproductive activities.
Finding joy and motivation in the process, not just the end goal, is essential for progress.
Schwarzenegger's breakdown includes 8 hours for sleep, work, commute, family, and 2 hours for personal growth.
Even at the peak of his career, Schwarzenegger was always hustling, constantly working towards his vision.
Identifying where you can find extra time in your day is crucial for pursuing your big dreams.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has a powerful message about the time we have each day.
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24 hours.
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No more, no less.
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The bad news, as he puts it, is we all have the same 24 hours.
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But the good news?
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That means there's nothing we can't accomplish if we put in the work.
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The key is to stop wasting time.
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Schwarzenegger rattles off all the ways that we fritter away those precious hours.
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Social media, tv, partying.
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I'm guilty of it all.
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Busyness is bull, he says, and be useful.
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Seven tools for life if it matters, you'll make the time.
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He speaks from experience.
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Even at the height of his bodybuilding and acting career, Schwarzenegger was constantly hustling, taking classes, teaching seminars, doing construction work, all while relentlessly chasing his vision.
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Sure, he had more natural energy, but the real secret, he said, is finding joyous in motivation in the progress, not just the end goal.
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When you're chasing a dream, there's nothing more energizing than moving forward, he says.
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Even if it means skipping meals or limiting sleep.
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Schwarzenegger breaks it down 8 hours for sleep, eight for work, an hour and a half for commute, three and a half for family.
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That still leaves 2 hours to take over the world.
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Or maybe that's just me.
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The point is, take a hard look at your 24 hours.
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Where can you find that extra hour?
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What's your big vision, and what can you do today to bring it closer?
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It won't be easy.
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But as Schwarzenegger says, get to work.
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