Name: The Schwarzenegger Mindset – Making a Big Change
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Making a Big Change

Sometimes life just happens.

You start with a dream, and end up taking the first decent thing that’s offered. But that dream, that vision, never really fizzles out. It sits in your mind like an open tab on the internet. Something that you’ll... get back to…someday.

Don’t worry though, this feeling is incredibly common. And the good news is that, you can do something about it. If the change you want to make is in your career; this Blinkist Article will bring you a few tips from a person whose life has been characterized by reinvention and excellence.

Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Arnold has reached some of the highest heights in the domains of body building, acting and politics. It’s like he’s had multiple lives. And by doing so, he proves that, we too, can have another life. Or in this case, another career.

Here’s the article in a nutshell.

Becoming the next version of yourself, can either be directed or undirected,

If you have a vision of where you want to be in the future… and you want to reach it; you must adopt an intentional and directed mindset.

This starts with believing that, you not only “can” become the person you envision, but that, with the right steps, that change is inevitable.

The clearer the vision and more precise the steps, the more likely you are to end up where you want.

To get a good idea of what those steps should be; work backwards from your goal. Look at what those who you admire have done. Look at what others who are on the same path are doing. Eventually you will have to carve your own path, but to begin with there are usually clear steps in front of you, you just have to take them.

Finally, take notice of the little things. Changing your career won’t happen overnight. It will happen a little bit at a time. But just like small efforts add up to great outcomes; small distractions can take you a long way off course.

So, stay focused.

Now, that was only the highlights.

If you want to learn more about how to change your life and career from the master career changer, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Stick around.

Conclusion

Arnold Schwarzenegger's principles of belief, strategic planning, determined action, and incremental progress provide a model for anyone looking to successfully change careers.

Firstly, any career transition begins with believing in oneself and having a clear vision of the intended destination. As Schwarzenegger found mentorship in Reg Park, individuals should seek mentors or role models in their desired field to provide insight and clarity. Strategically reverse engineering a customized plan for themselves.

Recommendations

If you’re interested in learning more about the topics we’ve discussed in this Blinkist article, we’ve got some recommendations for you.

First, we’ve got Grit to Great by Linda Kaplan Thaler & Robin Koval. This Blink will give you an example of how, getting to the top, is often a matter of grit.

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What is The Schwarzenegger Mindset – Making a Big Change about?

Arnold Schwarzenegger has accomplished transformative feats, from immigrating to the U.S. to becoming a champion bodybuilder and movie star turned politician. This article distills Arnold's core principles for taking charge of your life's path and achieving your biggest goals, whether physical, professional, or personal. Read this for concrete strategies from one of the world's most driven self-made men on how to turn ambitious visions into reality through sheer willpower and wise planning.

About the Author

This Article was created by the Content Team at Blinkist based on the main ideas from 8 Lessons From Arnold Schwarzenegger For Personal Success by Adam Bornstein; Arnold Schwarzenegger Just Revealed His Incredibly Simple Rule for Success by Philip Ellis; In 1 Word; Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals the Secret of Success by Carmine Gallo; Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Key Mindset For Success by Steve Burns; and How Arnold’s Mindset Has Helped Him Find Success by Bill Dobbins.