Personal Development Book of the Month: Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger
by Don Smith
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Born in a year of famine in a tiny Austrian town to becoming one of the most widely recognized names on the planet, Arnold Schwarzenegger's life story is a study in what it takes to become the best, and some of the pitfalls along the way. Seven-time Mr. Olympia winner, four-time Mr. Universe winner, Golden Globe winner, former governor of California which would be ranked as the world's fifth largest economy if it were a sovereign nation, a long list of successful action movies, the successes Schwarzenegger has had would take many pages to list.
He also struggled like most of us do, going through a divorce, leaving behind friends and family to move to an unfamiliar country, heart problems, money problems, and losing loved ones to name a few of his challenges.
I hope you'll enjoy this book as much as I did!
About the Author
Don Smith
Happily married with five kids, Smith owns a technology company, is the founder of this site, has served on the board of directors for multiple companies, and loves playing soccer, hiking, and mentoring.
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