“My Hair Was Pulled, I Was Hit With the Belt”: Arnold Schwarzenegger Shared the Reason Behind Him Being a Rebel Since Childhood in 2004

Discussing bodybuilding can never be complete without talking about Arnold Schwarzenegger. An Austrian native young boy who flipped the future of bodybuilding. Bodybuilding wasn’t followed hugely or loved sport by the audience before 1970. However, Arnold Schwarzenegger changed this with his incredible physique and outspoken nature.

Arnold used to speak his heart out. Moreover, while pursuing bodybuilding, he was also featured in movies, which helped him get closer to the audience. Even though he was not a native American, he quickly melted into the hearts of the audience. It didn’t start here. Arnold was a rebel and always looked to change things for the better. Once, he shared how the rebellion in him came to action.

Arnold Schwarzenegger didn’t agree with the Austrian way of bringing up children

While growing up in Austria, Arnold found it very difficult to live in their traditional way. All his dislikes accounted for him to leave Austria and coming to the US to make his name and career. However, he liked several things from Austria as well. He received optimism and determination from his Austrian background, which helped him to stay positive in difficult situations. 

In 2004, Arnold said, “My hair was pulled. I was hit with belts. So was the kid next door, and so was the kid next door. It was just the way it was. Many of the children I’ve seen were broken by their parents, which was the German-Austrian mentality. Break the will. They didn’t want to create an individual…. It was all about conforming.”

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He continued, “I was one who did not conform and whose will could not be broken. Therefore I became a rebel. Every time I got hit, and every time someone said, ‘You can’t do this,’ I said, ‘This is not going to be for much longer, because I’m going to move out of here. I want to be rich. I want to be somebody’.” He added, “Of course, I had no plan how.” 

Arnold was confident to conquer his every dream

Only a dreamer can conquer the world. But only when he works hard enough on his dreams with determination and perseverance. Arnold was always clear in his goals. He predicted his future in the 70s when he told his then-girlfriend that he will become the governor of California one day. 

Before that, he predicted he will become a successful bodybuilder, and he did become one. Whatever he determines in his mind, he eventually conquers with his hard work.  

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Your decisions lead to consequences that eventually build your future. He didn’t just complain about what he didn’t like in his native place. But he changed his life accordingly so that he never had to complain. Arnold’s decisions have led him to his luxurious and king-size life. Moreover, after the decision, the hard work and dedication he puts into his dreams make him more successful in life.