Arnold Schwarzenegger has a powerful message about the time we all have each day: 24 hours. No more, no less.
The "bad news," as he puts it, is that we all have the same 24 hours. But the good news? That means there's nothing we can't accomplish if we put in the work.
The key is to stop wasting time. Schwarzenegger rattles off all the ways we fritter away those precious hours - social media, TV, partying … I'm guilty of it all. "Busyness is bullshit," he says. If it matters, you'll make the time.
He speaks from experience. Even at the height of his bodybuilding and acting career, Schwarzenegger was constantly hustling - taking classes, teaching seminars, doing construction work. All while relentlessly pursuing his vision.
Sure, he had more natural energy. But the real secret, he says, is finding joy and motivation in the progress, not just the end goal. When you're chasing a dream, there's nothing more energizing than moving forward, even if it means skipping meals or limiting sleep.
Schwarzenegger breaks it down - eight hours for sleep, eight for work, an hour and a half for commute, three and a half for family. That still leaves two hours to take over the world. Or maybe that’s just me.
The point is, we all have the time. The question is, how are you spending it? Are you making excuses, or are you making progress?
Take a hard look at your 24 hours. Where can you find that extra hour? What's your big vision, and what can you do today to bring it closer?
It won't be easy, but as Schwarzenegger says, "Get to work."
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On that note, I'm James Brown, and as always, be well.
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