Be Useful; Seven Tools for Life

#1 New York Times Bestseller

Arnold Schwarzenegger distills a lifetime of reinvention and achievement into Be Useful, a powerful guide to discovering your true purpose.

From bodybuilding champion to Hollywood’s highest-paid star to governor of California, Schwarzenegger’s unparalleled success was no accident—it was built through vision, hard work, problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to one principle instilled in him by his father: be useful.

In his signature direct and motivational style, Schwarzenegger shares the seven rules that shaped his extraordinary journey. Through personal stories—both legendary and never-before-told—he provides a practical framework for applying these lessons to any goal, whether in career, fitness, or personal fulfillment.

Too often, people feel stuck, disconnected from their purpose. But as Arnold proves, no one is coming to save you—and the good news is, you don’t need them to. The tools for success are within you, and Be Useful will show you how to put them to work.