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The Arnold Schwarzenegger birthplace in Thal bei Graz, Austria, with museum and statue commemorating his achievements in bodybuilding. "Mr. Everything," as some refer to him in fun, holds titles as Mr. Olympia Junior, Mr. International, Mr. World, Mr. Universe, and Mr. Olympia. He still has the record for being the youngest person to win the Mr. Olympia title at age 23.
Do You Know Who You Want to Be And Where You Are Going?
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BY ERIC OLLILA
uring a graduation commencement address to the class of 2020, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the legendary bodybuilder, actor, producer, and 38th governor of California, shared a growing concern he has for young people. (You can watch it here: bit. ly/3zxOSAb Commencement Address for the Class of 2020 | Politics & Issues — Arnold
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Schwarzenegger). During the address, he recounts an experience he had a few years ago when he had attended another graduation celebration and given their commencement address. While visiting with and enjoying the company of the new graduates, he asked them about their plans for the future: What was on the horizon for them now that they had just
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graduated from college? To his astonishment, the majority of the young people to whom he spoke had no substantive answer. It was as if they had no direction or vision in their lives. When asked what he wanted to do with his life, one young man appeared to be like a "deer in the headlights," said Schwarzenegger. Still, others responded with answers like, "Well, I'm hoping that
