Arnold Schwarzenegger opens the book by talking about the lowest point in his professional and personal lives. What effect does this have? How does this set the tone for the rest of the book?

Schwarzenegger has embraced his role as a “self-help” guy at this stage of his life and discusses throughout the book how he dedicates his efforts to helping others reach their goals. How does he establish credibility in the self-help space?

In the author’s view, to what extent are people responsible for the negative and/or unhappy circumstances in their lives? What are some arguments supporting or countering his stance?