Schwarzenegger Knows Business: Degree Shows Brains and Braun
Arnold Schwarzenegger has become an enthralling public figure. From body-builder to action movie hero to governor of California, many people are wondering what makes Arnie tick and why he succeeds in everything from business to politics.
Body-Building and Business
Born in Thal, Austria, Arnold Schwarzenegger fell in love with body-building at an early age. His career won him four Mr. Universe titles and seven Mr. Olympia wins, but unlike many people who've come to fame and fortune quickly only to lose it all, Schwarzenegger took his early contest winnings and invested them. He put his money into property and a mail-order body-building equipment company, according to a BBC profile. As a result, his natural business sense made him a millionaire by the age of 22.From Mr. Universe to Mr. Moneybags
Along the way, Schwarzenegger earned a business degree, which gave him a solid career foundation. While not the most intuitive start to an acting career, his business sense encouraged continued investments in real estate and stocks. So while he was living in the limelight from successes in Conan The Barbarian, The Terminator movies, and others, he also was building quite a fortune.Online Business Degree
Aside from a lot of protein whey supplements and hours in the gym, an online business degree could also help you to follow Arnold's example. Fame comes and goes, but an online business degree and the knowledge gleaned from the program can stay with you and help you stay business-smart with your finances. An online business degree also gives you schedule flexibility to work around your career, acting gigs, and weight-lifting commitments. It may also let you fit in a little time for a campaign for political office.Source
About the Author
James Tolles is a freelance writer and enjoys weight-lifting. He has also seen all three of Schwarzenegger's Terminator movies.
