Why Arnold Schwarzenegger Doesn’t Consider Himself “Self Made” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

I find this man more interesting today than I ever did at the peak of his career. He has aged very gracefully so far.

as a recovering alcoholic who's relapsed at least a dozen times in the past few years, Arnold's talk of failure really hit home. I just gotta keep trying at sobriety, pushing myself harder each time to stay clean. Thanks Arnold.

I'm so happy he said this. I always (wrongly) assumed he wanted to push the bs of self made men, but once again arnold subverts expectations.

It's very interesting how truly great Conan has become as an interviewer. He was always good, but this podcast with no audience to pander to has really taken him to the next level. There's no way he could have gotten this depth of insight into Arnold's life in front of a studio audience.

Arnold is both, totally old-school and very open-minded - which is a rare breed to be found these days

I met Arnold in the late 1970's at a book signing for one of his bodybuilding books. He could barely speak English but I could tell that he was a down to earth guy with a sense of humor and a humble attitude. He had two bodyguards there but no one could figure out why. He really didn't need them, he was huge!

Arnold's idea of failure being temporary is so important for people to understand.

Deep respect for this self realization that he isn't a self made man, nobody is for that matter. The most successful people had a lot of help along the way.

Conan is an outstanding interviewer, and Arnold is giving back so much in this part of his life.

Arnie is always inspiring positivity when he speaks. A lifelong hero of mine, in the movies & the gym.

Arnold is spitting FACTS here. There is no such thing as a "self-made man" or woman. We all have parents that provided us either with the tools to succeed in life (if they were good parents) or with the barriers to keep us down (if they were lousy parents). Also, we all had MENTORS that have inspired and influenced our life choices. And the quality of those choices depended on the quality of those mentors. Someone like Arnold that recognizes that he received help along the way to his remarkable success, is a much better role model than egomaniacs (such as modern day influencers) that give absolutely no credit to anyone for their success. And that then try to promote the myth that they have a SECRET way to success and profit from selling that myth.

This is why I love Arnold. He is so humble and ready to give credit where credit is due. Truly an inspirational man.

That mirror joke... rofl. Damn Arnold was showing how much of a deep thinker he is, but he's also so damned quick witted.

Conan is the only person who has cheered me up when I was going through Agoraphobia and OCD. I remember he said on his show to be kind, work hard and amazing things will happen. I teared up and I believe that was the catalyst that changed my life. Today, I write inspirational articles for mental health organizations, Hospitals and therapists. I am also the recipient of 2 awards and a Mighty Leader Badge. In addition to two article magazine publications and 2 newspaper publications.I also beat anorexia and went from less than 135 to 248.3 pounds. I tell you this because anything in this world is possible with a positive mindset. I love you Conan. Hope to meet you one day and give you a big hug.

He’s 76 years old. To be so sharp, so articulate, so… just… alive, is hugely remarkable!

How is noone mentioning that Conan is actually interviewing Conan? That's epic! Love both of em. Great conversation.

As a behavioral psychologist, I am witnessing what he's referring to for the "softer," younger generation. Clearly not minimizing significant concerns, but I do agree that, collectively, they are significantly more prone to distress avoidance. The ease of distraction/escape is so easily accessible and rarely challenged. Nice to hear a larger public figure highlighting the need to embrace the full range of life experiences.

Jingle All The Way is an underrated Christmas film. He was so endearing in it.

Arnold and Conan are both two of the most humble and down to Earth celebrities there are.

It would be hard for anyone to say they are a self-made person. Everyone needs others to help them succeed.