Olivia: Ever feel stuck focusing only on your own reflection? Welcome to When It Happened, I’m Olivia. Let's explore when looking outward changes everything. Olivia: Today, we're looking at a titan of ambition: Arnold Schwarzenegger. Bodybuilder, movie star, governor – you know the name. His book, 'Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life,' shares principles like clear vision and hard work that fueled his incredible rise. But Arnold argues true fulfillment isn't just about personal success. It’s about turning those tools outward, about being useful. And one specific moment, a powerful speech he witnessed, truly shifted his focus from 'me' to 'we'. Olivia: Picture Arnold, already a global icon, sitting in the audience at a Yale University commencement. Sargent Shriver – driving force behind the Peace Corps, Kennedy family member – addresses the graduates. Instead of just celebrating their future success, Shriver delivers a challenge: "Break your mirrors! ... Tear down the mirrors in your mind that make you look at yourself... Get yourselves involved!" For Arnold, already driven by immense personal vision, hearing this wasn't just advice; it was a lightning bolt, a call to redirect his energy. Olivia: This "break your mirrors" command isn't just a catchy phrase; it’s the core of 'Be Useful'. It reframes all his other tools. Suddenly, 'Have a Clear Vision' isn't just for your own goals, but for how you can serve. 'Work Your Ass Off' gains purpose beyond personal gain, channeling effort for others – something Arnold embodied through decades with the Special Olympics and fitness advocacy. This moment captures that vital shift from self-focus to contribution, the heart of finding meaning by being truly useful. Olivia: So, what's the takeaway? First, consciously look beyond your own reflection today. How can your skills help someone else? Second, remember giving back genuinely feels good – find a way to contribute, big or small. That's all for this episode of When It Happened. Stay curious, and maybe go break a metaphorical mirror.