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Strange that you didn't notice Mike was an objectivist! Actually in all of the books of his that I have seen, it was apparent even from the very first page. (There tend to be Rand or Aristotle quotes aplenty.) As for Arnold -- I can't remember 100% clearly, so don't call me on this if it ends up a bit off the mark, but I seem to recall a description of a competition where he very definitely crossed the line from egoist into egotist. Basically something of a very disrespectful and unsportsman-like attitude towards the competition. Basically I had a very strong feeling, that while his achievements may be respect-worthy, his personality and attitude was not -- in the least.

I don't have a very positive opinion of Arnold after reading some account of his behavior during body building competitions in Mike Mentzer's books. Definitely considering Mike's allegiance to Objectivism, I would be more interested to learn body building from him, than from Arnold. Though if you have any nice URLs with very sound, rational writing by Arnold I would be curious to see them! Playing mental tricks like always thinking positive aren't as necessary if you have fully and rationally plotted out all the steps necessary to actualize whatever it is that you wish to achieve. Though I suppose it could be a value in the case that you MUST do something at which, regardless of your continued perseverance, you are not particularly skilled.