Former bodybuilder, action star, and two-time governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has turned years of inquiries on achieving success into his first self-help book, Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life. The book draws on Schwarzenegger's life journey in bodybuilding, Hollywood, and politics, and shares lessons and tools to help readers tackle obstacles and achieve their dreams. The book also delves into some challenging moments in his life, including his father's issues with alcohol and violence. Additionally, it covers his emotional affair with his housekeeper, which resulted in the collapse of his marriage to journalist Maria Shriver. Schwarzenegger, who has undergone three heart surgeries, also shares his journey to recovery and the importance of patience and light exercise.