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the best that YOU can be!
First let me begin by saying this: Bodybuilders ARE NOT Average!
My definition of average: top of the bottom; bottom of the top; the cream of the crap. Bodybuilders tend to be “fanatics” by terms of endearment by “most” people. In other words, we do what it takes to get the job done. Bodybuilders tend to be more successful in other of life’s endeavors – mainly because they know how to persist!
Now I can begin my “rant.” There’s no definition of a bodybuilder. Anyone can say “I’m a bodybuilder.” The guy with his ass nestled up to bar says, “I’m building my body.” I like to think I’m building my body in a more “positive” light.
We have MANY bodybuilders that frequent this board. We are fortunate enough to attract Pros, Elite (those that compete at the national level and beyond), those that compete (I fall into this category) and those that just look to be the best they can be!
No matter what you’re striving for in life – set your goals HIGH. Now as Phil has so eloquently stated – don’t “literally” kill yourself in the process. Say to become a pro, you need to be in top 0.1% (which is not very much!), to become elite – top 0.5%, or be competitive – top 5%. Say you don’t reach your goal, you’re still BETTER than 95% of others!
I really like those that respond to questions/post about “competitive” bodybuilding by those who have NEVER set foot on a stage. Kinda like taking advice from your neighbor about racetrack driving preparation when he’s never set foot on a track. But, he “says” he’s a GREAT driver! Most who haven’t stepped on stage HAVEN’T A CLUE as to what it takes to get there. Now I know there are some here who went through everything, then had other things prevent them from competing, like a natural disaster!
I’ve competed several times but haven’t been in the “running.” In other words, I felt good enough about my prep to get on stage but there were others that prepped better. IMHO, anyone that does this is a winner (at least from within).
I like to think that I’m a bodybuilder. I used to have to tell people that I was one – LOL. So when I say, “people come up to me and ask if I’m a body builder,” I believe that I’ve reached an important goal – I look like a bodybuilder to “others.” I’m far from where I want to be – because I’ve set the bar high. Oh yea, why do that at your age? Why not be satisfied and just lay down? That’s exactly what most people do – become satisfied with “wherever” they currently are. Going into the grave is the next step. As long as you’re actively striving towards a goal, you’ll be living – kinda like a fountain of youth.
My goal is to be “competitive” at the national level. A big dream considering my genetics, but achievable. I could go one more step and say “pro.” But, with my genetics, “competitive at the national level” is a BIG stretch.
MORAL OF STORY: Be the best that YOU can be!
xcel
First let me begin by saying this: Bodybuilders ARE NOT Average!
My definition of average: top of the bottom; bottom of the top; the cream of the crap. Bodybuilders tend to be “fanatics” by terms of endearment by “most” people. In other words, we do what it takes to get the job done. Bodybuilders tend to be more successful in other of life’s endeavors – mainly because they know how to persist!
Now I can begin my “rant.” There’s no definition of a bodybuilder. Anyone can say “I’m a bodybuilder.” The guy with his ass nestled up to bar says, “I’m building my body.” I like to think I’m building my body in a more “positive” light.
We have MANY bodybuilders that frequent this board. We are fortunate enough to attract Pros, Elite (those that compete at the national level and beyond), those that compete (I fall into this category) and those that just look to be the best they can be!
No matter what you’re striving for in life – set your goals HIGH. Now as Phil has so eloquently stated – don’t “literally” kill yourself in the process. Say to become a pro, you need to be in top 0.1% (which is not very much!), to become elite – top 0.5%, or be competitive – top 5%. Say you don’t reach your goal, you’re still BETTER than 95% of others!
I really like those that respond to questions/post about “competitive” bodybuilding by those who have NEVER set foot on a stage. Kinda like taking advice from your neighbor about racetrack driving preparation when he’s never set foot on a track. But, he “says” he’s a GREAT driver! Most who haven’t stepped on stage HAVEN’T A CLUE as to what it takes to get there. Now I know there are some here who went through everything, then had other things prevent them from competing, like a natural disaster!
I’ve competed several times but haven’t been in the “running.” In other words, I felt good enough about my prep to get on stage but there were others that prepped better. IMHO, anyone that does this is a winner (at least from within).
I like to think that I’m a bodybuilder. I used to have to tell people that I was one – LOL. So when I say, “people come up to me and ask if I’m a body builder,” I believe that I’ve reached an important goal – I look like a bodybuilder to “others.” I’m far from where I want to be – because I’ve set the bar high. Oh yea, why do that at your age? Why not be satisfied and just lay down? That’s exactly what most people do – become satisfied with “wherever” they currently are. Going into the grave is the next step. As long as you’re actively striving towards a goal, you’ll be living – kinda like a fountain of youth.
My goal is to be “competitive” at the national level. A big dream considering my genetics, but achievable. I could go one more step and say “pro.” But, with my genetics, “competitive at the national level” is a BIG stretch.
MORAL OF STORY: Be the best that YOU can be!
xcel
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