In response to yesterday's blog some one told me they didn't believe that God never gives you what you can't handle because then "How do you explain mental breakdowns?"
Mental breakdowns occur when YOU breakdown because YOU believe that you can't handle a situation.
That doesn't mean that you actually can't handle it!
People don't realize their strength or potential. They really don't.
Know that it happened for a reason. Know that it can only make you stronger.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Challenges
It seems like everyone has the tendency to recognize and "add up" all the bad things that happen within a day and just take the good stuff for granted. Don't get me wrong, I do it sometimes too.
Oh shit I got Paul's bike stolen, oh shit I had a bad workout, oh shit my family hates each other. I guess the world is coming to an end.
Nevermind the fact that I was able to get great deals on my school books or that I'm staying lean while seeing improvements in my chest and back or that I'm able to get some work!
See what I mean?
Life is going to throw it's punches at you. But it CAN'T and will NEVER break you.
You will only be broken when you consent to it. Don't look at these things as tragedies or even bad occurrences.
See them as opportunities to show your fortitude. View them as lessons and chances to succeed.
Everything happens for a reason. What can you learn from this? If nothing else, in the end, it will make you a stronger person.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, can only make me stronger."
God will never hand you something you can't handle. Period.
Oh shit I got Paul's bike stolen, oh shit I had a bad workout, oh shit my family hates each other. I guess the world is coming to an end.
Nevermind the fact that I was able to get great deals on my school books or that I'm staying lean while seeing improvements in my chest and back or that I'm able to get some work!
See what I mean?
Life is going to throw it's punches at you. But it CAN'T and will NEVER break you.
You will only be broken when you consent to it. Don't look at these things as tragedies or even bad occurrences.
See them as opportunities to show your fortitude. View them as lessons and chances to succeed.
Everything happens for a reason. What can you learn from this? If nothing else, in the end, it will make you a stronger person.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, can only make me stronger."
God will never hand you something you can't handle. Period.
Monday, August 18, 2008
The Key to Results
In my humble opinion, consistency is what separates the good from the great.
This applies not just to bodybuilding but to life in general as well.
What does it matter if you went the extra mile just one time? Will one time practicing more than usual help you win? Will one time studying a bit longer bring you the A?
Nope.
It's the person that has it in them to CONSTANTLY practice harder, to ALWAYS study longer that becomes a great person.
So remember that next time you feel like calling it a day.
Do you want to be good?
...
Or do you want to be great?
This applies not just to bodybuilding but to life in general as well.
What does it matter if you went the extra mile just one time? Will one time practicing more than usual help you win? Will one time studying a bit longer bring you the A?
Nope.
It's the person that has it in them to CONSTANTLY practice harder, to ALWAYS study longer that becomes a great person.
So remember that next time you feel like calling it a day.
Do you want to be good?
...
Or do you want to be great?
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Posing
So I finally convinced my friend to do a posing session with me tomorrow. At first he turned me down because he said he was 10 weeks out and didn't look very good.
I told him that it shouldn't matter how far out he is, you can NEVER practice posing too much. I also assured him that I don't care what he looks like. I'm in my offseason!
That's how important it is.
How some guys can get away with not doing it is beyond me. I've done 3 shows now and have yet to be happy with my posing. Each time I thought I practiced a lot - just not during the offseason.
That changes this year.
To top it all off, the gym we train at has it's own posing room!
http://gainesvillegym.com/home.html
They are listed on Muscular Development's hardcore gym registry.
If you're ever in the area, come check them out. If you like bodybuilding, you won't be disappointed.
Maybe you can get in a quick posing session too :)
I told him that it shouldn't matter how far out he is, you can NEVER practice posing too much. I also assured him that I don't care what he looks like. I'm in my offseason!
That's how important it is.
How some guys can get away with not doing it is beyond me. I've done 3 shows now and have yet to be happy with my posing. Each time I thought I practiced a lot - just not during the offseason.
That changes this year.
To top it all off, the gym we train at has it's own posing room!
http://gainesvillegym.com/home.html
They are listed on Muscular Development's hardcore gym registry.
If you're ever in the area, come check them out. If you like bodybuilding, you won't be disappointed.
Maybe you can get in a quick posing session too :)
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Perseverance
If I had to chose a quality that described a champion, this would have to be it. What champion was just "given" his accomplishments? What champion just waltzed all the way to the finish line?
I think this goes for more than just sporting situations as well. Perseverance in school, the work place or even at home pays off - big time.
We all have our struggles. It's what makes something worth doing.
Besides, it makes for a better story in the end :)
Keep on keeping on!
I think this goes for more than just sporting situations as well. Perseverance in school, the work place or even at home pays off - big time.
We all have our struggles. It's what makes something worth doing.
Besides, it makes for a better story in the end :)
Keep on keeping on!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Fate
One of the positive thoughts that I repeatedly think to myself is this:
"Whatever happens, happens and cannot happen any other way. It is God's will that I know is best for me and I accept it - always."
Call it trust in the Lord or fate or whatever you want to call it.
Whether you had control of it or not there's no stopping the inevitable and no changing the past.
Along with that I truly believe that everything happens for a reason.
But damn if fate isn't a tough pill to swallow sometimes.
Needless to say, my photo shoot here in San Diego was a disaster but I chose to see the positive side of it. I had a nice little vacation back "home" (almost) and learned a great deal for future shoots. The staff and service were all incredible and I hope they invite me back.
That said, if it doesn't happen, it was God's will and isn't meant for me. :)
"Whatever happens, happens and cannot happen any other way. It is God's will that I know is best for me and I accept it - always."
Call it trust in the Lord or fate or whatever you want to call it.
Whether you had control of it or not there's no stopping the inevitable and no changing the past.
Along with that I truly believe that everything happens for a reason.
But damn if fate isn't a tough pill to swallow sometimes.
Needless to say, my photo shoot here in San Diego was a disaster but I chose to see the positive side of it. I had a nice little vacation back "home" (almost) and learned a great deal for future shoots. The staff and service were all incredible and I hope they invite me back.
That said, if it doesn't happen, it was God's will and isn't meant for me. :)
Monday, August 11, 2008
San Siego
70 miles of beaches with NO humidity?
Yes please!
Ahhh, I love California. I swear I'll move back here someday. Besides, what better place is there for bodybuilding?
I'm taking it all in and trying my best to enjoy one of my last vacations of my....summer vacation.
ANYWAY, it's time to go train at Gold's Gym San Diego :)
Yes please!
Ahhh, I love California. I swear I'll move back here someday. Besides, what better place is there for bodybuilding?
I'm taking it all in and trying my best to enjoy one of my last vacations of my....summer vacation.
ANYWAY, it's time to go train at Gold's Gym San Diego :)
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