When we first get involved in bodybuilding we have no idea what or who we are up against. We just know that we want to look like the champions of the sport as fast as we can so we can crush all comers. We imagine that we will defeat everybody because we work hard and we see great changes. In fact, our own imaginations are where our greatest source of self delusional thought begins.
First, the competitors on stage with you are not our enemies. They are colleagues who have worked as hard as we have to be ready for this moment. Win, lose, or draw we are here to show the world that we belong here and that we are ready. My mind never gives my opponents anything. 2.) My mind also does not take anything away from my fellow competitors. We have all traveled a very tough road and now it’s time to put it all on display to validate our improvement or to establish our status.
The most important thing we have to remember is that the war is with OURSELVES. We have to keep our bodies on full display for us to be constantly evaluating it and correcting deficiencies or enhancing strengths. In short! Our biggest and most intense competition is with ourselves. The journey to personal greatness is a daily proposition. Instead of comparing ourselves with others, we have to only compare ourselves today with ourselves from yesterday. Big questions for us as we evaluate ourselves are: 1.) Am I bigger? 2.) Am I more defined? 3.) Am I proud of the changes that I worked so hard to attain? 4.) What must I do to improve each deficiency or to enhance my best body parts. I promise you fellow bodybuilders that if you forget everybody else and do what is required to be great—–You/I will win!
In closing: Remember that you are your own worst enemy. We are also our own best advocate and cheering section. Like the song says by Carly Simon, “NOBODY DOES IT BETTER!” So focus on you because nobody else will…..Winning will take care of itself!
Six Pack and Senior 