This story tracks very closely to what i/we refer to as “The Every Man’s Story.” Summary, 1.) Man is born 2.) Man leaves home to find his way or to become a success 3.) Man is successful 4.) Man returns as conqueror and victorious.
Almost every little boy and many little girls (I say it this way because I’m a guy and this is what I’m most familiar with and experienced with) dream of doing great and mighty things with the one and only life we have. Most of us on the planet do not have even the basics to even qualify to think this way. Eventually, we settle for what is possible or reasonably acceptable as goals. It’s not a moral settling, it is a practical settling. In the process we abandon the wild images in our heads of dizzying success and we reach for that which is practical and easily attainable.
Let’s jump right into bodybuilding…..shall we?!! When we start out we have NOTHING to demonstrate that makes us even remotely competitive. I had less than the average bear when I made up my mind to become better. 5’5″ and 150 lbs. older at 58 years old. Worn out from a career as an Air Force Lt Col and not feeling good about myself. I started this journey with nothing. I decided to begin training with no expectations other than getting into shape. I trained twice per day x 6 days per week for 3 years. I wore full sweats. I grew and didn’t even know it. I let nothing get in my way. Life had changed because I wanted to be better than I was.
One day I had to take off my shirt and I got the attention of several colleagues in the gym. I weighed 190 lbs. All said I should consider competing. I said “No WAY!” I told my wife and she said I should try. I’ve been doing it several times per year ever since. I just finished my 21st show. The end game for me is to let nothing get in my way and nothing will stop me except me. I will keep beating my grandkids until I yell “UNCLE” and I declare it done!
For each of us we have to understand that having nothing in the beginning of a journey is absolutely normal. The things we gain during our journey are bonuses. But, the most important lesson is that we continue toward the goal in an unrelenting fashion with no intention of quitting.
Key thought: “WE START WITH NOTHING AND NOTHING CAN NOW STOP US!” Starting in a humble place is no excuse for doing less than our best to be better than we are. Special note: “THIS REALITY MINDSET IS APPLICABLE FOR ANYBODY ANYWHERE WITH A DESIRE AND DRIVE TO WIN!” If you want it—-go get it!
We start with nothing and nothing can stop us
Six Pack and Senior 