I don’t know about you guys, but I had genuine concern this week about T.C. and the funk he found himself in. (See this weeks “Atomic Dog”).
For the year’s I’ve posted here, T.C. has always been a straightshooter. I’ve had times when I’ve e-mailed him with a question early in the morning, expecting a reply MAYBE the next day, only to get a detailed reply literally within minutes. He’s never made me feel dumb, never “flamed” me, and always answered a question as only T.C. can answer one (even though it may be the millionth time that he’s answered the question).
T.C. is a lot of things probably to a lot of people…and he’s probably one of those rare people you meet in your life that you either love or hate (there probably is no “neutrality” when it comes to “the wild man”)…but one things for certain…he’s no hypocrite…and he’s one of the most “real” people I’ve ever “met” (via his writings and e-mails)…
So…I just wanted to start this thread as a means of giving support to the guy who truly defines what it means to have “testosterone”…
Mufasa…you’re probably right…but it may help more than we know…so gitty up, I’m in TC’s corner with you…if nothing else it may serve as a worthy distraction for him. I for one probably feel like most of you when adversity strikes - Try to see it as a point of growth, and I grit my teeth and say that it if it doesn’t kill me it will only serve to make me stronger, and then seek to educate myself in mind and spirit to better deal with it when it strikes again…and when just anyone offers me sympathy or pity - I don’t want or need to hear it - almost to a point of disgust - however, if a fellow T-man who I respect says he’s with me, as only a fellow T-man can be, it will add to my resolve. So rather than having a pity party for ol’ TC, I say we just let him know we’re with him. As we would, I’m sure he’ll want to deal with it in a quiet and noble fashion, while confiding only in those closest to him. I think we can appreciate that. TC - we’re with you.
He probably will hate this thread, so I think we should keep it going strong. What’s the cheesiest advice some of you have ever gotten when you were in a slump? What’s the most cliche of cliches that you can come up with? I’ll start with, “Everything happens for a reason.” And here’s the old standby, “There are plenty on fish in the sea” since it’s my guess that may actually apply here. Chime in everybody with your cheesiest advice and make this the longest thread ever to hit the forum!!! Maybe then ol’ TC will put his T-mag shirt back on and tell us to all go to hell!!
I wrote TC after reading his article with some advice that has never failed me: Pick up a copy of Muscle Media for some “Chicken Soup for the Bodybuilder’s Soul”. TC-I’m with you man, hang in there.
This isn’t really advise but my sister-in-law said to me…“Tsk…and you wasted all that time…ya know?” This was after the break-up of a ten year relationship. WTF?
