On these boards I’ve read several things that I’ve found worth bookmarking, and archiving, to refer back to later. Phrases that, even out of context, ring true. Statements worth quoting. Knowledge worth sharing, and revisiting. Some are on the topic of training and diet. Others are on the topic of …

[image] Frank_C: who fit shame me. If they actually do that (not jokingly I mean), I don’t think they really are friends.

This is a thing. I’m trying to reach a deadlift goal and 90% of people you tell kinda dont care, 9% tell you that’s stupid and dangerous and then the last 1% are supportive. This includes other athletes (rugby players). So you imagine they’d be all for improvement.

Fuck average…been quoted by many monsters. Think that and grind out a few more

Wendler said something about “expect more from yourself.” I like that one. Expectations will drive behaviors. In terms of whether other people support your goals, I think that’s an interesting scenario. After my second back surgery, I had a deadlift goal I wanted to hit (which is still very weak co…

New here and like this thread. Here’s few of my own I have on poster board: Power through. Own Each Day. Do you need an excuse?

[image] Frequency - Still the Same Recommendations or Any New Revelations? I also think, as the years pile up, you need to find a training method that keeps you free from injuries and mentally able to keep coming back for more. Wise words

The one that has stuck with me (and I forget where I originally heard it) Is. “Time passes anyway” This always keeps me grounded - because 6 months from now will be here soon…and I better make sure I have no regrets about wasting that time (especially in the gym)

We can learn from military folks for sure but… What if the military person in question is Napoleon? He’s my childhood hero. A very controversial history figure. But if it pleases you all, I can tell you what historian Andrew Roberts wrote in Napoleon’s biography that truly made him distinguished ev…

What does Napoleon Bonaparte have to do with this topic? If he’s contributed anything meaningful to the forum I’d love to be pointed in that direction.

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