The best cycle of your life

[Mavy]

great post bro. However I disagree with you by saying that Arnold didnt have the genetics. Have you seen pics of him in his teens? He was a man-eater.

The biggest thing i do agree with you on though is the mindset. I am learning more and more what a mental game this is, and what a direct correlation your mind and body have with each other. You know what they say ... healthy body, healthy mind.

I was reading an article the other day about an older pro, I think it was Frank Zane, and how he owed most of his accomplishments in bodybuiliding to meditation. Each day before each workout he would meditate for 40 minutes. Set his goals, vision his workouts etc... Sounds kinda like a "hippy" practise to me, but it was a very interesting read.

I also think that having confidence in yourself is key to the healthy mindset. After all .... confidence is the key to success.

 

[Mavy]

confidence is the key to success.

THis is clearly true with individuals like Arnold. Some people call it being cocky, others call it confidence. When Arnold first moved to America. He preached to people that it was only a matter of time til he was Mr. Olympia. He also told people that he was going to be in movies and famous. Maybe he just lucked out ... buyt the guy was very confident and definately had vision.

 

[bigp3]

I do agree arnold had great genes for BB. Although, I doubt that arnold was lucky at everything he did. I can see getting lucky at one thing, but he was good at many things that people don't even know. He was a millionaire businessman/ real estate investor before he ever got a big acting gig. I believe he has masters degree in business. He married a Kennedy. Became a movie start then onto being governor. I would say his success is due to determination. It would not have mattered what genetics he had if he hadn't decide to go all the way. He could have just remained in Gratz Austria, but he didn't. Arnold has an unstopable work ethic that I think everyone should strive for.