Ahhhhhhhh, the quest for “Center Stage"................

You may wonder why bodybuilders put themselves through agony for 4-5 months of the year, loneliness, and in some ways discrimination by the general population.

And, you might ask, why would anyone in their right mind place pictures on a web page that remind them every day of how painfully out of shape they have become? Well, to tell you the truth, lots of people need to see the transformation of their body through time, dedication, and hard work, to know that it can be possible for them.

 

I recently read an analysis by Alan Solomon, Strength Quotient and Performance, and have come to the realization that how we project who and what we are, is our performance in life itself. It is all about “attitude.” I have found in myself, as well as in others, that we pass through several sequences from negative to positive and from ineffectual to mastery. It appears that one setback or discouragement can sometimes bring about a lack of motivation, which results in our sinking back to a state of apathy. On the other hand, encouragement and assistance from others can provide the necessary strength to persevere.

In bodybuilding as in all other endeavors, one will have a lot of obstacles to overcome, but once they find that their efforts are showing positive results, they push harder, finally reaching their high point of self-confidence.

Unfortunately, one may reach another breakthrough……...the disheartening realization that their efforts are not good enough. Then, the mind wanders and you become frustrated only to find that if you persevere and concentrate, you will grow into a state of “getting there.”

As you see, everything we do is a step backward, but two steps forward. This is the process of “self-mastery” as Mr. Solomon so accurately describes in his analysis.

As you progress toward center stage, try to push yourself through the sequence from negative to positive. I know you can do it if you set your mind to it. See it and get after it!