Let me clarify the title of today's post. When it comes to the crew at PTC Perth I actually do care what the lads do i.e like all of the lads I will be there spotting or filming or providing assistance if and when required. That brotherhood makes PTC Perth the premier place to train in Perth.
In the broader sense however I don't care what number someone else lifts. I can only control my reality. That means unless you are a 5,9 75kg 42 year old father of one who works long hours and has exactly the same strength and recovery ability anything you lift has absolutely no utility for me.
That's the beauty of this game, your only competitor is yourself. Passion and fire have to come from within because except for a very small few there is always someone stronger, faster or smarter than you. In lifting as in life if you measure yourself by those around you then you are in for a nasty surprise. I often think when young guys hit the gear its too often because they judge themselves externally and when they fail to measure up they turn to what they perceive is an easy fix.
I am aiming for states and nationals this year and I am going to keep plugging away with Wendler doing exactly as I have in the past, measuring and monitoring everything to do with my training. I will enjoy and support your goals but I'm never going to use them as motivation. The only guy that I am trying to beat is the guy in the mirror.
Stay Strong
Thomo
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