Believe in your dreams and dream big. And then after you’ve done that, dream bigger.
The secret is contained in a three-part formula I learned in the gym: self confidence, a positive mental attitude, and honest hard work.
The resistance that you fight physically in the gym and the resistance that you fight in life can only build a strong character.
I’m addicted to exercising and I have to do something every day.
Create a vision of who you want to be, and then live into that picture as if it were already true.
The mind always fails first, not the body. The secret is to make your mind work for you, not against you.
So let me tell you, as you prepare to go off into the world, remember six rules: Trust yourself, Break some rules, Don’t be afraid to fail, Ignore the naysayers, Work like hell, and Give something back.
Start wide, expand further, and never look back.
We all have great inner power. The power is self-faith. There’s really an attitude to winning. You have to see yourself winning before you win. And you have to be hungry. You have to want to conquer.
There are no shortcuts – everything is reps, reps, reps.
Vision creates faith and faith creates willpower.
Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be successful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach.
I am not designed to come second or third. I am designed to win.
The hardest part is starting. Once you get that out of the way, you’ll find the rest of the journey much easier.
There are only two ways to influence human behavior: you can manipulate it or you can inspire it.
People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe.
Be the leader you wish you had.
The goal is not to be perfect by the end. The goal is to be better today.
Don’t give to get. Give to inspire others to give.
Greatness starts with a clear vision of the future.