tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post7626307479124140705..comments2024-03-01T00:42:30.839-08:00Comments on LIFT-RUN-BANG: Knowing your worth Paul Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-35567399221063323192012-10-14T07:36:21.635-07:002012-10-14T07:36:21.635-07:00We'll have to agree to disagree. Nothing you ...We'll have to agree to disagree. Nothing you wrote there disproves what I said. Champions are born. They have genetics to become champions. Whether or not they realize their ability is a different story. But people climb to the top of the heap because they have the raw materials to be able to do so. <br /><br />You keep confusing "getting better" or "becoming your best&Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-75951289165519174032012-10-14T05:59:32.093-07:002012-10-14T05:59:32.093-07:00You're stubborn Mr. Carter. :-)
Bolt did not ...You're stubborn Mr. Carter. :-)<br /><br />Bolt did not know he was going to be the fastest sprinter on the planet until he busted his off at it, trained like a madman.<br /><br />Paul Anderson did not know he was going to be the greatest Olympic heavyweight lifter ever. He trained his ass off to become the best.<br /><br />Poundstone has been training for years to get to this elite level of MrDMaynardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13180319782507601443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-45420816678403394112012-10-13T19:48:08.712-07:002012-10-13T19:48:08.712-07:00Again, not really. You can train your ass off lik...Again, not really. You can train your ass off like no other but if you don't have the genetics to run a sub 10 second 100 meter dash, it's never going to happen. there is a reason only 1 white guy EVER has done that. Genetics are the single biggest aspect in determining who will be a champion.<br /><br />And not to belittle your accomplishments, but they are not champion level Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-11424012582230120372012-10-13T17:35:34.773-07:002012-10-13T17:35:34.773-07:00Paul,
And you're exactly right. There are a s...Paul,<br /><br />And you're exactly right. There are a shitload of people who will TAKE anything and DO anything, but they will never be Derek Poundstone. There will never be another Randy Moss, a Jerry Rice, The Olympic sprinter--Bolt,the Olympic badass Paul Anderson, the powerlifting legend Ed Coan. But that's my point---they can't. Each person is only born to achieve their own MrDMaynardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13180319782507601443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-31323877346851824102012-10-13T10:41:32.994-07:002012-10-13T10:41:32.994-07:00Not really. You can't turn yourself into Rand...Not really. You can't turn yourself into Randy Moss through training. <br /><br />Jerry Rice had that unreal work ethic, but make no mistake, he already had all of the tools in place. <br /><br />Poundstone is a great example. There are plenty of guys that can take all of the drugs in the world, train their nuts off, and still never achieve that level of strength and development. It Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-12606814782817068932012-10-13T09:23:00.312-07:002012-10-13T09:23:00.312-07:00Paul,
I do not wholly agree with that sentiment. ...Paul,<br /><br />I do not wholly agree with that sentiment. Despite what you believe, there are a lot of self-made champions out there. I do NOT disgaree with the fact that there are a lot of champions born. Physically, there are a folks out there who are born with awesome genetics. However, if they do not have a champion mind-set, they will always be chumps. A person can be blessed with awesome MrDMaynardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13180319782507601443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-52761905298589771162012-10-10T19:46:46.494-07:002012-10-10T19:46:46.494-07:00Absolutely. Like you said, champions are born. I c...Absolutely. Like you said, champions are born. I can train my ass off and let my hair grow for years but I'll never contend with Clay Matthews. To put my point another way, the man whose self worth isn't contingent on other people's opinions or achievements will pull way more ass than his bigger, faster, stronger, less secure counterpart. Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474668887185297318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-70510636144828575692012-10-10T05:15:32.964-07:002012-10-10T05:15:32.964-07:00In business? Maybe. in sports? No.In business? Maybe. in sports? No.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-44115980999459509892012-10-10T03:58:59.018-07:002012-10-10T03:58:59.018-07:00There's a great deal of research that says the...There's a great deal of research that says the most successful people in business are the self-promoters, not necessarily the most talented or well-suited. A lot of people critical of themselves and their value have the most to offer. They know what their weaknesses are; they know what injuries and failure feels like. If you're overly critical of yourself and your value you probably have Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474668887185297318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-10751546484853714752012-10-09T20:30:13.981-07:002012-10-09T20:30:13.981-07:00Yeah I think that Dan would do it.Yeah I think that Dan would do it.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-90555125059068964862012-10-09T20:09:01.182-07:002012-10-09T20:09:01.182-07:00I know you're right, but damn that's a ha...I know you're right, but damn that's a hard pill to swallow. On the subject of people who were born to be champions, you've mentioned talking to Dan Green in the last podcast. I thought I'd express interest in an interview with him in case you were considering it. Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617470049346749862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-2677251492665370302012-10-09T13:34:13.813-07:002012-10-09T13:34:13.813-07:00Heh. That's a punch straight to the heart. Ear...Heh. That's a punch straight to the heart. Earlier this year I passed up on a job opportunity since I felt I wouldn't be able to provide enough value for the work they were offering. <br /><br />Fucking weakness of heart and mind.Someonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13159245094932552111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-7149787812211085962012-10-09T13:03:59.734-07:002012-10-09T13:03:59.734-07:00If that were the case, anyone could be a champion....If that were the case, anyone could be a champion. Fact is, it really boils down to what mom and pop gave you.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-43628223678003173492012-10-09T13:02:05.373-07:002012-10-09T13:02:05.373-07:00Haha I thought it was "champions are made, no...Haha I thought it was "champions are made, not born"...I've heard it both ways now.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097935923080493048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-11071710303620824112012-10-09T12:11:56.278-07:002012-10-09T12:11:56.278-07:00All I could think of was Cus D'Amato. Good re...All I could think of was Cus D'Amato. Good read.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842429992768081002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-60724443324898961742012-10-09T11:58:39.150-07:002012-10-09T11:58:39.150-07:00My pleasure. and kick ass at med school. we alwa...My pleasure. and kick ass at med school. we always need more good doctors and people who really give back.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-18352922989674120922012-10-09T11:47:57.759-07:002012-10-09T11:47:57.759-07:00Paul,
I have been following your blog for a while...Paul,<br /><br />I have been following your blog for a while, and I just wanted to say that all the principles you lay out have helped me a great deal. I am that guy. The one who was never happy with anything I have done, and never thought anything I could do would impress anybody.<br /><br />Lifting has been my release, and your words have given me a great deal of solace. I try to carry over theTDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01113239472603127177noreply@blogger.com