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It's important to set the way we'll respond to different critics throughout the
journey of achieving our personal and bodybuilding goals. As are other areas of
life, Bodybuilding is a sport of opinion. When we step on that stage, or
conduct our daily business, whether with associates or judges, it's our
relationships with these people, and their opinions and impressions that will
determine our personal and bodybuilding successes and victories.
The more dedicated you are to your bodybuilding goals, the easier it will be to
show the judges your best physique. The greater your ability in controlling and
handling daily communication, the more successful you will become with people
and in personal endeavors.
Yet at various instances, opinions, that we may not necessarily condone and
desire to receive will come through from other people.
The levels of our flexibility in handling outside feedback will greatly
determine the impressions that others hold toward us, the way we view
ourselves, and the results of our goals. You see, the way we respond to events
reflects whom we are within.
Thus, by developing the ability to positively respond to events and changes that
occur in our life, and respond to them in a constructive matter will greatly
enhance the quality of our actions, create positive impressions about who we
are for ourselves and others, and enable us to rise to higher levels of quality
and results.
I believe there are three forms of opinions. More precisely, there are three
roots from which they manifest.Criticism is a way of justifying one's own
weaknesses.First are the people who are jealous and will criticize your
achievements to lower you to their level, thus making themselves feel better.
Those people usually accompany words like "can't", "impossible", "I don't have
time", and so forth.
Steer clear, by nodding your head with disguised agreement, as anything further
would be just a waste of time.
A second scenario would involve an advice that is in our control to determine
whether it is perceived as offensive or constructive.For example, if a gym
member or someone with more experience and knowledge, comments that your legs
are small, avoid get offended by shouting back "Huh, do you know how hard I
blast my legs, they are not small at all". This automatic response is perfectly
fine, due to the desire to avoid negative feedback, also since we don't like to
be put down. Even if we know what's stated is right. Especially when there's
hard work involved.
Yet I believe there's always room for growth. Always. So welcoming these types
of suggestions could be even beneficial to help us excel and achieve greater
results. So the next time some one criticizes your legs, say "Thanks!", and
make a note to use that as an advantages on your next leg workout.
A third opinion is a compliment. Use the compliment to appreciate your
achievements, and enjoy the ride along your journey. Often times we don't
appreciate our efforts enough, and what we have achieved. Yet at the same time,
avoid letting that compliment put you in ease. Continue striving for your
goals, with full dedication and persistence, and you'll achieve what you set
out to do.
And remember, Be patient. Build it, and it will come.
You can also contact Mike at Mike@RepsOfPain.comAnd Visit his website at
www.repsofpain.com
Mike
Vainshtein, a bodybuilder and motivational speaker shares his power
mental and motivational strategies to take your bodybuilding and
life goals to a higher level of performance, quality, and
results.
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