Sometimes I see the dude at the gym that is 220, maybe, comes in and just throws 315 lbs around on the bench without trying. I wish I was that guy. I'm not that guy. It's the badass complex coming out of me. I don't know shit about that guy, but he makes it look easy. While I throw up my 205 for 4 rep PR.
You can't go through life wishing you were something besides yourself. Progress can only come when you realize that you have to do the best you can with what you are given, and just keep pushing. It's hard, but everything is. I am starting to catch myself. Keep the demons in check. The moment you want to be someone else you will give up your progress.
The thing that I love so much about strength training is the fact that at the end of the day you are only really trying to best yourself. Sports match player vs. player, but lifting is just you against yourself. I'm getting better. Believe that. Things are moving in the right direction. Don't jeopardize your progress by giving in to the idea that someone is better than you. They are them, and you are you. Believe that, make it part of you, and then get better.
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