“Those who don't look forward ,stay behind. Keep moving. Keep reading. Keep growing. Growth matters.”
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“Hamilcar Barca died in 228 BCE but not before forcing his younger son, Hannibal, to swear a blood oath against Rome.”
― Phoenician Civilization: A History from Beginning to End
― Phoenician Civilization: A History from Beginning to End
“You are in danger of living a life so comfortable and soft, that you will die without ever realizing your true potential.”
― Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
― Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
“Remember who your enemy is today, boys, as it will be so for all of your days,” the battle-hardened general said. The lines of his face sank more deeply, aging him before their eyes.”
― Hannibal Barca: The Lion of Carthage
― Hannibal Barca: The Lion of Carthage
“What is required if a bodybuilder hopes to realize the most from his workouts and become a champion? The answer: an attitude befitting a hero, one full of fury—an attitude I call siege mentality. Once he enters the gym, all else is forgotten and he is transformed into a valiant warrior with girded loins, ready to do battle with the weights.”
― High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way
― High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way
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