Delusion Optimism: Some Say I Have It, But I Disagree

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]At a young age, I made the decision to dream of a better life. I convinced myself that I was destined for greatness, even though I was living in a trailer that cost $150 per month.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4382246″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator style=”shadow” border_width=”2″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]Through hard work and dedication, I 100% believed that I could achieve anything, including being on the cover of magazines.

As a 175-185 drug-free athlete, this was even more challenging in my industry. I knew I wasn’t going to be the next Mr. Olympia, but I managed to get on 13 magazine covers.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4382245″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator style=”shadow” border_width=”2″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]I deeply believed that I could co-found and establish a powerhouse supplement brand that could help athletes on a worldwide scale.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4382247″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator style=”shadow” border_width=”2″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]I was confident that if given the opportunity, I could work with my idol. To make that happen, I had to remain true to myself and trust in my abilities.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4382248″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator style=”shadow” border_width=”2″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]Even when things didn’t go as planned, I always believed I could start over and create something new in an authentic way.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4382252″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator style=”shadow” border_width=”2″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]I love creating content within my job. It’s a part of my DNA. It’s extremely rewarding to make content every day that makes an impact.

Here’s 2022 #IWANTABZ 2nd Place Finisher, Raferty Gunn, from the UK. He lost 75 lbs in just 12 weeks.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4382250″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator style=”shadow” border_width=”2″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]I believe that all things are possible within reason through relentless action. Now, did I think I could beat Arnold at the Olympia? No. But did I think I could be on the cover of magazines and work with him? Yes.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4382249″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator style=”shadow” border_width=”2″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]Seeing and visualizing what’s truly possible for you at the highest level doesn’t make you delusional. It simply comes down to whether or not you’re going to go get it.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4382251″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator style=”shadow” border_width=”2″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]