Charles A. Smith has written some of the best training articles in the business.

Each and every time I get to the end of one, I can honestly say I’ve learned something.

Even if he’s writing about something ‘I already knew,’ the way he presents the information leads to a deeper understanding of it.

Recently I came across an article of his from the 1950’s. He talks about the importance of mindset, and how it separates the champs from the also-rans.

Here’s what he had to say…

‘It is possible for a man to possess every physical lifting requirement . . . strength . . . speed . . . good technique, yet fail utterly to progress as a lifter simple because he lacks some essential mental quality. For a man must not only be suited physically to lifting, he must also be of a certain disposition.’

I have a lot more to add to this. For now, make a point of paying attention to you ‘inner talk,’ in and out of the gym.

Train Smart, Train Hard

Ray Toulany

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