I have come to understand several things in my career as a coach as well as lifter. One that stands out for me is that the process of getting stronger draws various parallels to other aspects of our life. In essence, the barbell can become our life teacher, as well as teacher for life.  Getting stronger is a tedious process. If you don't respect the biological laws underpinning slow, incremental increases, then this process is, I'm afraid, not for you. The truth of the matter is that we live in a world where we expect things to happen the way we want within five microseconds. Getting that text, receiving that email, or finding that spot in the parking lot without having to wait for a perceived lifetime. Now is late. Only yesterday  is acceptable. But we can all agree that life doesn't work that way, does it? Did Arnold Schwarzenegger build his Mr. Olympia physique overnight (...)