Albert is legendary as well as exceptional. When we are comparing ourselves to some of the legends of the past, which is absurd since 99.9% of us are gym rats, we have to remember the era that they came from. The doses and combinations that are being used over the past decade far exceed what, how much and for how long was being used in preceding years. The average joe's of today are using much higher doses and combinations that would have not even be considered or even available in the past.
As the popularity and the increasing availability becomes more prevalent we will continue to push the limits of irresponsibility because of a desire to be something that we are not. Understanding that desire and our ability to be content with ourselves is the only way we can maintain a healthy lifestyle and potentially avoid being an abuser.
As an active part of the industry, in a small way, I believe I have a responsibility to promote the responsible use of PED's and be an example of a healthy lifestyle. The negative stigma of steroid use already has enough fuel without me being part of the problem and it is my hope that people like ourselves can prove that PED's can be taken responsibly to promote positive lifestyle changes and performance. Part of that positive message is knowing when it is time to stop their use and be content with what they have provided.
Online communities, such as we have here, gives us a great opportunity that can go beyond this simple platform if we choose it to. We can remain self absorbed (not necessarily a bad thing) or we can take what we learn and share it with others in the hopes that it promotes a better understanding of steroids while embracing the responsible implementation of those tools.
“Engage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into predictable patterns of response, occupying their minds while you wait for the extraordinary moment — that which they cannot anticipate.” -Sun Tzu
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