Looking for a post from Ironmaster

[psychedout]

I can't remember specifically what it said, but it was a very motivational post. Something that came down to something like 'it's just you and the iron and nothing can take that away' or something like that.

I recall it being posted in the big alltraps thread recently but I can't find it. Can someone provide a link for it, or post it up here? Thanks.

 

[The_Chemist]

Here you go from my PM archives:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

I've said this several times, so I'm not sure which post you mean. But, yes, I've been through life's ups and downs. My first marriage ended badly, I've had successes and failures in business, I've fought the battles of raising teenagers, lost loved ones......this shit just happens if you live long enough.
The one constant thing in my life has been the training. The gym is a place of truth and honor. The iron and steel is always there waiting for you, and always gives back exactly what you put in. The determination, sacrifice and hardwork required to be successful there will spill over into all your endeavors in life.
Yes, women and money and friends come and go, but a 45lb. plate always weighs 45lbs.
When things are in the shitter, I've always just renewed my dedication to training and the brotherhood we all share. And you know, things always get better.
My second wife is great.....shares my interest in enhanced training, cooks my food just right, is a great mom to our 5 sons, and is much younger and prettier than I deserve.......but if it went down the dumper tomorrow, I'm still going to the gym.
Hang in there, man, it'll be ok.

Ironmaster

 

[psychedout]

Thank you sir.