Are powerlifters angry, unhappy people?

[bigwoody117]

Do you guys agree with George Leeman here at 1:20?



I don't about you guys but I was able to relate 100% to this part. Though I am happy about some things in my life, I'm definitely unhappy about a lot and powerlifting is the place where I funnel all my anger and aggression (especially deadlifting). I actively use it to take out my aggression. Sometimes when I'm pissed of about something during the day, I'll say to myself, "I can't wait until deadlift day."

[Nosje]

[MikeMadden96]

he's a lil guy so I disagree


not srs, he's f*ckin massive but I disagree. But a bad or boring day, nothing better when you get to the gym

[TNTstrength]

Im pissed off and bummed about alot, but lifting and the thought of powerlifting & progression makes me happy. Killing myself in the gym is an awesome feeling lol

[HILMAN76]

Babyslayer is a BOSS!

I hope the kid accomplishes his dream.

[Rusty56]

I think when you look at the most dedicated and driven athletes in all sports you tend to find unhappy, unsatisfied people. not 100% everyone of them, but a lot of them for sure. whether its unhappiness with thereselves, there situation, or the people around them. Instead of just crying about it and living with it though, these athletes use their anger in a positive manner to better their situation or atleast try to.

[sheed30]

dammit, I'm very rarely angry or unhappy...maybe that's why I suck at lifting

[moreweightmate]

Go watch the animal cage video on youtube posted by animal and let me know if they seem unhappy. I def. Think theres those ppl though who lift to feel like more of a badass and probably arent happy with themselves so it gives them a reassuring

[psychodiver9]

im so fing pissed right now

[kinggorilla]

I heard powerlifters live under wooden bridges and carry clubs and they won't let you cross the bridge unless you give them an offering of fish.

[Rusty56]

I heard powerlifters live under wooden bridges and carry clubs and they won't let you cross the bridge unless you give them an offering of fish.

lol repped

[Hardlifter9]

Babyslayer is a BOSS!

I hope the kid accomplishes his dream.

What is his exact dream anyway?

[Hardlifter9]

I think when you look at the most dedicated and driven athletes in all sports you tend to find unhappy, unsatisfied people. not 100% everyone of them, but a lot of them for sure. whether its unhappiness with thereselves, there situation, or the people around them. Instead of just crying about it and living with it though, these athletes use their anger in a positive manner to better their situation or atleast try to.

Given that you're basically abusing your body, it certainly makes sense that you're unhappy and "careless" in a sense.

[icetrauma]

I heard powerlifters live under wooden bridges and carry clubs and they won't let you cross the bridge unless you give them an offering of fish.

Almost right. I won't let them pass unless they answer me these questions 3.

[TPAYNTER]

I think in order for George to be at the top of his game and to reach the top spot he wants, he needs to be unhappy. It's what drives him to sacrifice everything for his one goal. As for the general powerlifter, well we all have different things that motivate us so I don't think you HAVE to be an unhappy person, you just need something to drive you to make sacrifices and to train as hard as we do.

[WN86]

Almost right. I won't let them pass unless they answer me these questions 3.

Ask me the questions, bridge keeper. I am not afraid.

[InspecktaDeck]

Im a mixed bag. Im generally happy & joking but certain things make me snap really quick. I kind of have an inner "intensity" that I let out during lifting. I guess you could call it angry

[Hardlifter9]

I think in order for George to be at the top of his game and to reach the top spot he wants, he needs to be unhappy. It's what drives him to sacrifice everything for his one goal. As for the general powerlifter, well we all have different things that motivate us so I don't think you HAVE to be an unhappy person, you just need something to drive you to make sacrifices and to train as hard as we do.

Or just cause you like it :P

[Dogmai]

I'm happiest when I'm lifting but I lift intensely if that makes sense.

[NorthStrong]

Happy lifter checking in

maybe that's why I suck?

[kinggorilla]

Almost right. I won't let them pass unless they answer me these questions 3.

you doin monty python?
i was doing monkey island.

I personally disagree with george on this OP.Iam subscribed to him on youtube and like his videos but with him you seem to get a blend of wisdom beyond his years and hormonal immaturity about wanting to kill himself and how everyone thinking hes a piece of **** reflecting his low self esteem.

which is pretty stupid considering he has more nuthugging zealots than that hale bop comet heavens gate cult.(remeber that ****,i mean the guy hacked his own genitalia off).

[eatliftsleep94]

I'm pretty angry and unhappy. I'm still nice to people though. But it's one of the things that if you have to explain, they wouldnt understand....

[Rusty56]

Don't get me wrong though guys. I'm not saying that I'm unhappy all the time. i'm not even unhappy all the time in the gym. but when i'm wanting to get ready for a pr attempt I try to use all the bull**** that i've been through as motivation to smash the weights.

[RS6759]

I'm only angry when I mess up a lift...

[NorthernMusicia]

What... is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?

[Hardlifter9]

lol at people in this thread who live in first world countries and complain about being "unhappy." Take a trip or at least educate yourself about what it's like in some third world countries (where massive populations live in btw). Not only would you not be lifting at a gym, you'd be lucky to even have basic (sh*tty) food to eat and half-clean water to drink.

Like seriously, there's an endless number of people who would kill each other to have half of what one of you ("unhappy") guys have here.

[MSDPL]

im a happy person, i try to stay as happy and chilled out as possible during my life outside the gym, not sayin there isnt **** that pisses me off, In the gym IMO anger can be a great thing, and i feel like going to the gym keeps a lot of anger out of my regular life which is good, everything has its place even anger.

[StayxCold]

lol at people in this thread who live in first world countries and complain about being "unhappy." Take a trip or at least educate yourself about what it's like in some third world countries (where massive populations live in btw). Not only would you not be lifting at a gym, you'd be lucky to even have basic (sh*tty) food to eat and half-clean water to drink.

Like seriously, there's an endless number of people who would kill each other to have half of what one of you ("unhappy") guys have here.

No where in this thread did anyone say they were ungrateful for what they have though.
I dont have much, but I have a chit ton more then kids in 3rd world countries. That doesn't mean I cant use my frustration, anger etc. as fuel in the gym.

[Redneckspud]

I am always in a great mood when i lift and the rest of my life is low stress. Whenever im in a **** mood and try to lift, it screws with my focus. Bringing intensity to a session and being angry should be two different things.

[kinggorilla]

lol at people in this thread who live in first world countries and complain about being "unhappy." Take a trip or at least educate yourself about what it's like in some third world countries (where massive populations live in btw). Not only would you not be lifting at a gym, you'd be lucky to even have basic (sh*tty) food to eat and half-clean water to drink.

Like seriously, there's an endless number of people who would kill each other to have half of what one of you ("unhappy") guys have here.

It all comes down to ppl wanting a "hard luck story".u can usually gauge someones maturity by how they take seedy life experiences and claim that they're evolved because they exposed themselves to such a large amount.
like: I've done every drug or alot of certain kinds, i've had sex with soo many women or had an incredible amount of exotic or wild sexual experiences, I've been in so many fights or other violent involvements or gang and penitentary ****.

or u get the "my dad was not their or he was abusive etc".its hard lucks stories or pity parties.

And the only thing everyone else can do is wait for the messiah (ME) to regain his full power after having defeated Cthulhu 50 eons ago so i can subjugate all the pathetic mortals of the world at turn them into something akin to domesticated housecats.

be patient my child and keep the candle burning on my shrine.