Brian, Jeff, and Alberto discuss the end of one's competitive bodybuilding career, why someone might choose to continue competing after their peak, and life after competing.

When might you *not* want to compare yourself against yourself? Why did Alberto start bodybuilding and why is he still competing? What is Jeff's definition of a bodybuilder? What are sources of motivation for continuing to compete after you've hit your peak? Do you have to have a specific why all the time? Why is Jeff still competing? When will he know it's time to retire from competitive bodybuilding? What is he going to do after he stops competing?

The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode.

Timestamps

0:00- Introduction

2:03- Your why for competing changes over time

13:53- The skill of focusing on the present

24:52- You won't have regrets if you know you reached your peak

37:00- Looking at prep as a game of refinement

40:11- Why Alberto started bodybuilding and why he still competes

44:34- Jeff's definition of a bodybuilder

46:57- Life after competing

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Selected Links From This Episode

The Vault Quick Start Guide (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/quick-start-guide

Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/mass

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