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  • Taking occasional breaks from the gym is important, especially when preparing for a new personal record.
  • Obsessing over training and feeling guilty for missing sessions can be detrimental, as illustrated by the Rocky 3 mindset.
  • Long-term success in fitness (or any pursuit) is more about consistent effort over many years rather than short bursts of 100% effort.
  • Loving the process of training is more important than external validation or achieving records.
  • Adding small amounts to your lifts consistently over long periods leads to substantial improvements, exemplifying that time and consistency are key to becoming a champion.
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