by Scott Abbett

“In the foundation of every building or house that I have built, I have a barbell plate”
These are the words of the late Ray “Thunder” Stern , a legend in professional wrestling, bodybuilding, and
entrepreneurial succes.(1)  In fact, dare I say; in a world inundated with advice on how to be successful, nothing
compares to the now out-of-print book Power of Thunder, co-written by Mr. Stern and Robert Wolff, Ph.D. In it, Ray
Stern highlighted and explained his principles for success in such a manner that ‘authentic and effectual’ are the most
forthcoming words of distinction when comparing it to  the countless books on the self-help shelves today.

And yes, the symbolic ritual within the context of edifice development was explained.  Mr. Stern, a real estate investor
and pioneer of the fitness industry, cemented a big barbell plate in the foundation of the buildings and homes he
developed. “I do this as a testament that anything and everything I have in life, I owe to bodybuilding”, wrote Mr. Stern.
(2)

But what is it about fitness and bodybuilding that can provide such a template for life success? How can the ability to
make positive and lasting changes to your physique translate to practical lessons of wisdom in goal setting and
achievement?

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“You have available to you, right now, a powerful supercomputer, the mind. This powerful tool has been used through-out history to take people from rags to riches, from poverty and obscurity to success and fame, from unhappiness and frustration to joy and self-fulfillment, and it can do the same for you.” -Brian Tracy

   

Starting Position: - Place one hand and the same-side knee on an exercise bench, the foot of the opposite leg on the floor, and the hand on that side of the body holding a dumbbell in your hand hanging at arms length below your shoulder.

Execution: - Exhale as you pull the dumbbell upward until it touches your outer chest.  Inhale as you lower the dumbbell slowly to the starting position.  Repeat as required.

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