I hope I won my sixth Olympia and want to bring my best package, despite the adversities I've faced over the years.

Six weeks before the Olympia, I found myself crying on the bathroom floor due to overwhelming stress and anxiety from personal issues and health concerns.

I have made a commitment to prioritize my health and well-being over competitive success in bodybuilding.

Winning is not just about the trophy; it's about the journey and the effort put in every day leading up to the competition.

The sacrifices that come with success often include mental peace; I've had to reflect on how much I've sacrificed to achieve my goals.

The world's best athletes share common themes of intensity and drive, which are often accompanied by unseen sacrifices and challenges.

To change your life, you must be willing to endure discomfort and make sacrifices.

The life you want is often on the other side of difficult conversations that you're unprepared to have, and facing them can lead to personal growth. It takes more discipline to take a day off when you're feeling worse, rather than pushing through. I enjoy working out, but I don't enjoy it every single day. I know the long-term results are worth it, and if I skip a workout today, I can't get that time back. Progress is built over time, and just like Rome, it doesn't fall apart in a day, but it can fall apart little by little.

The modern world of bodybuilding lacks the camaraderie and authenticity of the golden days with Arnold Schwarzenegger.