I can relate to John Smith when he wrote about his pregression in weightlifting. His consistency truly is influential to my life especially as wrestler. Smith also discusses how he finally began to finally get noticed; become nationally ranked as a powerlifter. "Powerlifting allows me to work hard and see my results". Not only may that quote be relevant but many others that understand what it feels like to begin at the bottom of a new challenge. The levels of pain, aggravation, and most importantly, another step towards your goal. Thank you Robert sincerely for sharing the facotrs a powerlifter must endure and how rewarding hte lifestyle feels. I believe you will continue to become something even greater.