"When an American lifter asked Abadjiev what he looked for in an athlete, he replied simply, “will power.” Elsewhere, the Bulgarian System has been described not as a program but as a “state of mind" or "way of life”. There is no doubt that lifters who choose to employ this method must be highly motivated and robust. They must be extremely disciplined both in and out of the gym (to ensure optimal nutrition and sleep etc). Finally, they must be fearless in their pursuit of new maximums and must avoid cultivating a negative attitude toward failures. One of the most striking aspects of the excellent Ironmind DVD, “Unbelievable Bulgarians” is actually the number of missed attempts..."
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