There are no shortcuts—everything is reps, reps, reps.

Success isn't given. It's earned. In the kitchen, in the gym, in the workout, all day. With blood, sweat, and the occasional tear.

Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths.

Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be successful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach.

Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative activity.

The mind is incredible. Once you've gained mastery over it, channeling its powers positively for your purpose, you can do anything.

The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive,but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer.

When you're out there partying, horsing around, someone out there at the same time is working hard. Someone is getting smarter and someone is winning. Just remember that.

There are so many different challenges California has; it's the greatest state in the greatest country in the world. Hasta la vista, baby!

That is not a drug, it’s a leaf.