The best way to get approval

Probably isn’t what you think. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Hey there, The best way to get approval is to not need it. Don't strive to please or impress others but to live up to your own standards of what’s right and admirable. "The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane,” Marcus Aurelius once said. So don’t be afraid to hold yourself to benchmarks that others consider excessive or unreasonable. Don’t insult yourself with shriveled expectations for their sake. Keep your own scorecard for measuring success—one that reflects who you are, not who others want you to be. Take in more than merely “winning,” too. Even despicable people can get lucky and win. Can they be the best version of themselves, though? Can they continue to develop and embody more of their potential? Can they be kind, generous, and humble? Don’t be afraid to speak out against offenses, either. If something’s ugly, say so. If it’s trashy, unacceptable, excessive, unreasonable, degenerate, destructive, or demeaning, don’t let it pass. Shield the naked bosoms of beauty and virtue from the slings and arrows of the deranged and depraved. No defense is too small to make a difference. Remember—sometimes, the finger in the dyke can stop the flood. Ultimately, the goal is to live with intention and authenticity, loyalty and understanding, love and sacrifice, and dignity and meaning; and then to not need anyone’s applause but our own. That applies to fitness, too, because aside from (maybe) your immediate family and closest friends, most people either don’t care whether you reach your fitness goals or would rather see you fail. So stop seeking validation. Help is another matter, though. And if you want some help getting fitter faster, check out one of my bestselling books for men and women: For men and women over the age of 40 and new to resistance training, go here: ⇒ [www.muscleforlifebook.com]( For men under 40 trying to gain their first 25 pounds of muscle or get to 10 to 15% body fat, go here: ⇒ [www.biggerleanerstronger.com]( For women under 40 trying to gain their first 15 pounds of muscle and/or lose their first 15 pounds of fat, go here: ⇒ [www.thinnerleanerstronger.com]( For advanced lifters trying to reach their genetic potential for muscle and strength, go here: ⇒ [www.bblsbook.com]( Go for it! Mike P.S. Want some help building your best body ever? Here are 5 ways I can assist whenever you’re ready: ⇒ 1) Want personalized help? Check out my [custom meal plan]( and [VIP one-on-one coaching]( services. ⇒ 2) Want to be your own coach? Read one of my bestselling books for [men]( and [women](. ⇒ 3) Want an easy boost? Add a couple of my [all-natural sports supplements]( to your regimen, like a [protein powder]( [pre-workout]( or [fat burner]( (and save 20% on your first order with code LEGION20). (Not sure which supplements are right for you? [Take my quiz]( and find out.) ⇒ 4) Want free workout and meal plans? Download my science-based diet and training templates for [men]( and [women](. ⇒ 5) Want a free workout app? Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced weightlifter, [Stacked]( can help you gain muscle and strength faster. And if none of that tickles your neurons, you might like all the simple, practical, and evidence-based teachings over at my [blog]( [podcast]( [YouTube channel]( and [Instagram](. [Button Text]( [Custom]( Want to earn cash back on every purchase you make? [Click here to learn how](. Already have a rewards account? [Click here to view your point balance](. To update your email preferences, [click here](. To unsubscribe, [click here](. Legion Athletics, Inc. 1255 Cleveland St. Floor 4 Clearwater, FL 33755 ‌