2 types of people!

I remember one time this guy told me something and years later, I have to admit... he was quite correct. He told me that there is only bascially 2 different type of people you meet in the gym. The type that is never happy with themselves. They are usually very strong and if you talk to them, they speak about how they are struggling with there weakest link.  When they look in the mirror they are focussed on fixing the weak spot. They are very hard on themselves and very understanding of others. Your opinion of them means very little to them, they know what they are capable of.. they do not need your approval. They live and deal with reality. These people do the "not fun" things even when nobody is looking.

Then we have the other guys. They need outside approval, although they claim the opposite. They look in the mirror and focus on there strongpoints. They want the strong points to be so glaring that you completely forget about the weak spots. If they get strokes, they are elated.. if they get criticized, they are destroyed. 

Every little victory you hear about for years... and no talk of the weaknesses. These people are delusional and grandiose! When confronted about a possible weakness they get violently disturbed. These people are extremely sensitive, easily distracted and needy to the extreme. Avoidance and denial are tactics employed by these people...  They are always talking about the "new" latest and greatest thing. They need you on there side. 

Years later I get what this guy was trying to tell me, there are the workers and the posers. Sooner or later you fall into one the categories, make sure it is the right one!