Author Topic: Ronnie Coleman - Positive Outlook (Read 16707 times)

Go 4 It · « **Reply #75 on:** July 30, 2018, 03:48:22 PM »

He has to have some level of intelligence to get a degree in Accounting, I have a degree in marketing and I had to take 2 accounting classes as part of my business degree and that shit was fucking hard, however the finance classes were even harder (much respect to anyone with a finance degree). But I will say his speech/vocabulary is terrible, which makes him seem very unintelligent, on the flip side he passed the police exam so he had to have some level of intelligence. Look, the guy went from delivering pizza's to being the best bodybuilder in the world, traveling to many destinations, meeting tons of people, obviously he banged a lot of women, he may be in a fucked up position now, but seems like a better overall life experience then being a pizza delivery guy and struggling to make ends meat.

Kwon3 · « **Reply #76 on:** July 30, 2018, 03:50:48 PM »

Quote from: Go 4 It on July 30, 2018, 03:48:22 PM

He has to have some level of intelligence to get a degree in Accounting, I have a degree in marketing and I had to take 2 accounting classes as part of my business degree and that shit was fucking hard, however the finance classes were even harder (much respect to anyone with a finance degree). But I will say his speech/vocabulary is terrible, which makes him seem very unintelligent, on the flip side he passed the police exam so he had to have some level of intelligence. Look, the guy went from delivering pizza's to being the best bodybuilder in the world, traveling to many destinations, meeting tons of people, obviously he banged a lot of women, he may be in a fucked up position now, but seems like a better overall life experience then being a pizza delivery guy and struggling to make ends meat.

I know several people that went to his type of school and none of them passed their exams, and still got the degree. And of course some others who aren't minorities or attending historically black colleges, but basically bought their degree because their families knew someone that worked or taught there.

You're giving him way too much credit. I get your glass half full mentality but it's only valid if you apply it to yourself. Once you start giving other people qualities they don't have, you're going over the edge into the being an apologist.

Go 4 It · « **Reply #77 on:** July 30, 2018, 03:56:23 PM »

Quote from: Kwon3 on July 30, 2018, 03:50:48 PM

I know several people that went to his type of school and none of them passed their exams, and still got the degree. And of course some others who aren't minorities or attending historically black colleges, but basically bought their degree because their families knew someone that worked or taught there.

You're giving him way too much credit. I get your glass half full mentality but it's only valid if you apply it to yourself. Once you start giving other people qualities they don't have, you're going over the edge into the being an apologist.

Well, it may be true what you are saying about just being gifted a degree, I mean why didn't he persue a career being an accountant? Most likely wasn't able to get hired from a firm, which is probably why he ended up delivering pizza's. But you gotta admit he made the most out of his life, he didn't make the NFL, he didn't get a job in the accounting field, he did drugs and became a millionaire, he's in a terrible position now, but gotta give him props for "going 4 it" in life.

Kwon3 · « **Reply #78 on:** July 30, 2018, 04:01:31 PM »

Quote from: Go 4 It on July 30, 2018, 03:56:23 PM

Well, it may be true what you are saying about just being gifted a degree, I mean why didn't he persue a career being an accountant? Most likely wasn't able to get hired from a firm, which is probably why he ended up delivering pizza's. But you gotta admit he made the most out of his life, he didn't make the NFL, he didn't get a job in the accounting field, he did drugs and became a millionaire, he's in a terrible position now, but gotta give him props for "going 4 it" in life.

Ronnie is always just going to be Ronnie. A slow-talking guy from Bastrop who started his life over in Texas (easy for some, not for all, especially when broke), finished a post-secondary degree (even if he never used it or it wasn't considered an accredited college degree at the time), and made enough with a few odd jobs and later policing to buy himself a decent-sized house and start his real career, which was to be the biggest and most successful (on stage) bodybuilder we've ever seen. Now he sells his protein powders and tries to stay relevant by lifting weights even though it's surely killing him the way he does it. I say that's pretty good considering where he came from, and as you said, he's well off and owns several luxury cars.

Van_Bilderass · « **Reply #79 on:** July 30, 2018, 05:32:30 PM »

Quote from: Kwon3 on July 30, 2018, 03:42:35 PM

But in a way his lack of sophistication was his best asset in bodybuilding because not a lot of people who think outside the box would've stuck with it for 8 years until he won his first Olympia or all the setbacks he's had since retiring health-wise.

Yes, like I said in another thread bodybuilding favors people who can stay regimented doing something very repetitive and monotonous. And Ronnie obviously could do that all those years, and he still follows that lifestyle.
He seemed to love it, whereas for others it would be hell.
Kevin said he wanted to tell Ronnie to give it up, he was never going to be a top guy but Ronnie was just happy to compete, even if he didn't win.

Hulkster · « **Reply #80 on:** July 30, 2018, 05:33:54 PM »

FitnessFrenzy · « **Reply #81 on:** July 30, 2018, 05:35:57 PM »

it sucks for him that he is in constant pain, but he made some bad life choices that led to this.

Bevo · « **Reply #82 on:** July 30, 2018, 05:38:54 PM »

Quote from: Go 4 It on July 30, 2018, 03:48:22 PM

He has to have some level of intelligence to get a degree in Accounting, I have a degree in marketing and I had to take 2 accounting classes as part of my business degree and that shit was fucking hard, however the finance classes were even harder (much respect to anyone with a finance degree). But I will say his speech/vocabulary is terrible, which makes him seem very unintelligent, on the flip side he passed the police exam so he had to have some level of intelligence. Look, the guy went from delivering pizza's to being the best bodybuilder in the world, traveling to many destinations, meeting tons of people, obviously he banged a lot of women, he may be in a fucked up position now, but seems like a better overall life experience then being a pizza delivery guy and struggling to make ends meat.

That’s like saying Ricky Martin can’t be gay because he married a women and had kids at one point...

Dave D · « **Reply #83 on:** July 30, 2018, 06:04:16 PM »

Quote from: Van_Bilderass on July 30, 2018, 05:32:30 PM

Kevin said he wanted to tell Ronnie to give it up, he was never going to be a top guy but Ronnie was just happy to compete, even if he didn't win.

Think of how different Kevin's life would have been if he had 1/5 of Ronnies drive and determination. He would actually be someone worth Earl devoting his life to.

Bevo · « **Reply #84 on:** July 30, 2018, 06:47:09 PM »

Quote from: Dave D on July 30, 2018, 06:04:16 PM

Think of how different Kevin's life would have been if he had 1/5 of Ronnies drive and determination. He would actually be someone worth Earl devoting his life to.

Yep and he had a couple cook all his food and even stated on his video he didn’t have the drive to train at all during off season

I’ll give Ronnie credit that he just loves bbing, wakes up and does the same thing over and over

At this point Ronnie loves a bit too much and not listening to his body

Earl1972 · « **Reply #85 on:** July 30, 2018, 07:49:04 PM »

Quote from: Dave D on July 30, 2018, 06:04:16 PM

Think of how different Kevin's life would have been if he had 1/5 of Ronnies drive and determination. He would actually be someone worth Earl devoting his life to.

he competed in 60+ shows so i'd say his drive and determination was fine

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Dave D · « **Reply #86 on:** July 30, 2018, 08:18:32 PM »

Quote from: Earl1972 on July 30, 2018, 07:49:04 PM

he competed in 60+ shows so i'd say his drive and determination was fine

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He wanted Ronnie to give it up, that hed never be a top guy.....

While Kevin was celebrating winning the Mr. Uruguay pro cup and penning lyrics for a new full blown song Ronnie was winning Olympias.

Kwon3 · « **Reply #87 on:** July 30, 2018, 08:18:39 PM »

and technically came back for the big shows again

Kwon3 · « **Reply #88 on:** July 30, 2018, 08:19:47 PM »

Quote from: Dave D on July 30, 2018, 08:18:32 PM

He wanted Ronnie to give it up, that hed never be a top guy.....

While Kevin was celebrating winning the Mr. Uruguay pro cup and penning lyrics for a new full blown song Ronnie was winning Olympias.

And now Coleman pays alimony and child support to the tune of probably 80% of his salary, squandered most of his Olympia cars on quick flips that he burned through to start his protein powder company, and has dozens of broken screws in his back as he shuffles on a walker and looks like the living dead.

How does Kevin look?

Bevo · « **Reply #89 on:** July 30, 2018, 08:26:41 PM »

Quote from: Kwon3 on July 30, 2018, 08:19:47 PM

And now Coleman pays alimony and child support to the tune of probably 80% of his salary, squandered most of his Olympia cars on quick flips that he burned through to start his protein powder company, and has dozens of broken screws in his back as he shuffles on a walker and looks like the living dead.

How does Kevin look?

But Kevin doesn’t seem to be happy, something is missing, otherwise he would have left bbing and competing behind a long time ago. Not a good example, Dorian, Haney, and many others are better examples

Dave D · « **Reply #90 on:** July 30, 2018, 08:36:32 PM »

Quote from: Kwon3 on July 30, 2018, 08:19:47 PM

And now Coleman pays alimony and child support to the tune of probably 80% of his salary, squandered most of his Olympia cars on quick flips that he burned through to start his protein powder company, and has dozens of broken screws in his back as he shuffles on a walker and looks like the living dead.

How does Kevin look?

Valid point.

But Ronnie never had a band. He never acted. He was a fulltime cop who won the most coveted bodybuilding title on his weekend off.

Ronnie held on to the limelight to long, meanwhile Kevin came back to the sport and disgraced himself by losing decisively to bums that he would have wiped the floor with in his prime.

Big Ron didn't exactly have a lot of opportunities knocking on his door. He's not well spoken, he isn't exactly handsome, etc.. but he was able to achieve his goal despite his lack of natural gifts.

Most would agree Kevin was more talented on many levels, but it appears he has many unfulfilled dreams. Ronnie accomplished his.

I really think Coleman would rather be dead than what he has become but he's holding on to the hope that a breakthrough is just around the corner.

I'm mostly just trolling Earl.

But kudos to both guys. I will say Ronnie was very nice when I met him whereas Kevin acted like I was some sort of scumbag, although it could have been because I told him I posted here.

Pet shop boys · « **Reply #91 on:** July 31, 2018, 05:12:43 AM »

I don't have a single doubt that Ronnie is still using mega doses of pain killers and steroids , the guy is beyond advices...

I can only wonder how would he look like if he was completely off steroids .

190 lbs with a Palumboism vascular gut ?

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WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH SAD

BSN · « **Reply #92 on:** July 31, 2018, 05:43:35 AM »

Earl1972 · « **Reply #93 on:** July 31, 2018, 12:04:12 PM »

Quote from: Dave D on July 30, 2018, 08:18:32 PM

He wanted Ronnie to give it up, that hed never be a top guy.....

While Kevin was celebrating winning the Mr. Uruguay pro cup and penning lyrics for a new full blown song Ronnie was winning Olympias.

bodybuilding just like any other sport if you have elite potential it will be obvious immediately, all the top guys became top guys shortly after turning pro

ronnie went from placing dead last at the O and barely placed top 10 after 6 years or so, this sport isn't worth it if you aren't consistently top 5 in the world

other guys like darrem charles never gave up and they still never came close to being a top guy

ronnie is an exception to the rule as he became elite after years of being mediocre, it wasn't really his strong work ethic, it was nothing more than just not having anything else better to do and not having any other interests outside of the gym

as for writing songs, bodybuilders have a very short peak and then it's all downhill, by the time ronnie won the O Mr. Levrone started his decline so at that point he probably figured why put 100% effort into it and unlike ronnie he had other dreams and interests

he competed throughout the year in the 90's so i don't know how he could be considered lazy or not all in back then

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ProudVirgin69 · « **Reply #94 on:** July 31, 2018, 12:12:47 PM »

Quote from: Dave D on July 30, 2018, 08:36:32 PM

Kevin acted like I was some sort of scumbag, although it could have been because I told him I posted here.

Rambone · « **Reply #95 on:** July 31, 2018, 12:56:37 PM »

Quote from: Dave D on July 30, 2018, 08:36:32 PM

Valid point.

But Ronnie never had a band. He never acted. He was a fulltime cop who won the most coveted bodybuilding title on his weekend off.

Ronnie held on to the limelight to long, meanwhile Kevin came back to the sport and disgraced himself by losing decisively to bums that he would have wiped the floor with in his prime.

Big Ron didn't exactly have a lot of opportunities knocking on his door. He's not well spoken, he isn't exactly handsome, etc.. but he was able to achieve his goal despite his lack of natural gifts.

Most would agree Kevin was more talented on many levels, but it appears he has many unfulfilled dreams. Ronnie accomplished his.

I really think Coleman would rather be dead than what he has become but he's holding on to the hope that a breakthrough is just around the corner.

I'm mostly just trolling Earl.

But kudos to both guys. I will say Ronnie was very nice when I met him whereas Kevin acted like I was some sort of scumbag, although it could have been because I told him I posted here.

Kevin was the least friendly bodybuilder I’ve ever met. You’d think he’d be friendly or personable to the only person waiting in line for an autograph when you see a 16 year old kid at the NPC Southern States prejudging introducing himself to the weird world of schmoedom. A prime Levrone is a great bodybuilder nonetheless but socially retarded/autistic.

Parker · « **Reply #96 on:** July 31, 2018, 02:41:10 PM »

Quote from: Rambone on July 31, 2018, 12:56:37 PM

Kevin was the least friendly bodybuilder I’ve ever met. You’d think he’d be friendly or personable to the only person waiting in line for an autograph when you see a 16 year old kid at the NPC Southern States prejudging introducing himself to the weird world of schmoedom. A prime Levrone is a great bodybuilder nonetheless but socially retarded/autistic.

Levrone figures it was you who slit one of tires on his Acura NSX.

Fortress · « **Reply #97 on:** July 31, 2018, 02:53:09 PM »

Quote from: Rambone on July 31, 2018, 12:56:37 PM

Kevin was the least friendly bodybuilder I’ve ever met. You’d think he’d be friendly or personable to the only person waiting in line for an autograph when you see a 16 year old kid at the NPC Southern States prejudging introducing himself to the weird world of schmoedom. A prime Levrone is a great bodybuilder nonetheless but socially retarded/autistic.

It’s true. Kevin isn’t a friendly guy. Nor does he have any sort of personality. He’s just kinda there.

Zero charisma or charm.

Parker · « **Reply #98 on:** July 31, 2018, 02:57:16 PM »

Quote from: Fortress on July 31, 2018, 02:53:09 PM

It’s true. Kevin isn’t a friendly guy. Nor does he have any sort of personality. He’s just kinda there.

Zero charisma or charm.

Most of these guys built their bodies up, but not their minds or personalities.

Wiggs · « **Reply #99 on:** July 31, 2018, 04:48:15 PM »

Do you guys realize Haney weighed more in 91 at his best at 254 vs. Coleman at his best in 98 at 252. Haney is an inch taller at 5'11 vs. Coleman 5'10.

Say what you want but Haney in 91 is more complete than Coleman in 98. Coleman wins on freak factor not perfection. Haney wins on Symmetry, Proportions, tie-ins, posing.