Because i can Quote by Kai Greene
“If you accuse me of being on drugs because I'm very focused on what I do, because I'm very serious, because I'm very hungry, because I can squat 800 lbs, because I can bench 500 lbs, because I can press 315 behind my neck, and if these things don't fit under what you consider to be natural, then I don't want to be a natural. I don't want to be what you depict as a natural. I want to define myself for me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Bodybuilding podcast, 2015
The speaker rejects societal labels of “natural,” insisting on defining identity by personal standards rather than external expectations.
In simple terms: Define yourself, not others.
Key Takeaway
Live by your own standards.
Themes
self‑definition
identity
authenticity
Mood
determined
assertive
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career goals
- personal branding
- fitness training
- social media presence
Key Concepts
psychology
bodybuilding
culture
Questions to Reflect On
- What labels do you reject?
- How can you stay true to yourself?
A Different Perspective
Self‑definition can clash with community norms.
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