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He shares a vivid story about competing in an American powerlifting contest where he was warned he could die if he continued. Despite this, he was "poised," fueled by adrenaline and a fierce determination to perform. He recalls going out with the mindset of "dying trying" — a phrase that encapsulates the essence of obsession: total commitment without regard for risk.
In one of his most powerful anecdotes, Fletcher talks about attempting a bench press of 705 pounds in front of the best in the world. Although he failed to achieve the lift, he emphasizes that he "did not hold back," giving it everything he had, even with the awareness that it could cost him his life. For him, the pride lay in the effort, in the fact that he went full force with unwavering conviction.