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There is more to life with fitness

GARETH BALE: “In football, there was a moment that changed my view of competition. While I was struggling with a chronic muscle injury that kept haunting me throughout my career, I received an unexpected message from Real Madrid’s fitness coach. He said, ‘Leo is asking about your condition and wants to help you.’

“What happened next? A personal call from Messi’s personal doctor, offering me a proven treatment protocol, sharing rehab exercises that Messi himself used in 2013. A recommendation for a specialized clinic in Barcelona that treats many players from the football world, where competition is fierce.

This situation taught me that true professionalism transcends teams and colors, and greatness is measured by what you offer to others—even your opponents. Messi is a human being before he is a legend. At a time when many see the rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona as a war, Messi reminded us that football is a beautiful game! Some moments don’t need goals—just humanity!”

“EITHER YOU TRANSFER THE BUSINESS AND THE DACHA TO MY MOTHER, OR THERE WILL BE NO WEDDING!”

Veranne poured herself a cup of coffee and walked over to the window. Dawn was barely breaking, yet her mind was already racing through the day’s agenda—a meeting with a supplier, a review of accounting reports, and an important call with a client from Tver. Her schedule was precise—every minute accounted for. That sense of order comforted her.

The small printing house that Veranne had inherited from her father, Pollan Dimitt, five years ago demanded constant attention. “Business is like a child,” her father had always said. “Turn your back for a moment, and it either makes a mess or falls ill.” Pollan Dimitt had been old-school—strict and principled. He worked as long as necessary, never pushed his responsibilities onto others, and always kept his word.

“Remember the three keys to success, Veranne,” he would repeat: keep your word, distrust manipulators, and respect hard work—your own and others’.” Even the dacha outside Moscow, nestled quietly on the shore of a small lake, was treated not as a place of relaxation but as another responsibility. Pollan Dimitt planned every detail—from which crops to plant each spring to how best to tend the garden.

When Pollan Dimitt suddenly passed away from a heart @ttack, both the business and the dacha became Veranne’s sole responsibility. Many doubted that a young woman could handle it all. But in five years, the printing house not only survived—it grew. And the dacha became a serene retreat, where she could recharge in solitude.

Her phone rang—Antony.

“Good morning! Already awake, workaholic?” His voice was bright and cheerful.

“Long ago,” Veranne smiled. “I’m finishing my coffee.”

“What time do you finish today? Maybe we can meet after work?”

Veranne checked her planner.

“Around six. Then I need to stop by the restaurant to finalize the wedding menu.”

“Oh, this wedding,” Antony sighed, weariness creeping into his voice. “Sometimes I think it would be easier to just sign the papers and fly off to an island somewhere.”

“Come on, only two weeks left,” Veranne chuckled. “I’ve taken care of everything—you don’t have to worry.”

“Exactly! You’ve handled it all, my efficient girl.”

Antony was the complete opposite of the serious, responsible men Veranne had dated before. He was spontaneous, full of humor, always ready for a trip or a party. They had met at the gym—Veranne attended Pilates, while Antony trained in CrossFit.

They first struck up a conversation in the fitness-center café, exchanged numbers, and within a week, they went out for dinner. Antony never needed long to charm a woman—confident and silver-tongued, he had a way of making his companion feel special.

Veranne told him about her business, and Antony listened with interest, asked questions, and praised her entrepreneurial streak. He worked for a consulting company, frequently traveling to meet clients.

“You know what amazes me about you?” Antony said on one of their first dates. “You’re… dependable. Not like those modern girls who only think about marrying rich. You have your own business, your own income.”

Veranne took those words as a compliment, appreciating her drive and hard work. Her father had always told her that a real man would value those qualities over doll-like appearances and fluttering eyelashes.

The proposal came six months later—one of the city’s finest restaurants, champagne, and a sapphire ring in a velvet box.

“I’ve met the woman of my dreams,” Antony said, looking into her eyes. “Will you be my wife?”

Though her father had taught her not to rush important decisions, Veranne accepted almost immediately. Antony seemed the perfect life partner—attentive, caring, financially stable, and someone with whom she shared common interests.

Soon after the engagement, Veranne met Antony’s mother, Irene Klark, a fit and impeccably groomed woman in her mid-fifties. Over lunch, Irene studied Veranne, asking about her work, plans, and views on family life.

“My dear girl,” Irene smiled, “the main thing in a family is to hold on to your man. My Antony has a strong character, but if you give in on little things, you’ll live in perfect harmony.”

Veranne nodded, though something about that perspective didn’t sit well with her. Her father had taught her independence, not dependence on others’ opinions. But for the sake of good relations, she didn’t argue.

Another time, while they were picking out tableware for the new home, Irene remarked casually, “You know, family means everything is shared—sorrow and joy, property too. In our family, it’s always been that way: the women brought everything they had into the home and laid it at the husband’s feet. They never regretted it, because they gained protection and support.”

At the time, Veranne hadn’t given much thought to those words. She cared more about their future together than past family customs.

Wedding preparations fell entirely on her shoulders. Antony was constantly busy with meetings, reports, and calls. She booked the venue—a panoramic hall on the riverbank—negotiated the menu, found a decorator, met the emcee, and picked musicians. Even the guest list was drafted by her, though she cleared it with Antony.

“Listen, why did you invite Shaun and Annella?” Antony asked, scrolling through the list. “We haven’t spoken in ages.”

“But you told me you studied together and that he was an old friend,” Veranne said, puzzled.

“Well, yes, but… fine, keep them,” Antony waved it off and returned to his phone.

Oddly, when it came to paying for the wedding, Antony seemed indifferent.

“Whatever it costs, we’ll spend it,” he said. “You only get married once.”

That surprised Veranne. Antony had been frugal in other matters, but she was relieved that they weren’t cu:tting corners.

Two days before the wedding, Antony unexpectedly suggested they meet at a café.

“There’s something we need to discuss,” he said cryptically, “a family council.”

Veranne assumed it was about a surprise for the guests. But when she arrived, Antony wasn’t alone—Irene Klark was sitting beside him.

“Verotchka, dear,” Irene began once Veranne had settled in. “Antony and I talked and came up with an idea… for the good of the family.”

Veranne glanced at her fiancé, confused. His expression was tense, as if bracing for an unpleasant conversation.

“You see,” Irene continued, “divorces are so common nowadays, and we want your marriage to be strong.”

“And?” Veranne started to feel uneasy.

“And we think,” Antony added, “that it would be wise to secure ourselves. You know, just in case things ever go wrong.”

“What exactly do you mean?” Veranne asked, puzzled…

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AS A MAN, YOU NEED TO KNOW THESE
1. Everyone has a voice but money is the volume. Work hard, have assets in your name as a man, acquire wealth.

2. At 25+, your circle should be discussing about open business, investing, fitness, escaping 8-5 jobs, self development and financial freedom.

3. Life is a ruthless battle, the earlier you sweat, the less you will bleed in this battle. The world is cruel, brutal, nasty and short.

4. Conquer your lust. This is a golden handshake with your future.

5. Very few people truly care about you. Society will leave you on the road to rot. Almost all of your friends will ditch you the moment your situation turning into something chaotic that lies beyond their expectations.

6. Hard times and moments will pass. It is always very dark just before dawn. Keep it cool and never lose your optimism. Don't loosen the grip.

7. Life is a MARATHON, not a sprint. Therefore, be patient, patience is not the ability to wait, its how you react while waiting. Be Consistent. Be Persistent. One day all those late nights and early mornings will pay off.

8. Nobody cares about you. Nobody owes you anything. Most will be Jealous when you Succeed. You’ll be Shocked at who Abandons you when you Fail.

9. Don't chase sex, food and entertainment. You will succumb to them and end up miserable and depressed.

10. Happiness and fun are a femicentric construct. They don't exist in the dictionary of MEN. Chase meaningful purpose NOT "happiness and fun".

11. If you meet a man talking to himself while gesticulating, Don't interfere, he is: - aligning his MISSION with his VISION, organizing his WISDOM to build his KINGDOM, chiselling his MINDSET to improve his SKILLET, tuning his SOUL with his GOAL.

12. Gambling is addictive and destructive. Don't accept to be a slave.

13. Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times.

14. If you impregnate a woman, take responsibilities. You knew the consequences of raw sex. No matter your age, take responsibility. If you're not ready, use a condom.

15. The world will ask you who you are, and if you don't know, the world will tell you.

16. If you are sitting in a high table and have access to opportunities, help those who have capability but lack access to opportunity. We're all fighting the battle to success and the path can be rough and frustrating. Be a Pillar not an Obstacle.

17. Nobody cares about your pitfalls! The journey to GREATNESS is long, windy and rough.

18. Nobody cares about you. Nobody owes you anything. Most will be Jealous when you Succeed. You’ll be Shocked at who Abandons you when you Fail.

19. People WILL Let you down. Accept and Embrace these Maxims. Turn your Mind into a ruthless Weapon.

20. PROTECT yourself. No one will do it for you. It's on you. No one is coming to save you.

21. Time is non refundable, use it with intention

22. Have a vision. Starve your distractions, feed your focus. Set goals. Read every day. Live inspired

23. If you don't go after it, you won't have it

24. Make mistakes and pursue failure

25. Take mistakes as lessons
Focus is the key

26. Study hard what interests you the most

27. Don't worry about what other people think. Don't pay attention to what others think of you.

28. Skills are more valuable than your grades

29. Excuses make today easy, but tomorrow harder. Discipline make today hard, but tomorrow easy. Choice is yours.

30. You cannot climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets.

31. Hungry stomach,an empty pocket and a broken heart can teach the best lessons of life.

32. If your mind is weak, your body and soul will suffer

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100 METAPHORS AND ANALOGIES
METAPHOR:
Metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable, in order to suggest a resemblance. It compares two unlike things directly without using "like" or "as".
1. Time is a thief.
2. Her voice is music to my ears.
3. He has a heart of stone.
4. The classroom was a zoo.
5. Life is a rollercoaster.
6. She’s a shining star.
7. His mind is a steel trap.
8. The world is a stage.
9. He’s a walking encyclopedia.
10. Her eyes were sparkling diamonds.
Her eyes are bright and captivating.
11. The thunder was a lion’s roar.
The thunder is loud and powerful, like a lion's roar.
12. His words were a double-edged sword.
His words could have both positive and negative effects.
13. She has a green thumb.
She is skilled at gardening.
14. The city is a jungle.
The city is wild and chaotic.
15. He’s a night owl.
He stays up late and is active at night.
16. Her smile is sunshine.
Her smile brings warmth and happiness.
17. The stars were diamonds in the sky.
The stars are bright and sparkling, like diamonds.
18. His temper was a volcano.
His anger could erupt suddenly and violently.
19. She’s a butterfly.
She is graceful and delicate.
20. The wind was a howling wolf.
The wind made loud, eerie noises, like a wolf's howl.
21. He’s a couch potato.
He is lazy and inactive.
22. Her mind is a maze.
Her thoughts are complex and intricate.
23. The lake was a mirror.
The lake's surface was calm and reflective.
24. He’s a rock.
He is dependable and strong.
25. Her laughter is a melody.
Her laughter is pleasant and musical.
26. The snow is a white blanket.
The snow covers the ground completely, like a blanket.
27. He’s a snake.
He is deceitful and untrustworthy.
28. Her hair is a golden river.
Her hair flows smoothly and has a golden hue.
29. The moon was a ghostly galleon.
The moon is compared to a large, mysterious ship.
30. His eyes were piercing lasers.
His gaze was intense and penetrating.
31. The fog is a thick curtain.
The fog is dense and obscures vision, like a curtain.
32. She’s a diamond in the rough.
She has potential but needs refinement.
33. His voice is velvet.
His voice is smooth and soft.
34. The car was a rocket.
The car is extremely fast.
35. Her eyes were pools of sorrow.
Her eyes reflect deep sadness.
36. The clouds were cotton balls.
The clouds are fluffy and white.
37. He’s a lion in battle.
He is brave and fierce during conflicts.
38. Her skin is porcelain.
Her skin is smooth and pale.
39. The night is a black veil.
The night covers everything in darkness.
40. He’s a ticking time bomb.
He is likely to explode in anger soon.
41. Her words were daggers.
Her words were hurtful and sharp.
42. The river was a snake.
The river winds and twists like a snake.
43. He’s a shining beacon.
He provides guidance and hope.
44. Her heart is an open book.
She is transparent and honest.
45. The storm was a raging bull.
The storm was wild and uncontrollable.
46. He’s a pillar of strength.
He is a reliable source of support.
47. Her mind is a sponge.
She absorbs information quickly and easily.
48. The computer is a brain.
It processes and stores data like a human brain.
49. His life is a train wreck.
His life is chaotic and full of problems.
50. The sun was a fiery eye.
The sun is hot and watchful like a blazing eye.
ANALOGY:
An analogy is a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification. It shows how two different things are similar in a particular aspect, often using relationships or functions to explain.
51. As a sword is to a warrior, a pen is to a writer.
Just as a sword is a warrior's tool, a pen is a writer's.
52. Bird is to nest as bee is to hive.
Birds live in nests; bees live in hives.
53. Hand is to glove as foot is to sock.
A glove covers the hand; a sock covers the foot.
54. Fire is to heat as ice is to cold.
Fire produces heat; ice produces cold.
55. Fish is to water as bird is to air.
Fish live in water; birds live in the air.
56. Wheel is to car as leg is to human.
Wheels help cars move; legs help humans walk.
57. Eye is to see as ear is to hear.
Eyes are for seeing; ears are for hearing.
58. Pupil is to school as patient is to hospital.
Pupils are taught in schools; patients are treated in hospitals.
59. Battery is to flashlight as fuel is to car.
Batteries power flashlights; fuel powers cars.
60. Seed is to tree as egg is to bird.
Seeds grow into trees; eggs grow into birds.
61. Chalk is to board as pen is to paper.
Chalk writes on boards; pens write on paper.
62. Cat is to kitten as dog is to puppy.
A kitten is a baby cat; a puppy is a baby dog.
63. Night is to moon as day is to sun.
The moon appears at night; the sun appears in the day.
64. Brain is to body as CPU is to computer.
The brain controls the body; the CPU controls the computer.
65. Painter is to brush as writer is to pen.
A brush is a painter's tool; a pen is a writer's tool.
66. Leaf is to tree as petal is to flower.
Leaves are parts of trees; petals are parts of flowers.
67. Fingers are to hand as toes are to foot.
Fingers are part of the hand; toes are part of the foot.
68. Knife is to cut as shovel is to dig.
A knife cuts; a shovel digs.
69. Smile is to happiness as frown is to sadness.
A smile shows happiness; a frown shows sadness.
70. Nose is to smell as tongue is to taste.
The nose is used for smelling; the tongue for tasting.
71. Roof is to house as lid is to pot.
A roof covers a house; a lid covers a pot.
72. Scissors are to cutting as broom is to sweeping.
Scissors cut; brooms sweep.
73. Doctor is to patient as teacher is to student.
Doctors care for patients; teachers educate students.
74. Bee is to hive as ant is to colony.
Bees live in hives; ants in colonies.
75. Chef is to kitchen as pilot is to cockpit.
A chef works in the kitchen; a pilot in the cockpit.
76. River is to water as mountain is to rock.
A river is made of water; a mountain is made of rock.
77. Lock is to key as password is to computer.
A key unlocks a lock; a password unlocks a computer.
78. Compass is to direction as thermometer is to temperature.
A compass gives direction; a thermometer measures temperature.
79. Clouds are to rain as smoke is to fire.
Clouds often bring rain; smoke indicates fire.
80. Book is to knowledge as gym is to fitness.
Books build knowledge; gyms build fitness.
81. Milk is to cow as wool is to sheep.
Milk comes from cows; wool comes from sheep.
82. Shoe is to foot as glove is to hand.
Shoes protect feet; gloves protect hands.
83. Airplane is to sky as ship is to sea.
Airplanes travel in the sky; ships in the sea.
84. Hunger is to food as thirst is to water.
Hunger is satisfied by food; thirst by water.
85. Pencil is to write as brush is to paint.
A pencil writes; a brush paints.
86. Chain is to link as rope is to strand.
A chain is made of links; a rope is made of strands.
87. Sun is to solar as moon is to lunar.
Sun relates to solar; moon relates to lunar.
88. Roots are to tree as foundation is to building.
Roots support trees; foundations support buildings.
89. Author is to book as composer is to music.
An author writes books; a composer creates music.
90. Ant is to hardworking as fox is to cunning.
Ants are known for hard work; foxes for cleverness.
91. Mother is to nurture as soldier is to protect.
Mothers nurture; soldiers protect.
92. Snow is to cold as fire is to hot.
Snow is cold; fire is hot.
93. Question is to answer as problem is to solution.
Questions need answers; problems need solutions.
94. Storm is to chaos as breeze is to calm.
Storms are chaotic; breezes are calming.
95. Skeleton is to body as frame is to house.
A skeleton supports the body; a frame supports the house.
96. Flashlight is to dark as umbrella is to rain.
A flashlight helps in darkness; an umbrella in rain.
97. Seed is to harvest as effort is to success.
Seeds lead to harvest; effort leads to success.
98. Book is to reading as piano is to playing.
Books are read; pianos are played.
99. Artist is to creativity as scientist is to logic.
Artists rely on creativity; scientists on logic.
100. Fuel is to engine as food is to body.
Fuel powers an engine; food fuels the body.

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