The reigning champion of the Mr. Olympia Classic Physique division Chris Bumstead has always been upfront about his emotional challenges. Never one to draw a rosy picture, the four-time title winner inspires the bodybuilding community by revealing the dark side of the champion mentality. He shows that even tough men who deliver results year after year go through moments of doubt.

Recently, CBum, in an interview with a popular social media channel, revealed a conversation he had with his partner. His partner once found the Canadian bodybuilder crying on his bathroom floor. What she said next turned out to be a breakthrough moment for the athlete. 

Chris Bumstead once broke down as he was dealing with multiple things while preparing for Mr. O

The bodybuilder revealed in “The Mindset & Motivation Secrets Of 4X Mr. Olympia Modern Wisdom 652″ that he was going through tough times while preparing for Mr. Olympia. He was also juggling some family issues.

One day, his partner found him on the bathroom floor, crying his heart out. Looking at the unnerving condition of the champion, she had encouraging words to boost his morale. CBum’s partner said, “…. literally you don’t think Michael Jordan ever broke down and felt like he couldn’t handle the stress that was on him, like building the NBA into what it was, not even just his team.”

The Canadian Bodybuilder quickly replied, “He didn’t talk about it though,” to which his partner responded maturely. She pointed out that most men do not know how to express their emotions. Moreover, this is especially true for athletes who have taken the world by storm. Fans only witness the titles they win but they rarely ponder the hardships and sacrifices the superstars make.

When CBum heard his partner refer to Michael Jordan’s example to make her point, he understood the intricacies involved in having a champion mentality. Bumstead understood that he was not alone in this boat. He added, “This is a huge pressure; a lot is going on, and I’m stressed. What’s wrong with that? I’m not gonna let it control me, but I’m allowed to feel this moment right now.”

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The four-time champion has always admired Michael Jordan, the NBA legend, for his achievements. However, he has always claimed that his game mentality differs from that of the iconic basketball player.

Michael Jordan and Bumstead have different winning personalities

The 28-year-old bodybuilder has carved out a separate identity for himself that is sensitive and self-assured. Talking about Michael Jordan, the Olympia champion said, “He wanted to kill everyone, and fu**** took stuff personally, everything, with a battle to the death of being the best and like I don’t feel like that.”

Additionally, CBum has always maintained that he prioritizes his mental and emotional well-being over titles. While success comes naturally to the hardworking athlete, his health scare has made him look at things differently. Although his eye is on the title, he tries to enjoy the journey more than the destination. Chris Bumstead is currently preparing for his fifth championship. Will his winning mantra work for him this time? Please share your comments with us.

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