Before a single rep is lifted, real strength begins with something deeper. It’s not the sweat, the sets, or even the soreness that defines it — it’s the why behind the work. In this opening article of the “Prerequisites for Strength” series, we dig beneath the surface to uncover what strength is truly built on: purpose, self-awareness, and the systems that make effort sustainable. Because without the right foundation, effort alone turns into exhaustion, not progress. 🧱💪