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by DonRagsdale
Thu Nov 20, 2025 6:54 pm
Forum: How it feels to be an Atlas Student!
Topic: Determination
Replies: 1
Views: 244

Re: Determination

Outstanding advice! Thank you very much!!!
by DonRagsdale
Wed Dec 25, 2024 10:00 pm
Forum: Atlas Student Experiences
Topic: Happy Holidays to all!
Replies: 2
Views: 158474

Re: Happy Holidays to all!

Like Charles Atlas, I am a faithful Catholic and cherish the Christmas Season. As such, I see the reflection of God in every human being as we are each created in his image. Accordingly, I strive to love our God and my neighbor and act in this manner. During this season of Christmas, I also like to ...
by DonRagsdale
Mon Jul 15, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: Atlas Student Experiences
Topic: Dawn of Glory statue in Highland Park Brooklyn 100th Anniversary
Replies: 1
Views: 162976

Re: Dawn of Glory statue in Highland Park Brooklyn 100th Anniversary

Thanks so much for sharing this post! I enjoyed reading it and exploring the topic further. The Dawn of Glory statue is magnificent. As a student of Atlas, it makes me proud to learn that Charles Atlas was the model that the sculptor, Pietro Montana, based this beautiful work of art on.
by DonRagsdale
Thu Feb 29, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: How it feels to be an Atlas Student!
Topic: Strength
Replies: 3
Views: 264639

Re: Strength

It is a tremendous feeling being an Atlas Student. The Charles Atlas "Dynamic-Tension" system truly promotes an enormous strength and health of ones mind, body, and soul. Having developed myself through this system and embraced the health promoting lifestyle, I have become a much stronger individual ...
by DonRagsdale
Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:49 pm
Forum: How Charles Atlas Inspires
Topic: Get up and go
Replies: 1
Views: 106161

Re: Get up and go

Great message! Thank you.
by DonRagsdale
Thu Nov 24, 2022 7:05 pm
Forum: How Charles Atlas Inspires
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
Replies: 1
Views: 32132

Re: Happy Thanksgiving

“When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.”
--Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Happy Thanksgiving Day everyone!
by DonRagsdale
Wed Dec 08, 2021 12:32 am
Forum: How Charles Atlas Inspires
Topic: Dave Draper Passing Away
Replies: 3
Views: 48185

Re: Dave Draper Passing Away

I was sorry to hear of the passing of Dave Draper. I pray for the repose of his soul and the comfort and peace to his beloved wife, Laree Draper. Dave was a great bodybuilding champion winning the Mr. America, Mr. Universe and Mr. World titles. More importantly he was a humble and decent human being ...
by DonRagsdale
Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:58 am
Forum: How Charles Atlas Inspires
Topic: Giving Thanks
Replies: 2
Views: 44247

Re: Giving Thanks

G. K. Chesterton said: "When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude. Thanksgiving day allows each of us to take pause for reflection of all the blessings we have received while being ardently thankful to those who have provided these ...
by DonRagsdale
Tue Sep 21, 2021 11:08 pm
Forum: Atlas Student Experiences
Topic: Another new student
Replies: 11
Views: 132992

Re: Another new student

Dear Ken,
Thanks so much for writing. Glad to see that you are enjoying the course. I find it to be a comprehensive health program for becoming mentally, physically and spiritually fit...really fit! Your progress will feed your motivation as well as thinking about the benefits your persistent ...
by DonRagsdale
Sat Jul 03, 2021 7:26 pm
Forum: How Charles Atlas Inspires
Topic: Make the most of a workout when frustrated
Replies: 2
Views: 46570

Re: Make the most of a workout when frustrated

Thank you for the sound advise. It is always appreciated.