RIP Rich Piana
Hi Everyone,
For those unfamiliar with Rich Piana, he is a YouTube celebrity (I linked his page in his name), who is well known for his personality and “Bigger By the Day” challenge on YouTube. He is a former competitive bodybuilder, who unfortunate was not able to reach the success he desired while competing (albeit, former Mr. California). He began a YouTube channel, which documented his life, and fitness challenges he would inspire his audience to take on.
He opened up a supplement line called 5% Nutrition and sold cloths as well. Despite using steroids and other unatural forms of supplements to gain an edge, he always advocated to his fans to stay natural, die to the dangers an side effects. Here are some thoughts I have on him, as he helped get me through some challenging times. :)
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I was saddened to hear about this, as I felt like I got to know him over the last year through his videos. He documented the dangers of steroid and growth hormone use (which he openly admitted to using), and tried to motivate people who were pursuing their dreams.

Take notice to how his arm is about the size/width of his girlfriends waist!

I learned from him:
- Don’t judge a book by its cover
- You don’t have to be well spoken, to be well thought out (He swore alot!)
- He started making good money through investing in well chosen mutual funds..and later, supplement and clothing businesses he started
- If you fail at accomplishing your greatest dream/passion (like he did), there is still much left you can accomplish, people you can impact
A softer look at at him:
He offered alot of motivation to entrepreneurs and fitness enthusiasts, despite his own limitations and personal struggles. It was Not the steroids which caused his passing.
Keeping it Positive
-His House

-I never heard him bad mouth anyone on his videos, and found, overall, he delivered a positive message focused on hard work.
- Despite becoming Mr California, he was never able to achieve his greater ambitions in body building
Another passion: His Fans

