What I'm looking for in a pre-workout is the 'god complex' euphoric mood elevation. Some people prefer focus or ''tunnel vision'' or more aggression, which is perfectly fine but I like to get lost in my music while working out. Back then I used to work out for the physical aspect, but now it's more of a therapy session where I can forget all my responsibilities and lift weights.
Crack purple, Wildfire, Kill switch, Smash AMF... I've tried it all and they are very good pre workout but nothing comes close to excelsior for the euphoria. Now with the newer batches, excelsior is getting closer and closer to the pre workouts listed above, which is not a good thing... Anybody taking excelsior couldn't care less about focus, tunnel vision, aggression...
The EUPHORIA is what makes excelsior magical, taking those 2 scoops in before the car ride to the gym, getting lost in the music, working out for 3 hours without seeing time pass by, having deep talks with friends and hanging out post workout is what makes the whole experience an EXCELSIOR experience. There are so many life goals I've been able to achieve indirectly thanks to excelsior such as meeting my then girlfriend, getting enough financial stability to buy a house, and now building my future family with my now financé in said house. Again, the euphoria, the productivity & the social effects were unmatched...
Unfortunately, the timing of excelsior dying couldn't be more coincidental with my life's next chapter. It seems like it's life's way to tell me I should move on...