I have no idea about the truth of those allegations, but it's clear he was a very messed up guy due to the bizarre nature of his childhood and life generally.
It doesn't matter too much about standard if people are happy with themselves and put some effort in IMO. It's generally played with the right attitude, and the team picking thing has evened it out a bit too.
You're fine, you should just not have rests all the time, you slacker. Unless you have some sort of medical condition where it is advised you rest inbetween specified time periods of intense exercise.