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Life Doesn’t Owe You Purpose: It Offers You the Tools to Build One
What is our Purpose? What if the fact that nothing matters means you get to decide what does?
That sentence stopped him. And that pause, that discomfort, that’s where purpose begins. Not with a revelation, but with a confrontation. A direct challenge to the comforting belief that something out there is responsible for your sense of meaning.

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Nov 65 min read


The Purpose of Life and the True Nature of Happiness
If you strip away the noise, the distractions, and the superficial pursuits society dangles in front of us like shiny trinkets, you're left with one haunting question: What is the purpose of life?
It's a question that echoes through the corridors of philosophy, religion, and personal reflection.

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Oct 25 min read


Lessons We Stand to Learn From History
History teaches us the value of struggle. Every great nation, leader, and movement was built not in times of ease but in times of trial. America wears its wars, revolutions, and battles openly, not as scars to hide but as proof of resilience. In bodybuilding, business, or life, the same truth applies

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Sep 155 min read


You Can’t Blame the World for the Life You Never Built...
You will be judged for the life you never built. Not by critics. Not by your parents. Not by the world. But by the man/woman you were capable of becoming, and didn’t.
They will be standing at the end, waiting. Not as punishment. But as proof. Proof that you could have done more, lived more, given more.

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Aug 124 min read


The Post-Nietzschean Construct: From Divine Absence to Structured Meaning
Friedrich Nietzsche didn’t shout that line in celebration. It was a warning, a shot fired across the soul of civilisation. He saw clearly: when religion collapses, it’s not just the heavens that go quiet, it’s the moral structure, the identity scaffolding, and the existential compass that disintegrate with it.

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Jul 26 min read


Walking Alone: The Price of Excellence
The road to high performance, whether in sport, business, or life, is often a lonely one. Those who strive for greatness quickly realise that their ambitions set them apart. Not everyone understands the sacrifices, the late nights, the early mornings, or the relentless drive that fuels the pursuit of something extraordinary.

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Jun 35 min read


Lessons In Leadership: What the Greatest Leaders Teach About Inspiring Excellence
Leadership isn’t defined by rank, fame, or the spotlight. It’s about inspiring others to rise by setting the example, living with purpose, and making decisions that prioritize growth over comfort.

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
May 15 min read


Embracing Discomfort: The Gateway to True Success
Discomfort and suffering are not obstacles to avoid—they are the path. For those chasing success, whether in fitness, sport, or life...

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Apr 95 min read


The Parallels Between Business, Bodybuilding, and Life...
Life is not so different from stepping into the gym or running a business. At its core, it’s a process of effort, adaptation, and growth.

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Mar 76 min read


The Loneliness Gap
There’s a silence that comes with growth. Not the peaceful kind, but the kind that presses into your chest and makes you wonder if it’s all

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Feb 45 min read


Ownership.
Ownership demands that you take full control of your life—not just when things are going well, but especially when they’re not. It’s about..

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Jan 154 min read


Confronting the Hard Thing: The Path to True Resilience
If there’s one truth in life, it’s that growth and comfort cannot coexist. To become stronger—physically or mentally—you must willingly face

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Dec 26, 20245 min read


The Parts of Coaching People Don’t See
Coaching, at its heart, is about impact. It’s about helping people transform their lives, guiding them toward goals they once thought...

Matter Athletica
Nov 29, 20245 min read


It is the man in the Arena
One of the single greatest speeches from any president throughout history. Was spoken by none other than Teddy Roosevelt. It was an...

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Nov 15, 20226 min read


Bodybuilding - 10 skills you must have to be an efficient bodybuilder...
The bodybuilding stage... What is regarded as the pinnacle of physique development, mental resilience, and self-progression. The stage...

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Jul 30, 20226 min read


Macros & Training - The Lowest Hanging Fruits
Macros & training, let's talk about them... A common trend I have identified with most people beginning their training or nutrition...

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Jun 26, 20225 min read


What are the 5 elements of Matter's success?
Success in Business - Every business has a way it delivers its product. That isn't a secret, it's been known since the dawn of trade. We...

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
May 29, 20225 min read


30 Years Of Experience - What I've Learnt...
As I sit here writing this piece, approaching my 30th birthday, I thought it appropriate to use this month's blog to talk about some of...

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Apr 28, 202210 min read


10 questions to ask a coach before signing up...
Here’s a small list of questions you can ask your prospective coach, lifestyle coach, trainer, mindset coach etc. before signing up.

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Apr 2, 20226 min read


You're Not Ok How You Are...
...You absolutely should be better. There is a weird sentiment within society, especially in the acceptance community; that you are ok...

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Mar 5, 20224 min read
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