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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Success In Your Failures
What is something that a lot of people fear doing?.. Looking back at the times they failed with the perspective it was their fault....
Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Feb 27, 20224 min read
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Stop Playing Small
Stop playing small... It doesn't serve the world or the people around you to not play large in life...
Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Jan 1, 20225 min read
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Overcoming My Own Demons
An intimate insight into my past, what lead me to now, and why I choose to do what I do. Reader discretion, suicidal thoughts mentioned.
Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Dec 5, 20218 min read
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Sleep Hygiene - Why You Need It...
Before we dive into good sleep hygiene, It's important to understand why sleep is so important...
Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Nov 7, 20215 min read
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Stepping into your dreams - The Risk?
I thought about what to write for this month, and how to express ideas to you all as the reader. Then it hit me; the simplest thing to...
Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Oct 17, 20215 min read
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Parasympathetic Tips - Turning the Dial Down
Parasympathetic? As mentioned in previous blogs (or if you’ve come from the stress e-book you’ve read through this part), the...
Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Sep 8, 20215 min read
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Dear Success...
Dear success, You may not know me yet, but I know you. I've known about you for as long as I can remember. I've been told about you,...
Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Jun 27, 20215 min read
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