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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


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


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


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


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


Sleep Hygiene - Why You Need It...
Before we dive into good sleep hygiene, It's important to understand why sleep is so important... Sleep is essential regardless of how...

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Nov 7, 20215 min read


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


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


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


Hyper Success - The Cost of Admission
Hyper success - Before anyone should undergo a journey to the pinnacle of success. They should consider what it means to be in that 1% of...

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Jun 1, 202111 min read


Confront the Burden of Responsibility. Don't Ignore it.
Responsibility - An ever-growing behavior that is becoming notably accepted by society is this idea we are 'beyond' responsible for the...

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Apr 22, 20216 min read


Success is not Pretty
Ever seen success and thought; man, I want that. That projected sense of success that comes with flashy cars, over the top clothing...

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Jan 30, 20214 min read


Retirement is not the Answer...
How waiting until retirement will see you waste your life. Very recently my sister passed on a quote my father said right before dying....

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Jan 30, 20215 min read


Don't Run from 2020...
...learn from it. Firstly as writer owner creator of Matter Athletica I would like to wish everyone a Happy new year and welcome to 2021....

Benjamen Mayfield-Smith
Jan 2, 20215 min read
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