Grafters Podcast

This week is the release of the episode with guest Helen Williams, Helen's recent success has come from being courageous and that is fuelled by her passion and unique 'Yorkshire Grit' as she explains... Tune in this Thursday for the full episode as this is not one to miss!   Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/

Hugely enjoyed having Rob Barber on the show, he's a guy that came from working as a tradesman and not knowing anything about fitness, who then transitioned in to becoming an MMA fighter competing at Pro level, now he runs a successful CrossFit gym which is also a successful business.   Robs journey has been massively impacted by a desire and now willingness to be fit which I admire, its also interesting how he's used the disciplines in the sport of MMA and CrossFit to transfer into business and life A real and honest example of how using your Inner Power can make you achieve great things     Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/

Last week I sat down with Haitel Patel, CEO of Victorious Coaching and Serviced Accommodation Property Investor. Haitel has a great story, from coming out of the corporate world to falling flat on his face, to picking himself back up to from being broke to now earning 6 figures. Haitel is a typical Grafter and a great example of how your ability to build you Inner Power is your catalyst to getting what you want.   Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/

Squats are great for exercise, however Haitel used them to build mindset resilience in the morning for 28 days, 300 reps of them every day! Now thats a task to set yourself, simple but effective !   Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/

Last week I had the pleasure of Interviewing Hatel Patel CEO of Victorious Coaching and Property investor. In this Clip Haitel explains how his Frequency gets the better of him sometimes!   Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/

Last week I went live on Facebook with CEO of AW Fitness- Alec Witt, Alec is a true Grafter who is always doing something! If he's not laying floors, buying houses and flipping them or coaching clients in the gym, I think the guy might actually sleep! Seriously though Alec is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet and is genuinely a true Grafter, he is a great example of what hard work can actually achieve.   Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/

Power is Inner Belief and Self confidence, you cannot chase excellence without 'Inner Power' and Power comes from within! In this Episode, I spoke live on Facebook with Pretesh Palmer about what this philosophy of is all about! Join the Grafters community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/317461522088269/ Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/      

In life there will be times when you change, evolve or just move on. Thats normal and is all part of life. As this happens those around you will either become part of you or not. Again, life is a constant evolution, and everyone is different. One thing thats important is to decide whether those around you are 'with you' or 'in the way'.   Join the Grafters community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/317461522088269/ Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/

There is no such thing as being perfect, however we can chase excellence. I do not believe that you can try and be better or chase excellence unless we have a good foundation, our inner 'Power' Power comes from within and is our basis of being healthy, strong and confident. Inner belief and confidence is only built by working on our Power, our power comes from being strong physically, mentally and by our lifestyle by what we consume in order to perform, all of this is linked because you cannot have one without the other.    Join the Grafters community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/317461522088269/ Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/    

'Hard work always pays off' Its a common saying and so so true, its basic principle. No matter what if you work hard are committed and have 'heart' you will always win. Commitment and consistency is a powerful thing when applied.   I believe that anyone can do what they want if you work and commit hard enough, however I feel that you need to be aligned with your beliefs, have a true desire and want to do it enough.   I explain a bit more in this episode   Join the Grafters community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/317461522088269/ Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/

The body and mind are linked, you cannot have one without the other, if your body isn't good your mind will become frustrated, if your body is good but your mind isn't, then your physique and health will also fade.   In order to be optimal, I believe that everyone should engage in some level of fitness to enable a healthy body, to enable a healthy mind and to be able to optimise whatever they want in life. Also you will live longer, gain more confidence and also create opportunity for yourself    Join the Grafters community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/317461522088269/ Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/

''People that chase money, will always be chasing it'' I couldn't make sense of this sentence until I experienced this for myself. Money is one of the most important and fundamental things we work for, and need in life, its our duty to earn as much as we possibly can, however one thing I've realised over the years is that by focussing on chasing money, its non sustainable. I explain more on this in this episode.   Join the Grafters community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/317461522088269/ Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/

Ever had that feeling when you know your destined for more and your currently not satisfied? It can be frustrating, however it is probably one of the best feelings you can have as it means that you have more of a purpose, especially when it comes to what you do in work or business. I believe that a lot of people have this, and will not try to fore fill it or even explore it. I feel that it is our obligation to fore fill our true potential and be the nest that we can be, and this will only be maximised by following your true passion or purpose. There are only 2 options, of which I discuss more in this episode;   Join the Grafters community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/317461522088269/ Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/

I believe that everyone can reach a point in their life where they feel like they've 'Hit a wall' or their just 'Standing still' with something, it can be anything- Work, life, fitness, relationships etc etc, and it can put you in a bad place I get it, I've been there.... The thing is, its actually a good thing because it a sign that you desire or want more, and you need to make change or do something different. I explain a bit more in this episode....   Join the Grafters community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/317461522088269/ Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/    

To be great at anything takes Consistency and a lot of it, we can all be driven passionate and hard working, however if your not consistent then none of that really matters. Recently I was thinking about how I have been consistent and also inconsistent, then it made me realise about 'Sustaining' consistency, because lets be honest, being consistent takes a lot of work, and sometimes sacrifice, and its not easy. There are so many variables in life that can get in the way, change or even unexpected events and when push comes to shove, will it get in the way of your consistent daily action, could you sustain it? I explain more about this in this episode    Join the Grafters community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/317461522088269/ Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/

Everyone can have Focus, Drive, Determination or whatever else goes with it, however how you bounce back from adversity, set backs or failure is just as important, and ultimately can be the difference that sets people apart from winning or loosing, in whatever it is. Whatever you set out to do there is always going to be a set back at some point, its inevitable so bouncing back is something that forms part of the above. Sometimes it can take a lot of bravery. I speak about my opinion of this and how I have experienced having to bounce back after set backs    Join the Grafters community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/317461522088269/ Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/    

Making change isn't easy and can be uncomfortable, however it is necessary to sometimes move forward in life or grow. Without change nothing happens! Sometime an unexpected change that seems really bad at the time can be the best thing that happens. I speak about this in this episode, its the first live podcast from the Grafters Facebook Community.   Join the Grafters community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/317461522088269/ Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/

What is your desire? Everyone has passions, wants, needs, maybe goals or visions etc, but how strong is your desire? Desire is what keeps you strong and motivated, its what keeps you going when times get tough, or things don't always go to plan. If you have a strong Desire, in whatever you want to achieve or get in life, then this is, I believe the strongest thing you can have. it is is the 'power' behind any graft, hard work or success.   Join the Grafters community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/317461522088269/ Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/    

Anxiety is something every person experiences, however it can be deemed as something negative. I have learnt that it can be a positive emotion, as experiencing 'Anxiety' can mean that the actions your taking are moving you forward. I've learnt a lot about myself by experiencing certain situations that have made me feel anxious, which has actually benefited me, made me more self aware and taught me some valuable lessons, especially in Business, and I think is valuable to share this. I explain more this in this episode    Join the Grafters community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/317461522088269/ Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/

Having Gratitude is a powerful trait, and it can be used to motivate you. I never used to understand what 'Gratitude' really meant, it can mean a lot of things, mainly being grateful for your wins and successes is one thing, however its also about being grateful for your disappointments and failures too. To really be successful its important to understand this, as having gratitude can help you understand that failures are there to help you in life and can stop you wasting energy on dwelling on things. Also being grateful for what you have, or have achieved, regardless of how big or small, can help inspire you more and motivate you to take you to new levels, and grow overall as a person. Having gratitude gives you confidence as a person helps you think more positively. Join the Grafters community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/317461522088269/ Connect with Ben Downton on; Facebook www.facebook.com/ben.downton.9 Instagram @ben_downton Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/ben-downton-mciob-6aa07246/