What can one of the most demanding physical disciplines teach us about leadership, decision-making, and success in business?

In this episode, we explore how principles like alignment, adaptability, discipline, and awareness—developed through intense training—can be applied far beyond the physical arena. From handling pressure and navigating failure to improving negotiations and leadership, these lessons offer a powerful framework for growth.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or simply looking to sharpen your mindset, this conversation will challenge how you think about performance and resilience.

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About the Guest

Benjamin Chen is the author of the new book Lessons from the Mat: The 12 Martial Arts Principles that Will Help You Succeed in Business and in Life, available at www.FromtheMatAcademy.com , is a serial entrepreneur, supply chain expert, and black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

He has built successful businesses across industrial, enterprise software, cloud, and consumer internet sectors, earning a reputation for disciplined execution and strategic growth.

He has served on the boards and senior management teams of four companies that later went public in the United States, raised more than $500 million in investment capital, and helped lead mergers and acquisitions across 30 transactions.

His from-scratch lighting and controls business generated more than $250 million in revenue during its first six years.

He is also a professor at Freedom Jiu Jitsu in Carlsbad, California, where he teaches the mindset, resilience, and leadership principles that shape both business success and personal growth.

His experience blends finance, operations, negotiation, and elite training into practical lessons for modern leaders worldwide today.

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