Mind-Altering Silence: A Week of Willpower

Hi MBS Family,

Ready to crush another week? Let’s dive into some challenges, insights, and inspiration to help you grow stronger in mind, body, and soul. We’ve got some cool stuff lined up, so grab a coffee (or a protein shake) and let’s get started!

Because sometimes, all we need is a few wise words to light the fire within us.

This Week’s Challenge: 3 Hours of Silence

MBS: Mind | Body | Soul
Difficulty: 3
Duration: 1 Day (3 Hours)

Why It Matters:
This week, we’re tackling 3 Hours of Silence. To join, you need to sit in a quiet room for 3 hours—no talking, walking around, or looking at your phone. It’s also good not to check the time; the sole focus is to listen to your mind. It will show you what you need to work through. Whether you’re looking to create more self-awareness, lower your stress level, or get away from tech, this challenge is designed to push your limits and help you break through to the next level. Are you up for it? Let’s do this together! #45MBSChallenge

Learning from the Challenge: Patience

What You’ll Gain:
As you take on this challenge: Let your mind guide you. If a thought comes up, follow it until it’s done; continue like this until the end of the exercise. You will learn patience in this challenge. This is more than just a physical or mental exercise—it’s a chance to reflect on your life and work on those internal issues we never have time for. Let’s grow stronger and wiser, one challenge at a time.

Spread the Word!

Sharing your journey isn’t just about keeping yourself accountable—it’s about inspiring others to take the first step towards growth. By posting your progress on social media, you’re helping to build our community and motivating others to join the #45MBSChallenge. Copy the message below and share it on your profiles to invite more people to elevate their mind, body, and soul with us!

Reflections on Last Week: 3-Day Water Fast

My Experience:
Last week’s challenge was all about fasting, and let me tell you, it’s a mental and physical battle. Here’s how it went for me: The first day and a half was easier than I thought; however, the evening of day two was very hard. This is where I would have failed if I had given in to my temptations. When temptation hits me like this, I try to take it step by step—just get through the next 5 minutes and so on. Day 3 was alright until about an hour before the fast was done; those last minutes felt like a lifetime, and I could not wait to eat something. I rewarded myself with some Nando’s chicken 😊. It wasn’t easy, but knowing I did it was worth it.

What did I learn? Even though I knew I wouldn’t die from this, almost 99% of people asked me why I would go through with this—just eat something. It shows you how easy it is to give up. Sometimes you must face challenges alone in this world, and that’s okay too. We don’t do this for others but to make ourselves better so we can be better.

Member Highlights

Here is this week’s key insight from one of our members:

"I like to start my day by beating the sun up, exercising, and reading. I believe this gives you a head start to have a great day."
– Cameron

Keep those experiences and insights coming! Your story might just be the spark someone else needs.

Blog Spotlight: The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari – Book Summary

This Week’s Must-Read:
Want to dive deeper? Check out this week’s blog post about The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, a recent book I read. This post is packed with important information and tips. It’s a quick read and an amazing book; it sold over 5 million copies. Read Full Blog Don’t miss it!

Motivation for the Week

As you head into the week, remember this: growth doesn’t happen in comfort zones. Keep challenging yourself, stay curious, and embrace the process. You’re on a journey to become your best self, and every step counts.

I’m excited to see what you’ll accomplish this week. Let’s keep pushing forward together, and I’ll catch you next week with another round of challenges and inspiration!

All the love,

Nicus Steenkamp
an average guy who likes challenges
Founder, The MBS Protocol