# 5X Fittest Man on Earth Mat Fraser on Why Suffering Makes You Stronger, Using The F*ck You Mentality and How Hard Work Pays Off!

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Podcast: [Build Without Breaking - With Brian Keane](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brian-keane-podcast-1110836)
Published: 2026-07-20T01:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Mathew Fraser is the 5X Fittest Man on Earth: the most successful and dominant CrossFit athlete in history, a 5-time CrossFit Games Champion (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020) and the only 6 time individual podium finisher. Prior to his CrossFit career, Fraser was also the 2009 Junior National Champion Weightlifter and son of Olympic athletes. Mat's journey to success is characterized by adversity, including fighting his way back to fitness after breaking his back in a training accident aged 19. Mat now shares his fitness secrets and insights across social media to a following of 2.4 million avid fans and Instagram followers. Today's episode is part of the 'best of' podcast series and first aired 21ST March 2022 Shownotes: Brian's Business Mentorship: https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching Brian's Mastermind The Circle: https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind

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