Writing Your Next Chapter | Ep. 441 with Strength Coach Bennie Wylie

What happens when life takes a surprise hard left turn and suddenly you’re staring at a brand-new chapter? Do you crumble… or do you rise up and write the next page with faith, grit, and purpose? This week, I sit down with my great friend, powerhouse coach, and brother-in-iron, Bennie Wiley. Bennie and I worked together on NBC STRONG several years ago and I recently conducted this podcast interview just weeks after Bennie’s tenure as the Head Football Strength & Conditioning Coach at USC (U. of Southern California) ended.

Bennie’s story is one of perseverance, transition, and staying grounded in faith through the messy middle of change. After decades in strength & conditioning — from the Dallas Cowboys to Oklahoma to USC — Bennie found himself navigating an unexpected career pivot. Instead of letting it break him, he’s leaning into the unknown, rewriting his story, and chasing new passions with fire.

We cover a TON in this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, including:
The “next” chapter– how to prepare for what’s coming even when you don’t
know what it is.
Handling adversity – who you really are shows up when life gets hard.
Family first – how Bennie is embracing time with his kids and creating moments he missed before.
Bodybuilding lessons – what stepping on stage taught him about discipline,
nutrition, and respecting ALL areas of fitness.
Life wisdom – why keeping your circle tight and being fully present “where your feet are” changes everything.
Writing vs. rewriting – Bennie’s mindset shift that every chapter builds on the last, not erases it.

This episode will fire you up to face your own next “season” with courage, clarity, and conviction. Bennie is raw, real, and full of life wisdom that will help you get your mind right and keep moving forward. Let’s keep inspiring greatness, building purpose, and creating IMPACT together. Let’s go up to IMPACT-X Performance Huntington Beach where we recently had a Retreat and listen to the interview with Coach Wylie NOW…

** Tune in, take notes, and remember — you don’t need to rewrite your story. You just need to keep writing it.

Friends, if today’s conversation brought you value, here’s what I encourage you to do:
1. SHARE this episode on Instagram and tag me @ToddDurkin and Bennie
(@bwyliestrong)— and let us know your biggest takeaway.

2. Please LIKE it, REVIEW it, and SEND it to someone who’s ready to step into their greatness.

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#MindsetMatters #BennieWylie #Purpose #Faith

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