Your first name, Benedict, creates an independent, forthright, practical nature. If someone owes you money, you appreciate being paid back promptly and in full, and yet you can be very generous when you see the need. You are matter-of-fact and very candid in your expression. To be successful, to have a good standard of living, and to be a good provider are important to you, and are a reflection of your ambitious, aggressive qualities. You will not tolerate dominance by others, nor do you appreciate having your independence curtailed. You try to avoid those situations and thus the impression is left with others that you seem too prosaic and unfeeling. You tend to be focused on whatever you are doing and undaunted by obstacles. Being consistent and stable in your nature, you are decisive, capable, and efficient, though not always tactful in expressing your opinions. At times, you create misunderstandings with others as it is not easy for you to be diplomatic. Your appreciation of art and music is focused around how to make these activities into viable financial opportunities.
