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Episode Description

In this powerful solocast, Ben Pakulski reveals his personal mission to become an elite athlete at 80, and the exact strategies he’s using to get there. This isn't about trends or following influencers. It's about aligning your training, nutrition, and daily actions with your unique genetic code. Ben shares how his journey from bodybuilding to fatherhood has evolved into a high-performance system for longevity. You’ll learn why cookie-cutter health advice fails, how to build your own performance dashboard, and what it really takes to stay strong for decades to come. Whether you’re a dad, athlete, or high-performer, this episode will change how you think about aging.

Points To Watch Out For

- Why genetic testing should guide your fitness plan
- The 4 capabilities every man must optimize
- Ben’s real-life system for aging like an athlete
- How to stop copying routines and start personalizing
- The mindset shift that extends physical performance

About Ben

Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes. With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level.

As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what’s possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential.

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About the Episode

In this Solocast episode, Ben Pakulski pulls back the curtain on the exact reflection process he uses to dominate each year and how you can apply it to unlock your best self in 2025. He shares the 8 domains he evaluates annually (from fitness to finances), how he identifies gaps in alignment, and the powerful habit of realigning your schedule with your true values. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing a lot but not moving forward, this episode is your wake-up call. Expect real talk, practical systems, and a personal challenge from Ben to commit fully. If you’re ready to stop coasting and start leading, this is your moment.


Points To Watch Out For
• The 8 domains that define peak performance
• Why reflection is the most underused success tool
• The difference between health and fitness
• How to align your schedule with your values
• The mindset shift that creates real commitment

About Ben

Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.

With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level.

As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what’s possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential.

In this solo episode, Ben Pakulski unpacks the science, psychology, and strategy behind the bodybuilding diet, and why it’s one of the most powerful tools for transforming your physique, performance, and mindset. This isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about rewiring your brain, regaining impulse control, and mastering your relationship with food.

Ben breaks down how hyper-palatable foods hijack your biology, and how a 12-week reset can unlock energy, focus, and long-term sustainability. Whether you’re looking to lean out, build muscle, or just stop being controlled by cravings, this episode delivers real tools to operationalize nutrition like a high performer.

Points To Watch Out For
- Why hyper-palatable foods sabotage your results
- The mental rewiring effects of caloric deficits
- How to use food timing for impulse control
- Genetic testing and personalized nutrition insights
- The real reason most diets fail (and how to fix it)

About Ben
Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes. With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level.

As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what’s possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential.