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Show Notes/Description:
In this powerful episode, Ben Pakulski opens up about the five men who have shaped his life, leadership, and personal evolution in 2025. From soul-level mentorship to financial mastery, emotional resilience, and world-class personal standards, these role models have each played a pivotal role in Ben’s transformation as a father, husband, leader, and man. Ben shares never-before-told stories, the exact lessons that changed him, and why every man needs voices like these guiding their path. If you’re hungry to grow, lead, and deepen your impact, this episode is a roadmap to the men worth following and the traits worth embodying.
Points To Watch Out For:
- Why every man needs the right mentors
- The 5 leaders who shaped Ben’s evolution
- Personal stories that sparked transformation
- How to choose real role models vs. noise
- Lessons for becoming your strongest self.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Why This Year Changed Everything
01:11 – Achievement & Money
01:52 – Role Model #1: Mike Danti
03:52 – The Standard Mike Held Me To
05:09 – Role Model #2:
08:14 – Living With Discipline, Purpose & Integrity
08:51 – Role Model #3
11:11 – Transforming Identity
11:45 – Role Model #4
13:53 – Role Model #5
16:43 – Honorable Mentions:
22:30 – Standard for My Life.
About Ben:
Mike Desanti: Instagram
Brian Johnson: Instagram
Dr. John Demartini: Instagram
Justin Donald: Instagram
Alex Hormozi: Instagram
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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