Mindset and Performance Optimization with Ben Pakulski Today on the Brain Biohacking Podcast, I am speaking with my friend, Ben Pakulski. Ben is one of the world's top mind and body coaches. Ben has been an inspiration to me for years. We discuss mindset in and out of the gym, why someone may fail in the gym, how limiting beliefs can hold us back, and so much more.  More About Ben:  Ben is the founder of Ben Pakulski Fitness International, the Muscle Intelligence podcast and the Muscle Intelligence and MI40 brands. He is a former Mr. Canada, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder. Ben is most well-known for his intelligent approach to building maximum muscle and has helped 100,000 men and women change their body and life with his methods. Ben began building his body at 15 years old and turned professional at his 6th show at 26 years of age. Ben's first pro show was the 2009 Tampa Pro where he placed 3rd and qualified to compete in Mr. Olympia. Highlights from Ben's career include placing 2nd at the Arnold Classic, the second largest bodybuilding show in the world, twice competing in Mr. Olympia and placing 1st in the 2016 Vancouver Pro. Since retiring from competitive bodybuilding, Ben focuses on spending time with his wife and three children while building the Muscle IntelligenceTM brand. The mission is to empower men and women with the knowledge and skillset to build their greatest body and live their greatest life.  Ben's passion for helping others change their body, and live their greatest life led him to create the world's foremost muscle building and body transformation educational brand, Muscle Intelligence™ which offers a simple framework around the 6 Pillars of a Lean and Muscular Body.  Follow Ben: https://www.instagram.com/bpakfitness/ Visit his website: https://www.benpakulski.com