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Aug 18
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Inside the Mind of a Special Forces Oper...

BEN PAKULSKI
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Episode Description 

In this powerful episode, Ben Pakulski sits down with Curt Mitchell, former Green Beret, Special Forces Operator, and intelligence professional to unpack the mindset, training, and readiness strategies of the world’s most elite warriors.

Curt shares untold stories from decades in special operations, revealing how he maintained peak performance under extreme pressure and how those same principles now drive his approach to health, recovery, and longevity. From mission-essential task lists to mastering stress in high-stakes environments, you’ll discover practical frameworks to build resilience, maintain your edge, and lead with strength, whether in business, the gym, or life.

Points To Watch Out For 

  • How Special Forces define “readiness” across all domains
  • Lessons in stress mastery from elite missions
  • Building physical and mental resilience for decades
  • The power of minimum effective dose training
  • Translating battlefield discipline into daily lif

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.

 About Curt
Curt is a decorated U.S. Army veteran whose 20-year career spanned the Green Berets, Special Forces, and intelligence work with the CIA and DIA. Called a “real-life Jason Bourne,” he’s operated in the world’s toughest environments, from counterterrorism to training foreign militaries. Now, he helps high-achieving men apply elite military frameworks to health, longevity, and leadership, building resilience, mental clarity, and lasting vitality to thrive in any environment.

 

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