# Playing Small Destroys Your Future (2026 Wake Up Call) with Kenny Santucci

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Podcast: [Muscle Intelligence — Longevity, Training & Human Performance with Ben Pakulski](https://stenobird.com/podcast/muscle-intelligence-590052)
Published: 2026-01-12T13:40:00+00:00
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The proven system 1000+ men use to stay lean, strong, clear, and capable. https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ If you're interested in working with Ben. ben@muscleintelligence.com Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter In this episode, Ben sits down with Kenny Santucci, founder of Strong New York, to talk about what actually moves the needle in health, confidence, and life direction. They get into why "health is the one thing that upgrades everything," how overcommitting quietly destroys performance, and why the right coach tells you the truth, even when it stings. Kenny shares his mindset on building value, earning respect, and creating a life you don't want to escape from. They also touch on TRT, longevity examples that'll reframe your standards, and how genetics can explain behaviors like cravings, stress, and food choices. 5 Bullet Points: Health is the ultimate force multiplier Overcommitting ruins performance fast Be so good they can't ignore you Direction beats endless options Genetics guide choices, not destiny The proven system 1000+ men use to stay lean, strong, clear, and capable. https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ If you're interested in working with Ben. ben@muscleintelligence.com Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter 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…

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