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Episode Overview

Ben Pakulski, a.k.a. BPAK, is the CEO of Muscle Intelligence and a former IFBB professional bodybuilder who won the Mr. Canada competition in 2008.

We discuss how Ben got into yoga as a 320-pound muscle man, achieving mental fitness through meditation, covert influence, the attention economy, and tips for optimizing the mind.

Hope you enjoy!

P.S. — If you’re serious about starting or deepening your meditation practice, check out the FitMind meditation app.

Ben Pakulski Bio

Ben Pakulski, a.k.a. BPAK or Pak-Man graduated with honors from the University of Western Ontario with a B.S. in Kinesiology. He teaches seminars and coaches aspiring bodybuilders with his education in nutrition and exercise science.

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