How To Get Ahead of 98% of People (12 Power Moves)

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Jan 5, 2026

Discover the 12 'Power Moves' framework designed to elevate your success. Learn why measuring outputs trumps information overload. Explore the critical role of intelligence and agency in defining true success. Uncover the four essential resiliencies that pave the way for follow-through. Get insights on mastering your environment, morning routines, and the importance of perfect sleep. Dive into building strong family connections and finding a higher purpose to fuel your journey. It's all about creating real momentum in your life!

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ADVICE

Create A Daily Scoreboard

Create a scoreboard that measures both inputs and outputs and track it frequently.
Ben Pekulski recommends daily feedback and creation-first routines to drive measurable progress.

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Obsession Drives High Standards

Obsession with a mission creates the attention to details and standards that drive disproportionate success.
Ben Pekulski credits obsession for his ability to lead and sustain high standards in business.

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Design An Environment That Makes Success Easy

Curate your environment to make success easy and failure hard by changing location and proximity to habits.
Arrange living and work settings to reduce friction for high-impact behaviors.

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Join the All In Mastermind: 100 Men, committed to their goals - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply/ Truth is, 98% of people set goals… and end the year in the same place. In this solo episode, Ben breaks down the 12 "Power Moves" framework he uses with elite founders, executives, and high performers to create repeatable wins in 2026. You'll learn why measuring inputs is a trap, how to build an outcomes-based scorecard for your body and life, and the real definition of success: intelligence + agency. Ben also explains the Mission–Map–Mentor model, the 4 resiliencies that determine follow-through (body, mind, stress, energy), and the 12 power moves that created exponential change in his own life. If you want a year that actually moves the needle, start here. 5 Bullet Points:

Why "more information" can keep you stuck
The scorecard that turns goals into outcomes
Intelligence vs agency: the real success equation
The 4 resiliencies that predict follow-through
12 Power Moves to build momentum fast

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3. Read the Newsletter Join 200,000 men in their prime, reading our weekly newsletter: http://muscleintelligence.com/newsletter Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Power Moves 01:25 Curating Inputs and Outputs 02:17 Scorecards for Body, Health, and Wealth 06:13 Understanding Agency and Intelligence 20:12 The Importance of Strong Humans 22:17 Taking Personal Responsibility 22:36 Power Moves for Success 24:29 Creating a Scoreboard 27:33 Mastering Your Environment 28:35 Mastering Your Morning 30:32 Nurturing Family and Marriage 31:54 Connecting to a Higher Purpose 34:15 Becoming an A Player 37:48 Final Thoughts and Mentorship Invitation