RISING KINGS

Overwhelmed. Burnt out. Distracted.

 Most high-performing men think they have a productivity problem.

 But what if the real issue is identity?

In this episode, Ben Salkeld breaks down why every productivity system fails the ambitious man who's lost sight of who he is — and the 1 question that cuts through the noise to bring focus, clarity, and control back fast.

You’ll learn:

✅ The hidden reason high achievers drown in pressure

 ✅ 3...

The real reason your marriage feels stuck has nothing to do with communication, date nights, or intimacy. 

It runs deeper - into your identity as a man.

In this episode, Ben reveals the three unconscious habits that quietly destroy marriages from the inside out - and what to do instead if you want to rebuild connection, respect, and desire without forcing your wife to “work on it too.”

You'll discover:

• Why your marriage might ...

You're disciplined. You're productive. You're hitting every goal. So why do you still feel exhausted and empty?

Here's the uncomfortable truth: Most high-performing men don't suffer from a lack of discipline—they suffer from Empty Discipline. It's productivity without purpose, hustle without clarity, and results without fulfillment.

In this episode, Ben Salkeld reveals why traditional discipline advice f...

You built the business. You built the family. You ticked every box.

 But why does success still feel empty?

What you're feeling isn't burnout or stress—it's Identity Drift.

In this episode, Ben Salkeld exposes the hidden force silently pulling successful men away from fulfillment, connection, and genuine happiness.

If you secretly wonder, “Why aren’t I happier after everything I’ve achieved?”—this is the answer you'...

You built the life:

The business. 

The family.

The home.

But somewhere along the way… you lost yourself.

In this episode, Ben Salkeld reveals the unseen force quietly taking high-performing men off track: Identity Drift — and what you can do to stop it before it costs you what matters most. If you're doing everything right on paper… but still feel like something’s missing — this is the wake-up call.

You’ll discover:

✅ The real reason...

Most high-performing men don’t burn out from weakness —they stall because the same self-reliance that built their early success silently becomes their ceiling.

In this episode, Ben Salkeld breaks down why the lone wolf mentality — glorified by business culture and Hollywood — eventually traps elite men in hidden isolation, stalled growth, and quiet disconnection from the very life they built.

You’ll discover why your next level of gr...

Most high-achieving men don’t crash because they’re weak...

They crash because no one taught them how to align identity with action — especially in business, fitness, and relationships.

In this episode, Ben Salkeld breaks down the hard truth behind why success can still feel empty — even when your business is booming, your body is fit, and your family looks picture-perfect.

You’ll learn why "just work harder" and "stay ...

92% of men fail at discipline — not because they’re lazy, but because they’re battling the wrong enemy. 

Willpower fades. Motivation dies. If you’re still trying to force consistency, you’re playing a losing game. 

The men who win? They design environments where success becomes automatic.

What You’ll Discover:
▪️ Why 92% of men fail at sticking to their goals (and how to beat the odds)
▪️ The 3-pillar system elite performers u...

Most high-performing men don’t crash because they’re weak…

They crash because no one ever taught them how to slow down, reflect, and actually understand themselves or how to lead with emotional clarity — especially in marriage.

In this episode, Ben sits down with RK brother, entrepreneur and former elite cyclist Scott Sanders, who shares the brutal truth behind chasing success without inner awareness.

What looks like a thriving life —...

You’ve built a successful life. Business is solid. Family’s good. Fitness is decent. But something’s off. You’re not losing — you’re just not winning like you used to.

Ben sits down with long-time friend and RK brother Todd McCann to unpack what truly holds high-performing men back once they hit their 40s… and how to reignite the edge. 

This episode is a blueprint for men who feel like they’re operating at 60% and want to push beyond...

Most high-performing men think they’re crushing it because business is booming. But what if that success is masking a deeper problem?

In this powerful conversation, entrepreneur Rob Tadros shares the raw truth of how he built an incredibly successful company while quietly self-destructing behind the scenes — burning the candle at both ends with booze-fueled weekends, family disconnection, and internal chaos.

The turning point? He did...

Most guys think one drink doesn’t matter. But what if it’s the reason you're waking up tired, losing focus, and stuck at 60%? 

In this episode, Ben sits down with James Swanwick to uncover the real cost of alcohol on performance, purpose, and masculinity. After 15+ years off alcohol, James breaks down what most high-performers can’t see… until it’s too late.

Inside this episode:

• Why even “just a couple drinks” are costing you...

Most men think they’ve outgrown their past… but what if your childhood is still running the show?

You’re a high performer. You’re crushing it in business, hitting your fitness goals, and showing up for your family. But deep down, something still feels off. You push harder, chase more success, and stack more wins—but the sense of fulfillment never quite hits. That’s because real transformation isn’t about doing more—it’s about healin...

Most men believe that if they’re not seeing results, they just need to do more.

• More systems.
• More habits.
• More routines.
• More complexity.

But here’s the truth: High performers don’t add—they eliminate.

What if the very things you're stacking are what’s keeping you stuck?

In today’s episode, Ben breaks down The Acceleration Code™—the framework used by elite performers to strip away what slows them down and achieve 10X result...

You’ve been told that setting goals is the key to success—but what if that’s the very thing keeping you stuck?

Most men set goals, get motivated, hit a wall, lose steam, and fall back into old patterns. They don’t need more motivation - they need a new identity.

In this episode, we break down:

✔️ Why traditional goal-setting fails 92% of the time

✔️ The identity shift that makes success effortless

✔️ How to rewire your brain to cre...

Most men believe success is about doing more—grinding harder, working longer hours, and pushing through fatigue. But that mindset keeps you stuck in an endless cycle of exhaustion with little to show for it.

The men who are truly winning operate differently. They are not working harder; they are working smarter. They have built systems that make success automatic.

In this episode, I break down the real key to leveling up - your opera...

Most men convince themselves they’re winning - business is growing, fitness is solid, life looks good. 

But deep down? They know something’s missing. They feel stuck. 

The hard truth? Success without alignment is a slow death. If you don’t make the tough decisions now, life will force them on you later.

In this episode, I sit down with Blake Warrell-Thompson to break down how to cut what’s comfortable to create space for what’s truly ...

Most men think control is power. They grip tighter, push harder, and force outcomes - believing that’s the path to success. But what if everything you’ve been taught about control is wrong? What if the key to winning in business, family, and fitness isn’t fighting harder - but learning when to let go?

In this episode, we rip apart the illusion of control and uncover why true strength lies in surrender. If you’ve ever felt stuck, fru...

Most men chase success for decades - only to wake up one day and realize they’re trapped inside the life they built.

In this special episode, I sat down with Dino Biordi on the We Evolve Together Podcast for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the hard truths most high-achieving men avoid.

We went deep into:

✔️ Why 72% of successful men still feel unfulfilled - and how to break free

✔️ The hidden traps of business, marriage, and fathe...