In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Dave Puhky coach, black belt, former gym owner, and relentless advocate for personal accountability. JD and Dave break down what it means to set your own standard, rebuild your identity, and become the man you always knew you were capable of being.
From growing up in chaos and self-destruction to building discipline through martial arts, mentorship, and faith, Dave shares how trauma and pain became the catalyst for purpose. Together, JD and Dave talk authenticity, leadership, sobriety, community, and why most men fail not because they lack potential, but because they refuse to keep the promises they make to themselves.
This conversation is for the men who know they’re built for more and are ready to prove it.
Chapters:
00:00 – Law of Attraction & How They Connected
01:45 – Who Is Dave Today?
04:12 – Childhood Trauma & Identity Collapse
08:41 – Addiction, Chaos & Crashing Hard
12:33 – Martial Arts, Discipline & Rebuilding
16:20 – Success, Resentment & Losing Friends
20:48 – The Cost of Elevation & Rising Alone
25:15 – Setting Standards & Keeping Promises
29:44 – Morning Discipline & Self-Respect
34:01 – Community, Brotherhood & Alignment
38:17 – Great Men Help Other Men Succeed
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