Set the Standard | The Iron Perspective 36

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 Connected01:45 – Who Is Dave Today?04:12 – Childhood Trauma & Identity Collapse08:41 – Addiction, Chaos & Crashing Hard12:33 – Martial Arts, Discipline & Rebuilding16:20 – Success, Resentment & Losing Friends20:48 – The Cost of Elevation & Rising Alone25:15 – Setting Standards & Keeping Promises29:44 – Morning Discipline & Self-Respect34:01 – Community, Brotherhood & Alignment38:17 – Great Men Help Other Men SucceedFollow Dave:https://www.instagram.com/davepuhkyFollow JD:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jd_denham_fitFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/JD-Denham/61563578940850/Peptides: https://www.warrior-makers.comFitness & Diet Coaching: https://www.jddenhamfit.com