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Episode 6: The Four Living Virtues – Mastering Power and Performance

February 06, 2025

Welcome to the Performance Capability Network, where we break down the fundamental principles that drive mastery, dominance, and peak performance in every field—whether it’s leadership, business, sports, or personal ambition.

In this episode, host Ben Benson explores the Four Living Virtues—Clarity, Courage, Control, and Character—the essential traits that separate the world’s top performers from those who remain at the mercy of circumstance. These are not abstract ideals; they are the tactical foundations of success, used throughout history by warriors, rulers, and competitors who refused to accept mediocrity.

From Hannibal Barca’s military genius at Cannae to Zenobia’s fearless defiance of Rome, from the unshakable discipline of the Spartan Agoge to the calculated patience of Tokugawa Ieyasu, these virtues have determined who rises, who leads, and who is remembered. Today, we examine how they translate into modern performance, competition, and high-stakes decision-making.

Success does not come to those who wait—it comes to those who see clearly, act boldly, impose discipline, and build a name that outlasts them. If you are ready to sharpen your mindset, strengthen your execution, and command your own fate, this episode is for you.