The Nick Bare Podcast

• 108: Recapping the Last 18 Months of Our Lives with Stef Bare

  I'm welcoming back my wife, Stef, for an overdue catch-up on the trials and triumphs we've faced over the last 18 months.From the birth of our son, Niko, adjusting to life with two young children, surviving multiple moves including a brief stint in Nashville, and dealing with getting hit by a car back in December, we share how these experiences have reshaped our perspectives on family, work, and faith.We also discuss the importance of in-person community building, parenting challenges, and our goals for 2025 and the future, including exciting plans for Bare Ranch.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome Back to the Podcast02:29 The Best Chicken Recipe04:19 Reflecting on 18 Months of Madness11:29 Lessons from Nashville13:52 The Importance of Community18:35 Balancing Alone Time and Socialization29:08 The Two-Kid Life37:43 The Car Accident: A Life-Changing Event47:44 Balancing Work, Family, and Personal Growth55:43 Parenting Challenges and Toddlerhood01:10:09 Creative Resurgence and Community Building01:13:59 Exciting Future Plans and Personal Goals01:16:08 Book Recommendations and Closing ThoughtsMENTIONS:Half Time by Bob Bufordhttps://www.amazon.com/Halftime-Significance-Bob-P-Buford/dp/0310344441The Circle Maker by Mark Battersonhttps://www.amazon.com/Circle-Maker-Praying-Circles-Greatest/dp/1491511370Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleffhttps://www.amazon.com/Hunt-Gather-Parent-Ancient-Cultures/dp/1982149671BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0): Turning Your Business into an Enduring Great Company by Jim Collinshttps://www.amazon.com/BE-2-0-Beyond-Entrepreneurship-Business/dp/0399564233ORDER STEF'S CHILDREN'S BOOK, GO ONE MORE!https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Stefany-Bare/dp/1957616873FOLLOW:NICK IG:instagram.com/nickbarefitness/STEF IG:https://www.instagram.com/stefany.bare/?hl=enYT:youtube.com/@nickbarefitnessBecome a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFEhttps://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/pages/bpn-membership?srsltid=AfmBOorlpjVeag2kkt3eZ5UpWcFA5Bb2v5V_93lmO47Vn_Y8DRdLwDLL

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• 107: Why I Wake Up Every Morning at 4:30AM

  An absolutely essential one for this week. I discuss the benefits of waking up early as a life hack, based on my personal experience of getting up at 4:30AM daily. This episode covers the importance of establishing nighttime and morning routines, the significance of sleep, and overcoming various life challenges, including balancing family, business, and personal goals. It also stresses the value of front-loading your day, time management, and habit stacking to achieve productivity and success. CHAPTERS 00:49 The Importance of Sleep 04:43 The Evolution of My Sleep Schedule 10:04 Family Dinner and Evening Routine 16:16 Nighttime Routine and Sleep Preparation 21:13 Morning Routine and Waking Up Early 27:46 Creating Time and Space in the Morning 29:50 Balancing Responsibilities and Uncertainty 34:57 The Power of Habit Stacking 41:36 The Benefits of Waking Up Early 46:44 How to Start Waking Up Early 52:06 Front Loading Your Day for Success 55:55 Concluding Thoughts on Waking Up Early MENTONS: Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316 FOLLOW: IG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFE https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/pages/bpn-membership?srsltid=AfmBOorlpjVeag2kkt3eZ5UpWcFA5Bb2v5V_93lmO47Vn_Y8DRdLwDLL

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• 106: The Five Types of Wealth: A Conversation with Sahil Bloom

  In this episode, I sit down with Sahil Bloom to get into the key concepts from his new book about the five types of wealth—time, social, mental, physical, and financial. Sahil shares personal stories, valuable insights, and actionable advice on how to achieve a balanced and fulfilling life. We also explore the importance of setting anti-goals, creating space for deep thinking, and the profound impact of focusing on direction over speed in your life's journey. CHAPTERS00:51 Podcast Introduction and Guest Welcome00:59 Weather and Life in Texas03:18 Launching a New Book03:41 The Halftime Moment05:41 Chasing Societal Success08:06 The Wake-Up Call09:19 The Move and Life Changes10:44 The Quest for Identity15:04 The Importance of Skill Acquisition19:44 The Role of Money and Happiness22:54 Struggles with Conceiving28:57 Gradual Changes and Sudden Realizations37:33 Balancing Presence and Ambition40:23 Understanding the Importance of Explaining Your Absence to Kids41:38 A Life-Changing Moment: The Birth of Sahil's Son44:37 The Power of Slowing Down and Creating Space53:05 The Benefits of Alone Time and Deep Work01:03:37 Investing in Relationships for Social Wealth01:11:17 The Concept of Anti-Goals and Life Razor01:21:07 Balancing the Five Types of Wealth01:22:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ORDER SAHIL'S BOOK:The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Lifehttps://www.amazon.com/Types-Wealth-Transformative-Guide-Design/dp/059372318X FOLLOW SAHIL:IG: https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom/?hl=en Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFEhttps://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/pages/bpn-membership?srsltid=AfmBOorlpjVeag2kkt3eZ5UpWcFA5Bb2v5V_93lmO47Vn_Y8DRdLwDLL FOLLOW NICK BARE:IG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness

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• 105: Building the Brand: Part 6 "The Storytelling Machine"

  In Part 6 of the series, I take time and recount the journey of BPN from April 2019 to summer of 2022, highlighting our move to a second warehouse, the introduction of the hybrid athlete, and the explosive growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. We'll talk about some personal milestones, such as my first Ironman, tackling the Leadville 100, and shifting focus to the committed audience. I'll emphasize the importance of storytelling, community building, and lessons learned from endurance training that parallels business and life. The episode reflects on both professional and personal growth, especially after becoming a father. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Recap of Chapter Five 01:17 Building a Brand: Lessons and Growth 02:09 Endurance Journey and Pandemic Challenges 03:37 The Hybrid Athlete and Business Evolution 04:35 Fatherhood and Shifting Focus 05:42 Key Lessons from Chapter Six 09:59 Content and Storytelling Machine 12:31 Ironman Prep and Business Chaos 21:05 Leadville 100: A Life-Changing Experience 31:01 Rocky Raccoon 100-Miler: Overcoming Adversity 32:28 Marathon Training: Achieving New Personal Records 34:16 The Obsession with Improvement 38:36 Endurance Training and Business Parallels 52:09 Building a Community, Not Just an Audience 58:07 Personal Growth: Balancing Family and Ambition 01:02:58 Conclusion: Reflecting on the Journey Become a BPN member for free - Unlock 20% off for life https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/pages/bpn-membership?srsltid=AfmBOorlpjVeag2kkt3eZ5UpWcFA5Bb2v5V_93lmO47Vn_Y8DRdLwDLL MENTIONS: Watch More Than the Miles: https://youtu.be/6GdPP_a2sNI?si=b-l4_oI9KZhi8Q_2 Half Time by Bob Buford https://www.amazon.com/Halftime-Significance-Bob-P-Buford/dp/0310344441 From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur C. Brooks https://www.amazon.com/Halftime-Significance-Bob-P-Buford/dp/0310344441 FOLLOW: IG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness

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• 104: 6 Things to Stop Doing To Take Back Control of Your Life

  In this podcast episode, I discuss six key things to stop doing in order to regain and take control of your life. Drawing from my own personal experiences and mistakes, I'll emphasize the importance of stopping certain behaviors that hinder personal growth and control. The six things highlighted include not waiting for change, avoiding assumptions, setting anti-goals alongside goals, distinguishing between busyness and productivity, seeking validation from external sources, and not letting others set the conditions of your life. These insights aim to help the listeners lead a more directed, productive, and fulfilling life. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:48 The Importance of Doing Less 02:33 Acknowledging Life Circumstances 04:30 Stop Waiting for Change 11:32 Living Life on Autopilot 17:10 Stop Making Assumptions 29:18 Stop Making Assumptions and Start Asking Questions 29:59 Set Anti-Goals Before Setting Goals 33:18 The Importance of Family Time 39:15 Stop Being Busy and Start Being Productive 48:39 Seek Internal Validation, Not External 54:07 Take Control: Set Your Own Conditions 59:20 Conclusion: Six Steps to Take Control of Your Life MENTIONS: Half Time by Bob Buford https://www.amazon.com/Halftime-Significance-Bob-P-Buford/dp/0310344441 Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFE https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/pages/bpn-membership?srsltid=AfmBOorlpjVeag2kkt3eZ5UpWcFA5Bb2v5V_93lmO47Vn_Y8DRdLwDLL FOLLOW: IG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness

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