The Nick Bare Podcast

I’m no longer the CEO of BPN.

In this Q&A, I explain why I brought John Childs into the role, how my work as founder is changing, and why my family is moving back to Tennessee. I also answer questions about career transitions, business growth, books, training, wellness, and fatherhood.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 What This Q&A Covers

03:06 Leaving the Army for BPN

09:31 Losing and Rebuilding Purpose

13:06 Change Is a Muscle

16:15 Own the Business, Don’t Let It Own You

24:32 Finding My Zone of Genius

27:07 Why We’re Moving to Tennessee

28:20 BPN’s New CEO

34:39 The Visionary–Integrator Model

39:15 Why This Move Is Different

45:05 Eight Books I Recommend

48:28 Business Decisions That Drive Growth

50:39 Five Wellness Purchases Worth It

54:50 Building a Minimal Home Gym

57:34 Why I Train Barefoot

1:00:43 Exhausted for a Good Cause

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The way I work in my 30s looks different because of what I did in my 20s.

In this episode, I break down five things that shaped that decade—from acting on the “what ifs” and pursuing genuine interests to ignoring the wrong opinions, embracing pressure, and learning from people who had already been where I wanted to go.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Why My 30s Look Different

02:30 Ask “What If?”

05:04 Put Action Behind the What If

08:49 Say Yes Before You’re Ready

12:41 Pursue Genuine Curiosity

16:27 Stop Outsourcing Your Interests

18:56 The Signal-to-Noise Ratio

21:19 Build Around What Won’t Change

24:04 Not Everyone’s Opinion Matters

26:29 “It’s All Cringe Until It Works”

27:50 Doubt Is Only Dangerous When It Becomes Yours

32:46 What Going All In Actually Feels Like

36:45 Risk, Reward and Uncertainty

38:31 Can You Do It for 10 Years?

41:24 Learn From People Who Have Done It

43:57 Look for Patterns Worth Adopting

45:56 Who Is Actually Worth Learning From?

47:34 Why I Started Reading in South Korea

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Nick Saban’s “Importance of Nothing” speech got me thinking about entitlement—what we believe we’re owed and how that mindset shapes the way we work, respond, and live.

In this episode, I break down why hard work doesn’t guarantee success, why process matters more than outcomes, how to remove the habits and interferences holding you back, and a simple three-part entitlement detox: audit, shift, respond.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Go One More Method
01:56 Nick Saban's “Importance of Nothing”
04:12 You Are Entitled to Nothing
06:49 The Pain of Discipline vs. Disappointment
08:33 Hard Work Does Not Guarantee Success
11:00 When Nobody Bought From BPN
13:13 The Just-World Trap
14:42 Intentions vs. Outputs
17:37 Process Over Outcomes
20:44 Win the Next Play
24:20 Stop Adding. Start Subtracting.
27:07 Your Words Become Your Rudder
30:03 Why People Fear Success
34:17 Internal vs. External Locus of Control
36:35 The Entitlement Detox: Audit, Shift, Respond
41:16 Courage Requires Uncertainty

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Stef joins me again to talk about marriage, faith, family, community, and the season we’re currently walking through.

We unpack how following Christ has changed our relationship, what we’re learning about love and respect, why we’re craving deeper community, our desire to move back to Tennessee, and learning to fear God over people.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

00:50 US Open Tennis Obsession

04:10 Kids, Cookies & Family Routines

06:56 The Sweet Treat Debate

11:16 How Faith Changed Our Marriage

17:51 Love Languages, Love & Respect

24:49 Our Current Social Life in Texas

30:19 Why We’re Craving Real Community

31:38 The Tradeoffs of This Season

33:25 Brotherhood, Friendship & Accountability

37:09 Why We’re Moving Back to Tennessee

40:09 Our Favorite Memories Together

50:56 Our BPN Supplement Staples

56:19 Fearing God Instead of People

01:03:58 Closing

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Over the last 90 days, I lost about 10 pounds and got leaner without crash dieting, starving myself, avoiding social situations, or sacrificing my training and recovery. I did it by locking in - not through extreme restriction, but by narrowing my focus, reducing unnecessary decisions, and giving the process enough time to work.

In this episode, I explain what it really means to lock in, why some people may underperform to avoid raising the standard expected of them, and the difference between moving with urgency and living in a hurry. Then I break down the five changes I made.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

01:34 The Marathon Prep Analogy for Locking In

03:58 What Locking In Is NOT

04:56 Relaunching the App

08:40 The Winter Arc

13:22 Why People Are Afraid to Lock In

17:19 What Locking In Actually Means

18:14 Minimizing Decision Fatigue

21:42 Urgency vs. Hurrying

24:25 How I Got Leaner

30:07 Why Slow, Sustainable Weight Loss Wins Long-Term

33:21 Change One Variable at a Time

38:39 The 5 Things I Did to Get Leaner in 90 Days

49:06 Closing: Lock In, Get It Done.

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In this episode, I share five things I wish I knew before becoming a dad. I talk about treating children as the cornerstone of an unfinished life, staying ambitious without letting work control the home, prioritizing what matters when balance feels impossible, becoming an intentional father, leading through the example I set, and building confidence through curiosity, courage, and competence.

This is not a list of perfect answers. It is an honest look at what the last four years have taught me and what I am still working to become. Whether you are a father, preparing to be one, or thinking about the kind of family you want to lead, I hope this helps you examine your priorities, strengthen your values, and show up with greater intention.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 App Relaunch

01:19 Intro

03:03 Books That Shaped Me

05:50 Lesson 1

10:56 Success To Significance Shift

15:25 Lesson 2

25:42 Time Systems And Priorities

27:40 Lesson 3

34:06 Intentional Father Framework

38:14 Lesson 4 

47:12 Lesson 5 

54:50 Closing Encouragement

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In this episode, I break down the planning system I use before every trip and the practical decisions that help me stay consistent on the road. I cover how I scout restaurants, grocery stores, gyms, and running routes; what food, supplements, and hydration I pack; how I prioritize protein; and how I rearrange strength sessions, use vacations as deload weeks, and lean on running when time is limited.

You do not need a perfect plan or a rigid schedule to keep making progress. Build enough structure to support your goals, stay flexible when the trip demands it, and make the time for your health without taking time away from the responsibilities that matter most.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

01:22 Why Fitness Matters

02:18 Expectations and Flexibility

04:09 Routines Versus Responsibilities

10:35 Airport Food Reality Check

15:10 Mission Plan for Travel

18:04 Eating Plan and Recon

23:45 Packing Supplements and Meals

26:23 Day Of Travel Food Strategy

33:41 Staying Hydrated on Flights

35:00 Eating at Destination

41:13 Protein First Principles

45:46 Smart Restaurant Choices

49:58 Training While Traveling

52:32 Deloads and Run First

59:09 Wrap Up and Key Takeaways

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On September 6, I’m relaunching the same app with a new experience built around G1M Daily: six weekly hybrid workouts, community Q&As, mindset resources, and nutrition guidance designed to help you stay consistent.

In this episode, I explain why I’m returning to the app, break down the first week of training, and answer the most common questions about cost, equipment, where to begin, missed workouts, working sets, and adding more cardio.

This is more than a library of workouts. It’s a system built to help you keep showing up, train with purpose, and build a stronger body and mind.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Announcement

01:23 Why Relaunch Now?

06:53 G1M Mission

11:34 How to Download

12:32 Pricing Breakdown

13:12 Whats New?

17:49 Weekly Schedule

22:52 Joining Late and Staying On Track

25:54 Workout Priorities and Travel

28:53 App Features and Form Videos

32:41 Equipment Youll Need

34:38 Future Updates and Extra Cardio

39:06 Wrap Up

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This episode is for those of you who are working toward something and you're frustrated because you're not there yet. I'm sharing what 12 years of showing up taught me, the difference between commitment and discipline, how to find your zone of genius, and why you just have to keep going.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro

0:57 The Valley Mindset

2:29 What Consistency Actually Looks Like

6:47 You Just Haven't Done It Long Enough Yet

11:52 How Far Do You Have to See to Keep Going?

15:21 Eating Disorder at 14

18:50 Commitment vs. Discipline

22:27 Why Big Life Transitions Create the Strongest Commitments

27:06 What Is Your Track Record for Finishing Something?

30:36 Imagine Where You'd Be If You Just Stayed

33:17 Zone of Genius

39:35 Keep Going

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In this episode, I sit down with my running coach and host of the Consistently Good Podcast, Jeff Cunningham, to simplify running for beginners. We break down how to build an aerobic base, run easy without obsessing over Zone 2, introduce fartlek and speed workouts, warm up properly, combine running with strength training, and fuel for performance. 

The goal is simple: stop overcomplicating the process, start where you are, and build through consistency.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

01:23 This is not for the top 1%

04:59 "I know I'm not fast enough to be coached"

06:03 Identity and habits for new runners

08:20 Why Jeff starts every new runner with fartleks instead of track work

09:28 Speed play explained simply for beginners

15:43 Sprint/die vs. speed up/slow down

20:07 Zone 2 running

25:29 The gray zone that kills your running progress

28:44 RED-S explained

34:00 How speed work makes you faster

44:39 Why static stretching before a run is a mistake

57:04 Running to lose weight

01:10:33 How to avoid injury as a new runner

01:17:36 The patience principle

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Bat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon.

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