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.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome Back to the Podcast
02:29 The Best Chicken Recipe
04:19 Reflecting on 18 Months of Madness
11:29 Lessons from Nashville
13:52 The Importance of Community
18:35 Balancing Alone Time and Socialization
29:08 The Two-Kid Life
37:43 The Car Accident: A Life-Changing Event
47:44 Balancing Work, Family, and Personal Growth
55:43 Parenting Challenges and Toddlerhood
01:10:09 Creative Resurgence and Community Building
01:13:59 Exciting Future Plans and Personal Goals
01:16:08 Book Recommendations and Closing Thoughts
MENTIONS:
Half Time by Bob Buford
https://www.amazon.com/Halftime-Significance-Bob-P-Buford/dp/0310344441
The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson
https://www.amazon.com/Circle-Maker-Praying-Circles-Greatest/dp/1491511370
Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleff
https://www.amazon.com/Hunt-Gather-Parent-Ancient-Cultures/dp/1982149671
BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0): Turning Your Business into an Enduring Great Company by Jim Collins
https://www.amazon.com/BE-2-0-Beyond-Entrepreneurship-Business/dp/0399564233
ORDER STEF'S CHILDREN'S BOOK, GO ONE MORE!
https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Stefany-Bare/dp/1957616873
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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
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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.
CHAPTERS
00:51 Podcast Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:59 Weather and Life in Texas
03:18 Launching a New Book
03:41 The Halftime Moment
05:41 Chasing Societal Success
08:06 The Wake-Up Call
09:19 The Move and Life Changes
10:44 The Quest for Identity
15:04 The Importance of Skill Acquisition
19:44 The Role of Money and Happiness
22:54 Struggles with Conceiving
28:57 Gradual Changes and Sudden Realizations
37:33 Balancing Presence and Ambition
40:23 Understanding the Importance of Explaining Your Absence to Kids
41:38 A Life-Changing Moment: The Birth of Sahil's Son
44:37 The Power of Slowing Down and Creating Space
53:05 The Benefits of Alone Time and Deep Work
01:03:37 Investing in Relationships for Social Wealth
01:11:17 The Concept of Anti-Goals and Life Razor
01:21:07 Balancing the Five Types of Wealth
01:22:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
ORDER SAHIL'S BOOK:
The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life
https://www.amazon.com/Types-Wealth-Transformative-Guide-Design/dp/059372318X
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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
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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
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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
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