The Nick Bare Podcast 131: Listen to This If You Keep Making Excuses
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Jul 28, 2025 Excuses can sneakily derail progress and momentum. The discussion focuses on practical strategies to break the cycle of procrastination, emphasizing time management and accountability. Personal anecdotes from preparing for an Ironman illustrate how backward planning can lead to success. The importance of leading by example and fostering a supportive community in fitness is also highlighted. Through actionable insights, listeners are encouraged to own their time and take control of their journey toward achieving their goals.
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Stop Negotiating With Yourself
- Stop negotiating with yourself over what you want versus what you need to do.
- Writing down commitments for the next day helps hold yourself accountable to honor them.
Overcoming Fatigue to Finish Workout
- Nick Bare woke sore and tired but stopped negotiating and completed his intense morning workout.
- Programming workouts into his Garmin watch helps hold him accountable to honor commitments.
Consider What You Lose
- Focus on what you lose by making excuses, not just what you forgo gaining.
- Excuses cause loss of potential, time, and opportunity, which you cannot regain.
