The Nick Bare Podcast

183: The Truth About Why You Need To Set Goals That Scare You

July 20, 2026·43 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

I'm sharing five facts about goal setting I've learned across 14 years of building BPN including the military's aim-shoot-move framework to BHAGs, OKRs, why your goal has to excite you, why high achievers don't actually want rest, and the dangerous we-have-arrived syndrome that plants the seeds of decline.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:55 Valley To Next Peak04:24 Aim Shoot Move08:01 Dog Lesson11:06 Goals Must Excite15:50 Commitment And Control21:33 Avoid Shiny Distractions26:56 BHAGs30:29 OKRs And Milestones36:02 Serve More Judge Less39:54 Continuous Goal SettingORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutritionIG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠YT: ⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitnessThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)

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