The Nick Bare Podcast 162: Q&A: Fitness Advice for New Dads, Am I Done with Preps and Races?, Hiring Insights, Phone Disciplines, & More
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Feb 23, 2026 Listeners hear leadership lessons on hiring with the three C's and spotting green and red flags. Practical fitness tips for new fathers and time-saving home prep habits come up. Tech boundaries and phone disciplines for family presence are discussed. He reflects on stepping back from constant race preps and the mindset behind that choice.
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Remove Energy Vampires Quickly
- Watch for humility and avoid hires with a hero mindset or 'energy vampire' behavior.
- Energy vampires play victim, refuse accountability, drain teams, and must be removed quickly to protect culture.
Place Responsibilities Over Routines
- Prioritize responsibilities over routines: plan for training but accept disruptions and give yourself grace.
- Nick wakes at 4:30 a.m. to train and preps meals ahead to protect family time and maintain consistency.
Prep Meals In Small Morning Windows
- Use small pockets of time to prep meals and simplify evenings so family dinners stay easy.
- Nick preps diced sweet potatoes and marinated chicken before kids wake to make dinner take 40 minutes.
