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Oct 2024
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087: Building the Brand: Part 2 "Solitud...

Nick Bare
About this episode

In this chapter of Building the Brand, I cover my time from landing in Fort Benning, Georgia in October 2013, to arriving at Fort Hood, Texas in October 2014. I share how my severe eating disorder led me to fall in love with fitness and start Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN). I recount my Army ROTC experiences, graduating college, and the challenges faced during Ranger School.


This chapter reflects on the importance of solitude, resilience, and the life lessons learned, paving the way for BPN's growth and my leadership approach.


Chapters

00:00 Overcoming Personal Struggles

00:10 The Spark of Fitness and Nutrition

00:25 Military Journey Begins

00:50 Starting BPN: The Early Challenges

02:05 Reflecting on Chapter One

05:00 Arriving at Fort Benning

07:56 Lessons from Military Training

18:33 The Importance of Solitude

24:56 Preparing for Ranger School

32:55 Mastering Time Management

34:47 The Ranger School Challenge

39:48 Facing Setbacks and Resilience

50:45 Lessons in Leadership and Character

53:50 New Beginnings at Fort Hood

59:46 Going All In on BPN


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