Life gets busy. Motivation comes and goes. That’s why I use BAMs (Bare @ss Minimums)—the non-negotiable baseline I hit daily so I stay surf-ready no matter what’s going on.
In this episode, I break down a simple 3-phase BAM framework:
Morning: set intention + lowest-friction start
Midday: movement “snacks” to stay loose and strong
Evening: decompress, reflect, and reset for tomorrow
If you want surf longevity without overcomplicating your routine, start here: define your BAMs and hit them daily.
Choosing the day’s highest priority with less resistance
Morning setup: intention + simple structure
Midday movement: keeping joints and tissue “online”
Evening reset: reflection, decompression, and continuity
Takeaways
Consistency wins when motivation fades—BAMs give you a baseline you can always complete.
Define non-negotiables that support surf longevity: movement + breath + mindset.
Start your day by identifying one highest-priority target (then protect it).
Use midday movement snacks to reduce stiffness and maintain readiness.
End the day with a short reset: decompress, reflect, and tee up tomorrow.
Keep BAMs small enough to succeed daily, then build upward from there.
Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 — What are BAMs (Bare @ss Minimums) 01:05 — Why life distraction kills consistency (and how BAMs fix it) 02:58 — Morning Phase: intention + lowest-friction start 04:20 — Picking the day’s highest priority (simple filter) 05:52 — Midday Phase: movement snacks to stay surf-ready 07:30 — Examples of quick movement / mobility check-ins 09:40 — Using breath + mindfulness to shift state fast 12:09 — Evening Phase: decompress, reflect, reset 13:30 — How to stay adaptable without losing the routine 14:20 — Simple challenge: define your BAMs and do them tomorrow
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