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.
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Key Topics Covered
- What “BAMs” are (and why they beat motivation)
- 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
