163: Upside-down, Overhead Leadership: Overcoming Obstacles with Precision and Strategy - Scoober

29/09/2024 58 min Episodio 163
163: Upside-down, Overhead Leadership: Overcoming Obstacles with Precision and Strategy - Scoober

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SummaryScoober shares his journey of joining F3 and the impact it has had on his fitness and relationships. He talks about his first workout, how he got his F3 name, and his experience with injuries. Scoober emphasizes the importance of male relationships and the fellowship he has found in F3. He also discusses the growth of F3 Omaha and the impact of the Disco AO in attracting younger guys and reaching out to those who may not be interested in traditional beatdowns. In this conversation, Scoober and The Plague discuss the importance of introducing new men to F3 through activities like Ultimate Frisbee. They emphasize the value of exposing men to the core principles and operations of F3, even if they are not initially interested in the full F3 experience. They also discuss the role of fellowship and having fun in building relationships and creating a welcoming environment. The conversation then shifts to Scoober's faith journey and his ongoing search for meaning and belief. They discuss the importance of challenging and questioning one's beliefs and the value of having conversations with people who have different perspectives. Scoober shares his experiences growing up Catholic and his struggles with doubt and over analysis. The conversation concludes with Scoober sharing his experiences with injuries and the impact of planting the Disco Ultimate Frisbee site within F3.TakeawaysF3 provides a supportive community of men who can relate to and support each other through challenges and struggles.Building strong relationships in F3 often comes from frequent unplanned interactions, such as attending the same workouts and going to coffee afterwards.Injuries can be a setback, but staying connected to the F3 community through coffee and other activities can help maintain motivation and support.The Disco AO has attracted younger guys and those who may not be interested in traditional beatdowns, providing an opportunity to introduce them to F3 and potentially engage them in other aspects of the organization.The fellowship and camaraderie in F3 are valuable and can provide a sense of belonging and support that may be lacking in other areas of life. Introducing new men to F3 through activities like Ultimate Frisbee can be a gateway to the rest of F3.Exposing men to the core principles and operations of F3, even if they are not initially interested in the full F3 experience, is valuable.Challenging and questioning one's beliefs is a valuable practice, regardless of how long one has believed something.Starting new F3 sites based on shared interests, like Ultimate Frisbee, can be a successful way to engage more men.Sound Bites"Get up and go get that fellowship.""Be that gateway drug to the rest of F3.""They know it exists. They're engaging, you know, based on their current capacity. And at some point, life changes and they, you know, they know where to find us."Chapters05:53 Experiences with Workouts and Injuries09:03 Fitness Journey and Importance of Male Relationships17:45 Staying Connected and Building Relationships in F323:55 The Impact of the Disco AO30:35 Using Ultimate Frisbee as a Gateway to F332:40 Building Relationships and Having Fun in F339:19 The Importance of Challenging and Questioning Beliefs44:18 Dealing with Injuries and Staying Connected in F352:05 The Success of the Disco Ultimate Frisbee Site

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