I get it.  We’re all busy.  We’ve got work, kids, and wife vying for our time.  Pre-dawn posts work so well because we don’t take time from anyone to do it.

You’ve gotten faster.  Stronger.  Better.

And perhaps you’ve allowed COTs to open you up to speak on things you never thought you’d share before.

But what if your community needed you to do a little bit more?

Because what is in evidence in the world around us now is a lack of leadership and empathy.

I define empathy as the ability to see the world how someone else sees it.  I don’t have to agree with their view, but understanding where they come from allows me to open my view wider.

I have accomplished this through conversation, reading and podcast listening.  Not just of things that I would normally gravitate to, but subjects and people that would be polar opposite of where I am.  I take recommendations and consume them.

Because of this, I have been accused of being a mile wide and an inch deep, but it makes me fun at cocktail parties (remember those?)

All this leads me to an idea I’ve had floating around in my head for a while.  I like Q Source.  But I’ve felt like there is a more to discuss when it comes to leadership and growth outside that book.  2020 opened up the world of podcasts to me, and with it a lot of different ways of thinking.

So after consulting with Pusher, Barry Manilow, Double D and others, I’d like you to set aside some time for 6 weeks starting March 13 post workout on Saturdays for Acceleration.

Acceleration is a discussion lead by a Pax who share with all of us a podcast or an article that has struck something inside of them. At this point, I have no idea what subjects will come up.  There won’t be a common theme – other than something that made an impression on the Q and them sharing it with you.  It could be leadership or parenting or faith or how to build shelves.

The Thang:

Double D will kick us off week one.  On March 13, he will let you know what podcast or article you need to consume.  You will have that week to do so.  That Saturday the 20th, he will lead discussion on his chosen article or podcast.  He will want to hear your takeaways.  Your disagreements.  How it could change something in your life.

And the kicker is, you might not agree with the premise or conclusion.  It may be outside anything you’ve thought about before.  It’s a challenge.  That’s the idea.

Just like anything, you will have to put in a little work to get the most out of it.

Following weeks will work the same.  Q will announce his chosen article or podcast one week prior to his Q, so you will have 7 days to get it done.  This will be in-person only.  Location TBD but will be outside so being a chair.

We get better together.  Staying in our own echo chambers consuming what we always consume puts us in a rut.  This is a start to try a new path.

What will the you after six weeks be able to see that the current you can’t now?

Step up.  Step forward.  Contribute, listen and learn.  It’s all about Acceleration.