“Leadership is a skill that a person must learn and master during their lifetime rather than an attribute of their character with which they are born. As a skill, it is like learning to play the piano. If it were an attribute, it would be like having blue eyes or a square jaw.

Because it is a skill, a person must commit to learning to lead in the same way that they would learn to play the piano. The degree to which they will ultimately master it will depend both upon their natural ability and their willingness to practice. Because we are all born with some leadership ability, even a man with very little natural skill can still be an effective leader if he is willing to practice hard. But a man who will not practice at all will never master the skill even if he is born with the heart of a lion. The decision to become an effective leader is volitional. No one else can make it for you.”

-Dredd

The mission of F3 is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership. With that mission in mind in the Fort, we continue in 2025 with Acceleration by reviewing Q Source monthly in an effort to practice the skill of leadership. Much like the professional pianist who still spends more time in a practice room than on a stage performing, we know our practice of leadership must also be ongoing.

For those who may be new or unfamiliar with Q Source, it is the “field manual for leadership” within F3 consisting of 54 Q Points meant to accelerate a man through his G3L (Get Right, Live Right, Lead Right, Leave Right). Monthly discussions follow the Q Points and encourage accountability, vulnerability and encouragement from fellow Pax which lead to positive impact in your home and workplace. While attendance is encouraged, Q Points offers the ability to keep up with the content if you have to miss a post. 

The Thang

Monthly Saturday mornings at Panera 

7:45 – 8:30 AM

1/25 – Foundations

2/15 – Get Right Q1 – Q1.3

3/29 – Get Right Q1.4 – Q1.7

4/26 – Get Right Q1.8 – Q1.12

5/31 – Live Right Q2 – Q2.3

6/28 – Live Right Q2.4 – Q2.7

7/26 – Lead Right Q3 – Q3.3

8/30 – Lead Right Q3.4 – Q3.8

9/27 – Lead Right Q3.9 – Q3.12

10/25 – Leave Right Q4 – Q4.3

11/22 – Leave Right Q4.4 – Q4.7

12/20 – Leave Right Q4.8 – Q4.10

Resources

• F3 Nation website – https://f3nation.com/q/
• Q Source podcasts –Soundcloud F3 Nation
• Newsletter Sign Up – Send an email requesting addition to F3Qsource@gmail.com
• Want a PDF copy – Send an email to Eddie.d.dowling@gmail.com

Whether you are new to the content or have been through it before, there is ample opportunity to grow in 2025 as a leader. You owe it to your family, your friends and your community.