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2023 Q Source – The Manual for Virtuous Leadership

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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 2023 with Q Source by starting from the beginning in an effort to practice the skill of leadership. We will begin with a Foundation discussion on Disruption on Tuesday, January 2nd https://f3nation.com/q/disruption/

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). Weekly 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 weekly attendance is encouraged, Q Points offers the ability to keep up with the content if you have to miss a week.

The Thang

Tuesday mornings at Baxter Starbucks

6:20 – 7 AM

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 2023 as a leader. I challenge you to spend this time each week preparing yourself so that you can effectively serve others around you. #SYITG

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Trail run at the Whitewater Center

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The kids are off school and we need to get on some trails. The Nash van is making a trip to the Whitewater Center on Thursday morning to run some trails. Leo and Half Tights are leading a group on a 9 mile route(same one as the CRC Trail race) and I will be leading a shorter 5-ish mile route. I have room in my van and a parking pass so plan to hop in and ride the big black bus up there. Meet in Kingsley at 0745. Message me for details.

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Are You Prepared for 2023

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Are you ready for 2023?  Have you set your fitness goals for next year?

January is fast approaching.  Now is a good time to sit and write down some fitness goals for the next year.  Pick three to five goals and share them with someone (Shield Lock) who will keep you accountable.

The year I started F3, we had a fitness challenge called F3twofiddy.  The goal was to post 250 workouts during the year.   I am going to reintroduce this challenge for 2023.

Here are the general guidelines (not rules):

  • This is a goal-oriented challenge (You verses You). It’s not a contest. First one to 250 does not win a prize.  In fact, some may choose a high goal than 250.
  • Any 30 minute or longer workout counts
  • Does not have to be F3 related
  • Each leg of a Relay type event would count as one workout
  • CSAUPs and GoRuck events count as one workout no matter how long

You can track it yourself or use a copy of the Tracker created with the help of 38 Special.

Details on the Tracker:

  • Download a copy to track your information
  • Starts January 1, 2023
  • Enter your name in cell C2
  • Enter your workout goal (# of workouts) for the year in cell C4.  The sheet is prepopulated with 250.  If you frequently post to bootcamps and exercise outside of F3, the number should be significantly higher.
  • Enter your daily workout counts (columns B thru I) starting January 1st.  The cells will also accept text so you can type a specific event in the cell like “Workout Q” or “Charlotte Half”.  The text will count as one workout.

A Slack channel (“250in2023”) will be created to answer questions and to provide encouragement throughout the year.

Let’s get after it!

 

 

 

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It’s Back…A Holiday Classic

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The Return of The Clave Boss 5k/10k and Christmas Convergence….a tradition like no other. Right there with The Masters, Kentucky Derby, and Football (NFL)!!!

Invite your family visiting from out of town and get ready to celebrate Christmas with Fitness, Fellowship and Faith!

Details:

  • Date: Saturday 12/24/22
  • Location: Tega Cay Elementary School (aka:Maximus torture AO)
  • Schedule of events:
    • Clave Boss 5k/10k will launch at 0625am- THE RUN WILL START AT 0630am
      • Will have option to run one or the other (10k course is slightly different)
      • Top 3 runners in each will receive Bundt Cake!
      • Picking up the six will be highly recognized
    • Boot Camp will launch at 0730 am, end at 08:30 am
      • Qs = ???????????? (Show to know)
      • Will be something for everyone!
      • COT: Nam-o-rama, FNG naming, BoM
    • Coffeerteria be at Tega Cay School – with Donuts, Coffee, Water and other items

Bring Uncle Chuck and the brother in-law that thinks you’re nuts and have a Jolly Ol Time at The Fort!

 

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D2DB 10k 2023

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It’s baaaaaaaaaack for year three!
www.D2DB10k.com

1/28/2023
10:30am – Walkers/Ruckers
11:00am – Runners

The hardware is sweet, the gear is swanky, the charities serve sincerely, and the route stays strong! Registration link and route map are up on the website.

Cost is $50 and includes the race shirt, race bag, and finisher medal. Registration deadline cutoff for shirts in 1/7/2023

Running this 10k could be the greatest thing you’ll do during the 11:00am hour on 1/28/2023. Just let that ruminate in your mind.

Bring your friends, families, spouse, children, co-workers, enemies, girlfriend, boyfriend, non-labeled romantic partner, and/or generic acquaintances. Let’s go!!!

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Adopt a Highway

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Last Opportunity in 2022 to complete a fellowship walk with a some litter pick up along the way.

Dec 10th- 745 am- Harris St Park

Looking for 10-12 volunteers to help split up the 2 mile stretch of US21.

All gear and supplies will be provided!

2.0 and M friendly.  Plan for 2 hours but modify as needed.  More details to follow.

 

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Dam To Dam Golf Tournament

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It’s time for the 2022 Dam To Dam Golf Tournament Fundraiser. It will be at Waterford Golf Club in Rock Hill on Friday December 9th. 10:00 AM shotgun start with (Captains Choice Format). Also looking for some awesome raffle prizes to be raffled off at the golf tournament. Raffle tickets will be available that morning and throughout the day. Any questions contact Jon Hopkins AKA Stang //(803)-242-6670. Venmo is @Jon-Hopkins-19. Look for the awesome Vols helmet in the scan code. Let’s do this fellas and raise some money for our local charities. See y’all there.

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Thanksgiving Convergence

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Join us for the annual Thanksgiving Convergence at The Ranch! In addition to an unforgettable hour long beatdown including a ruck option, immediately after we will have fried Turkey and fried Oreos provided by Changeorder, Coffeteria will be provided by Uhaul and Poppins. Launchex is 0630. Earn that thanksgiving dinner and get some 2ndF before dealing with the in-laws. SYITG

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Bucks for Clucks

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Last year, the men of The Fort and surrounding areas came together to support Seamstress in his inaugural launch of Operation Love. This charity helps provide meals to families in need in our Paradise community in Fort Mill.

This year 40 meals/baskets will be provided to these families. Santini, in partnership with Publix off Gold Hill road, has ordered turkeys for these 40 families.

If you would like to donate a turkey, each turkey is approximately $25. Please Venmo Santini your donation and it will be applied to the purchase of these turkeys. Deadline for donations is 11/21. Venmo is @Scott-Cornwell-94

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