Excellence Over Perfection | The Nae Nae Story

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Glue-OOM, The Plague sits down with F3 Omaha PAX Nae Nae to unpack a journey defined by grit, faith, and leadership. From launching the AO Tombstone to grinding through multiple marathons, Nae Nae shares how chasing perfection nearly broke him and why embracing excellence changed everything. This conversation reveals how humility, ownership, and brotherhood shape a man into a leader.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS ✅

The naming controversy: Double Nickel vs Nae Nae
Martial arts journey with his sons
Running his first marathon with only a 14-mile training run
Finishing so late the bananas were gone
Launching the AO Tombstone
Leading a site for a full year
Raising 5 kids
The perfectionism trap in faith
The pivot toward excellence
Lessons from Extreme Ownership

KEY QUOTES

“Running is humbling. That’s why I keep coming back.”

“The Bible talks more about excellence than perfection.”

“You don’t want to be the guy responsible for the drop in culture.”

“Leave it better than you found it.”

“I’m not a professional… but God knows I want to be.”

CHAPTERS

00:00 — Welcome to The Nomad

03:30 — The EH That Started It All

05:30 — First Workout at The Farm

07:00 — Double Nickel vs Nae Nae

09:30 — Martial Arts and Discipline

13:30 — The Marathon Journey

21:00 — Brotherhood in F3

27:30 — Raising Five Kids

34:30 — Faith and the Perfection Trap

42:30 — Launching Tombstone

54:00 — Leadership Responsibility

1:02:00 — Learning to Give Himself Grace

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