144: Proof of Upright Leadership - Kickstand

Summary

Kickstand shares his journey of joining F3 and the formation of his shield lock. He started F3 after spending a lot of time biking and feeling the need for more community. He was EH'd by Superfly and joined Mission Forge. His first workout was a grinder, and he felt exhausted but motivated to come back. He got the name Kickstand from a joke with his wife and later discovered there was another Kickstand in the group. He formed a shield lock with Grizz, LB, and Hard Hat, and they provide accountability and support in his F3 journey. Jason Moen discusses his experience with F3 and the impact it has had on his friendships, anxiety, and faith. He shares how F3 has helped him form deeper and more meaningful friendships compared to his previous relationships. He also talks about how the support and camaraderie within F3 have helped him manage his anxiety. In terms of faith, Jason explains that while he has a religious background, he sees the faith aspect of F3 as believing in others and their good intentions. He also highlights the importance of community service and giving back, which he has been involved in through F3.

Takeaways

• F3 provides a sense of community and support for individuals looking for more than just working out.
• The first workout can be challenging and exhausting, but the motivation to come back is strong.
• The formation of a shield lock provides accountability and valuable insights from peers.
• Having a shield lock can help navigate personal challenges and provide support in various aspects of life. F3 has helped Kickstand form deeper and more meaningful friendships compared to his previous relationships.
• The support and camaraderie within F3 have helped Kickstand manage his anxiety.
• Kickstand sees the faith aspect of F3 as believing in others and their good intentions.
• He has been involved in community service through F3, which has been a valuable experience for him.
• Kickstand has taken on leadership roles within F3 and believes in identifying and nurturing future leaders.

Sound Bites

• "I'm out here working my tail off every day. And you're spending a half hour on the Peloton and you're telling me I need to do more."
• "I don't remember much about it. It was at Mission Forge. It was a grinder. I remember being exhausted more just from first time being up so damn early."
• "I was joking around with her about it from Austin Powers, obviously, right off the bat."
• "The friendships that I have gained in F3 are equal to like when you start college and you're in a dorm, those guys that you meet for the first time where it's just you, they're that level of friendship."
• "Part of having anxiety is sometimes going down this making up future situations when and it's funny even something just as stupid as a text chain can distract you from stuff like that."
• "I can say this to this person and they're not going to judge me and they're going to give me honest feedback and they're also not going to share this out."

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Kickstand's Journey to F3

06:05Forming a Shield Lock with Grizz, LB, and Hard Hat

35:32Finding Faith in Others

42:17Nurturing Future Leaders