Ask More Questions: Da Vinci’s Secret to Connection and Meaning

🎙️ Episode Summary At 71, Da Vinci isn’t slowing down—he’s still running laps, asking deep questions, and serving the people around him. In this inspiring episode, Da Vinci shares the story of a life shaped not by milestones, but by moments of purpose, curiosity, and quiet faith. Whether he’s giving away quirky gifts, leading a site, or wrestling with loneliness, Da Vinci reminds us that it’s never too late to live well, lead boldly, and love deeply.

✨ Highlights

✅ How Da Vinci went from shy kid to F3 legend

✅ Why he still runs—even if it’s slow—and what yoga taught him about aging

✅ The belt-with-one-hole fitness philosophy

✅ His seven-year journey into veganism and back again

✅ Losing family and finding purpose in community

✅ What “respect” really means in the gloom

✅ The book that changed his life: How to Win Friends & Influence People

✅ Honest talk on singleness, leadership, and staying hopeful

🔊 Sound Bites

🗣️ “I realized I was insecure at 71. That surprised me.”

🗣️ “The best friendships come when you just ask someone a question.”

🗣️ “I don’t think you’re supposed to quit life until God’s done with you.”

🗣️ “If you feel the nudge to serve, don’t ignore it.”

🗣️ “Love means my life’s better because I know you.”

⏰ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & F3 origin story

03:00 – Cold weather, workouts, and getting named “Da Vinci”

07:00 – The belt hole rule: staying fit at 71

12:00 – Yoga, running slow, and aging with grace

17:00 – On loss, insecurity, and the search for purpose

23:00 – Relationships, How to Win Friends, and introversion

31:00 – Singleness, expectations, and faith in the unseen

38:00 – Faith turning points: prayer, angels, and Jesus’ example

44:00 – F3 leadership lessons and the power of consistency

50:00 – Legacy, servant leadership, and loving others well

60:00 – Final reflections: on names, purpose, and picking up the six