Barbwire Leadership: Turning Struggles into Strength

📖 Summary:

Meet Barbwire, a High-Impact Man whose F3 Omaha journey took him from army barracks to early-morning workouts in the gloom. He shares how quitting smoking, reclaiming his health, and finding authentic brotherhood transformed his life. This episode blends humor, grit, and leadership lessons for men seeking purpose, growth, and real connections.

✅ Highlights:

✅ From “lazy bum” to one of F3 Omaha’s fittest HIMs

✅ Quit smoking after 25 years and rebuilt his health

✅ Brotherhood, coffee, and the power of accountability

✅ Leadership lessons from the military and Site Q life

✅ Fatherhood, faith, and leading with patience & love

🎤 Sound Bites:

🎤 “This was more than just a bunch of guys working out—it was real.”

🎤 “Anytime you do something that makes you better, it makes you feel good.”

🎤 “Lead with love, not yelling—and always show patience.”

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 – First F3 workout & naming story

6:45 – Military service & life lessons

9:00 – The wake-up call: health & quitting smoking

16:20 – Learning to slow down & listen to your body

23:40 – Fellowship, Shield Lock, and accountability

33:00 – Faith, family, and fatherhood reflections

42:00 – Site Q leadership & encouraging new runners

56:30 – Wisdom for men looking to grow