Description

Summary

Escobar shares his journey with F3, from his first workout experience to finding a sense of community and purpose. He discusses the power of fellowship and the impact it has had on his life. Escobar also talks about his motivation to join F3 and how it has transformed his fitness journey. He emphasizes the importance of engaging and retaining PAX and the role of second F in building relationships with other men. Escobar shares his faith journey and how F3 has provided a different kind of spiritual experience. He also discusses the connection between second F and third F, and the importance of giving back to the community. Escobar and The Plague discuss the origin and evolution of Between Two Coupons, a video platform created to provide a forum for silliness and fun within the F3 community. They share how the show transitioned to providing valuable content and advice, and the impact it has had on viewers. They also discuss the start of Mission Forge, a new F3 site, and the unique concept of combining a beatdown with a Murph workout. Escobar offers advice for leading and implementing ideas within the F3 community, emphasizing the importance of surrounding oneself with a supportive network. He also shares his current focus on giving back and supporting others.

Takeaways

• Fellowship and community are key aspects of F3 that provide support and encouragement.
• Engaging and retaining PAX requires persistence, effective communication, and intentional connections.
• Balancing F3 with other commitments requires open communication, intentional contributions, and involving family in the F3 community.
• Vulnerability and sharing personal experiences in COTs can have a profound impact on others.
• The third F in F3 involves believing in something bigger than oneself and making a positive impact in the community. Between Two Coupons started as a fun and silly video platform within the F3 community, but evolved to provide valuable content and advice.
• The show has had a positive impact on viewers, with episodes on topics like winter advice and men's health changing how people approach certain aspects of their lives.
• Mission Forge is a new F3 site that combines a beatdown with a Murph workout, providing options for both experienced and less experienced participants.
• When leading and implementing ideas within the F3 community, it is important to socialize the idea and make space for others to contribute their passions.
• Surrounding oneself with a supportive network of guys is crucial for leadership and taking risks.
• Escobar is currently focused on giving back and supporting others.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:01 First Workout Experience

03:27 The Power of Fellowship

04:26 The Origin of the Name Escobar

06:16 Motivation to Join F3

07:29 Finding Community in F3

09:40 Escobar's College Sports Experience

10:26 Involving Family in F3

12:44 Fitness Journey and Milestones

14:39 Engaging and Retaining PAX

23:17 Vulnerability and Relationships with Men

24:39 Leadership and Engaging the PACs

27:28 Connecting Second F and Third F

30:03 Escobar's Faith Journey

33:14 Sharing Vulnerability in COTs

37:39 The Third F and Giving Back

39:58 Between Two Coupons

43:54 The Impact of Between Two Coupons

46:39 Starting Mission Forge

49:12 The Unique Concept of Mission Forge

51:18 Advice for Leading and Implementing Ideas

53:48 The Catalyst to Escobar's Leadership

54:43 Support and Encouragement Needed