gentle impact

F3 Brothers! I've been reflecting a lot lately on something deeply personal, yet universally powerful: purpose. Not the kind you ponder in a quiet moment with a book, but the kind that grabs you by the shoulders (or the balls... of fury) mid-stride, makes you glance at your calendar, your hammer time, your inbox, your family, and ask: "Am I truly doing the work I'm meant to do?"

For me, after years of shared dawns and challenging workouts with you all, it’s become crystal clear: my purpose (personal mission statement) is:

To inspire a positive spiritual impact in this world by serving others.

This wasn't some lightning bolt moment (would never do a beatdown with lightning). Like all the most meaningful things in life – like the bonds forged in the gloom – it's been refined through countless experiences, quiet reflections, one counts, and yes, plenty of trials by fire. What I've come to understand is that I'm a conduit of opportunity. It’s been an incredible privilege to help so many F3 brothers make transformative changes in their lives, whether through a mentoring conversation, a nudge in a new business direction, offering clarity when things felt murky, gentle encouragement to Q, or simply being the right guy at the right time. This isn’t me beating my chest; this is me sharing my fuel source (love language). It’s what reminds me, day in and day out, why I do what I do. And somehow, even after all this time, it still feels like we’re just getting started.

Through our shared journey in F3, I've found three core passions that truly ignite me and where I believe we, as a brotherhood, can make the greatest impact (they really sound familiar):

• Fitness – Because without the energy and health to show up, nothing else truly matters. And we've all seen how the discipline we forge in the gloom spills over into every other facet of our lives.
• Fellowship – The unbreakable bonds we build, the unwavering support we offer each other. This is the bedrock of F3, and it's where true growth and accountability flourish.
• Faith – The deeper conviction that guides our actions and strengthens our resolve, giving meaning to our efforts beyond ourselves.

There's so much more on the horizon, brothers. Both challenges and incredible opportunities are coming fast. It won't all be easy; nothing truly worthwhile ever is, or ever comes without risk. That's just the nature of any powerful, positive shift. But I sincerely believe that the net effect will be overwhelmingly positive. If we stay grounded in our principles, remain curious about what's possible, and act with intention, I truly believe we will unlock a future filled with abundance, creativity, and PAX flourishing on a scale we've never even dreamed of.

It won't be perfect. But it will be possible. And for me, and I hope for you too, that's more than enough to get to work.

So, this is the path I'm on, and I know many of you are walking it with me:

·       To inspire…

·       To lead…

·       To live right and give generously…

Let’s continue to build the F3 Austin future—together.

— Impact