FNG1 is Golden Bear, not registered on this WS. FNG2 is his son, Johnny. FNG3 is Wyatt ?(no further info provided). Lear is War Daddy, Lambeau is (likely) the War Baby.
Below is a cut and past from Dolittle:
The F32 System for Total Health
F3 started as a group of guys in Charlotte who got together to do an early morning bootcamp workout. Each participant defined and refined the core values of Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith, with the goal being to sharpen the individual and position the man to be a leader in whatever endeavors he chooses. However, the three Fs are, by design, all about developing individual leadership. Inevitably one has other obligations. Those obligations reflect the continuum of values in one’s life, and they universally fit into one of nine categories, which, not so coincidentally, all begin with F:
Fitness Fellowship Faith Food Fulcrum Family Fiduciary Finances Fortitude
To paraphrase the Franklin-Covey system of time management, if we spend the most time on the priorities we value most highly, only then do we have a legitimate claim to inner peace and happiness. I would suggest, however, that managing one’s obligations is literally a balancing act. Much like a teeter-totter (or “sea-saw” in England); maintenance of balance requires a constant shift in weight, and force. Even a small amount of energy exerted farther from the fulcrum has a significant effect.
Imagine your feet as your fulcrum, planted on The Big Ball (earth), with your arms outstretched to maintain your balance. One needs firm footing, which requires active thought and introspection. The Fulcrum is the process of pro-actively allocating time to the values we weigh most highly. This is a monthly, weekly, and daily activity, and will be elaborated on below.
Along your left arm are the core values of F3. Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith are respectively the magnet, glue, and dynamite that sharpen the man, as described in Freed To Lead. Food has been added to that equation because exercise and nutrition are synergistic with each other. Optimum performance or weight reduction cannot be achieved without incorporating a healthy diet.
Along your right arm are the outside obligations that affect our degree of commitment to the first 4 Fs:
Family defines most of us. And yet they can easily be taken for granted. Think about the quality of the relationships you want to have. And then plan the time to make that happen.
Fiduciary is a fancy term that represents your professional career. “Your fiduciary duties” as the president of you!. This is not just what constitutes your immediate paycheck, but also the nurturing of your entrepreneurial spirit, and planning for the fulfillment of greater goals.
Finances are the objective reflection of Fiduciary. Any organization becomes stressed if the books are not in order, and this is true of individuals. This may start with creating a simple budget, but should evolve to consulting with a financial planner. Ultimately, you’ll have you own “Board of Directors” i.e. the trusted advisors (within F2?) who support you.
If you can support the lifestyle you enjoy, then you are successful!
Finally, there’s Fortitude. This could be defined as the courage to overcome adversity in our life. We each have challenges, which may range from a medical condition to a stressful job. Fortitude is at the end of the spectrum, because if our challenges become overwhelming, the teeter totter will be constantly buried in the ground. Note, F1 is at the opposite end of the spectrum, the most powerful counterbalance to stress in your life. Life always presents challenges, but if we actively and effectively manage them without expending vast energy, then we can spend more time on our other eight core values.
Total Health is therefore a function of many factors. Certainly any medical condition must be effectively managed; but, just as important are the ability to maintain cardiovascular stamina (F1); being able to lean of the people within your Circle of Trust (F2); being grounded with a keen sense of ethics and morals that are rooted in faith (F3); Striving for a vitalistic lifestyle that’s supported by good nutrition (F4); having balance and harmony, and the time to pursue personal hobbies, as a reflection of active time management (F5); being surrounded by positive family relationships, particularly with your spouse (F6); working to the best of your ability, and planning for the future (F7); maintaining a financial plan that’s consistent with the lifestyle you want to support (F8), and actively managing any stresses that may throw you out of balance (F9).
Back to the fulcrum…
First, make a list of your core values. Think of everything you would do if time and money were of no concern.
Then, print out the F32 diagram, and write in each of your values beneath the appropriate category.
Each month, make an honest inventory of the time and effort you dedicated to each of your own defined values in the prior month. Are you balanced?
Most importantly, write down the goals that seem to be lagging behind, and prioritize them.
Each week, therefore, print out a calendar, and schedule the time to accomplish your written weekly goals according to the time they warrant.
Every day, adhere strictly to your own defined schedule.
This is “F3 squared” – the essence of being totally healthy.
Jonathan McMullen MD.