Excellence Over Perfection The Nae Nae Story

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of The Glue-OOM , The Plague sits down with F3 Omaha PAX Nae Nae to unpack a journey defined by grit, faith, and leadership. From launching the AO Tombstone to grinding through multiple marathons, Nae Nae shares how chasing perfection nearly broke him and why embracing excellence changed everything. This conversation reveals how humility, ownership, and brotherhood shape a man into a leader. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS ✅ The naming controversy: Double Nickel vs Nae Nae Martial arts journey with his sons Running his first marathon with only a 14-mile training run Finishing so late the bananas were gone Launching the AO Tombstone Leading a site for a full year Raising 5 kids The perfectionism trap in faith The pivot toward excellence Lessons from Extreme Ownership KEY QUOTES “Running is humbling. That’s why I keep coming back.” “The Bible talks more about excellence than perfection.” “You don’t want to be the guy responsible for the drop in culture.” “Leave it better than you found it.” “I’m not a professional… but God knows I want to be.” CHAPTERS 00:00 — Welcome to The Nomad 03:30 — The EH That Started It All 05:30 — First Workout at The Farm 07:00 — Double Nickel vs Nae Nae 09:30 — Martial Arts and Discipline 13:30 — The Marathon Journey 21:00 — Brotherhood in F3 27:30 — Raising Five Kids 34:30 — Faith and the Perfection Trap 42:30 — Launching Tombstone 54:00 — Leadership Responsibility 1:02:00 — Learning to Give Himself Grace

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Excellence Over Perfection The Nae Nae Story is an episode from F3 Omaha - Paradise Island by The GLUE-OOM.

This episode is 61:59 long.

This episode was published on Mar 15, 2026.

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