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In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Kipp Sorensen takes on your questions from the Iron Council and the Order of Man Facebook Group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (2:00) What is the meaning of life? (4:30) When does the "Order of Woman" start up? (5:00) What techniques or advice do you have to let things go and not be so stressed about little things? (11:30) What part does corporate ecology play in restructuring one's life toward better goals? What is the most essential underlying principle in building that ecology? (16:00) For men on the fence about joining the Iron Council, would you give them a breakdown? Would you not want us sharing anything in particular prior to a man taking action and joining? (18:30) What are some things you might consider when looking at a career change into public service, such as becoming a fire fighter or police officer? (21:00) I'd like to know your experience with battling mediocrity when you are on an upward trajectory and those you love around you are content being average despite your outstanding example. When it's not easy to walk away because it's someone that you love and want the best for. (29:20) Can you provide some tips or suggestions on how to make yourself more valuable in the marketplace so you can level up and make more money when your don't have much skills or education to lean back on, nor any money to pay for a course or guru to learn something new? (33:00) What do you think is the biggest problem our country is facing? (38:05) Can you please provide some techniques you use to project a positive energy (especially when you are cranking on tasks around the house)? How do you catch yourself if you are projecting frustration/stress? Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

Last week, at Origin Immersion Camp, I had the opportunity to sit down with my good friend, former Navy SEAL, and director of experiential leadership training programs for Echelon Front, JP Dinnell. We didn't have a lot of time but we got into some subjects that him and I have never discussed before and I know you're going to get a ton of value from We talk about the relationship between trust and influence, allowing the people you lead to come up with solutions to their own problems, why you need to avoid creating dependency from others and how to do that, the concept of working, "up and out," teaching how to think vs. what to think, and how to pray and work with intent. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Leading others means giving them ownership Teaching people how to think, not what to think Rendering yourself obsolete Submitting yourself fully to God Using discipline to overcome problems Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses the importance of checking in on the men in your life. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. Take an inventory of the important people in your life. Ask how things are going. Don't accept "ok" for an answer if you know that's not true. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Order of Man Facebook Group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (8:20) When should I consider expanding beyond BJJ into Muay Thai or Boxing? And which would be the best to start with? (11:40) What two questions would you ask to get the most information about who a person is? (20:20) If you could interview any person, dead or alive, who would it be? (21:30) From a financial perspective, is it better to buy a home now or rent in the current economy? (24:00) Can you talk about the financial considerations to be aware of when raising kids? (28:50) What principles and concepts can be applied to improve at BJJ? (38:40) What are some examples of tactics for connection and calibration? How are they measured? (45:00) I am really into Muay Thai, what am I missing by not training BJJ? (50:00) How do you get back into BJJ after an injury has kept you away for months? (56:20) How do I balance between self-discipline and being too hard on myself when I don't follow through on my expectations? (1:06:00) Have you seen people be successful raising kids from a second marriage when both parents have kids from a previous marriage? Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

I've spent a ton of time over the past several weeks really contemplating my performance and how I'm showing up both personally and professionally for my family, friends, and those of you who tune into what we're doing here with Order of Man. It's been a lot of time of self-reflection and, as challenging as it can be and has been in the past, it's been therapeutic and helped me get back on the path I want to travel. And, speaking of therapeutic, my guest today is John Kim, AKA The Angry Therapist. Today, we talk about the differences between liking and loving yourself and which is better to strive for, why we have to be careful of stamping ourselves as failures, how to uncover false beliefs burned in our subconscious, the power of identifying our value systems, and how to move away from the "pseudo self" to the "solid self." SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Men respond, boys react The value in believing in something greater than yourself Relationships require a lot of work Differing perspectives on "my truth" How we can keep from hitting rock bottom Being authentic vs. being a jerk Defining the meaning of success Outlining common "false beliefs" about ourselves Defining your sense of worth Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses the actions men should take on a daily basis to balance what is important. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. Know your objective and priority Evaluate (Ask yourself, "Does this feel right?") Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Kipp Sorensen and Shawn Villalovos take on your questions from the Order of Man Facebook Group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (3:00) When is the appropriate time to call someone out on their bullshit? (15:30) What is the best way to help and encourage the wife into healthy eating habits and consistently working out? (23:40) How do you overcome discouragement? (36:30) How do you take notes when listening to something without losing track of what's being said/presented? (44:30) When trying to set specific goals in the battle planning process, what is a good example for when there's not something quantifiable about the goal like improving your relationship with your wife or God? (55:00) How do you implement new priorities in your life? What is the best way to evaluate progress in these areas? (1:03:00) How do you overcome the discouragement that has dominated your life for decades? (1:04:20) How do men show up as strong fathers when battling with their own childhood trauma and/or Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? (1:18:00) Is it worth pursing an MBA for financial/career gains when my goal is to start my own business and be out of the corporate world in the next 10 years? (1:21:00) What are your thoughts on Krav Maga? Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

One of the greatest challenges we face as men is finding a like-minded band of brothers we can rely on when needed and we can serve as they need us. In the ease of modernity, we've been led to believe we can and have to go at life alone. That just isn't the case. My guest today is the President of F3 Nation, whom a lot of you are familiar with. His name is Frank Schwartz and he goes by the nickname, "Dark Helmet." Today, Frank and I talk about the power of fitness, fellowship, and faith in a man's life, overcoming the feeling of dissatisfaction, becoming a high-impact man, our desperation for love and recognition (yes, even in men), and the positive benefits of engaging in dangerous, dirty, and difficult pursuits. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Helping men find their mission Providing structure to men through fitness Strengthening the relationship with yourself, others, and your creator What the church is supposed to feel like Leading in a decentralized organization The importance of strong yet simple culture What our world presents as true is often wrong Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses SIX strategies to help men move away from seeking validation from others and focusing on pursuing validation internally. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. Carve out time and recognize your flaws Formulate a detailed plan Just do it - execute the plan Congratulate yourself Commit to consistency Serve other people Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Iron Council and the Order of Man Facebook Group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (2:33) How much more than the "cost of living per year" should a family strive to earn? (12:15) How do you define emotional intelligence and how would you increase it? (19:00) How do I encourage my wife to have a hard conversation with her family without stepping in and creating unwanted tension between myself and her parents? (23:30) What things do you think people are overspending on and what are some things that people should cut out of their life to save money? (26:20) When will you guys attend one of Tim Kennedy's Sheepdog Response courses? (29:00) How much should a man enable the influence of other men over his children without relinquishing sovereignty? (36:30) What does intimacy mean to you? (42:00) What would you do as a high-performer when family and friends around you aren't performing to their potential? (50:00) What is the best way to deal with lying from our kids? (59:00) Have either of you dealt with the "falling out of love" phase in a marriage? How have you handled it? Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

You know as well as I do all the cultural dangers ourselves, families, and communities are presented with. And, as much as we'd like to pin it on some politician or outside factor beyond our control, the bigger issue is that the greatest threat is ourselves and our unwillingness to face the challenges that we see. My guest today is Kirk Cameron. He is an actor and is most well-known for his character, Mike Seaver on the 80's hit sitcom, Growing Pains. Today, Kirk and I talk about what he dubs the "moral meat grinder," why direction is more important that perfection, the power of divine intervention and guidance, the deconstruction of society, and how to become a man of faith and character. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Being an anomaly in Hollywood Finding God and taking a different path We have good reason to have great faith in God Selecting the right projects Moving from defense to offense in culture One person partnered with God can change history Embracing the unknown risk We need to be conduits that bring heaven to earth We are listening to messages from people who shouldn't matter to us Leaning into your purpose Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, a replay from May 2021, Ryan Michler shares 7 strategies to help when life has you down. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Strategy #1: Get your ass out of bed Strategy #2: Put the right information in your mind Strategy #3: Get around good people Strategy #4: Get exercise your body Strategy #5: Make yourself the project Strategy #6: Commit to a cause Strategy #7: Serve other people Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Kipp Sorensen and Shawn Villalovos take on your questions from the Order of Man Facebook Group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (3:00) How do I evaluate if my church denomination is teaching the truth? If I disagree with some tenets, should I keep looking until I find the "right" church? (11:20) When dealing with loss that has taken me off the path, how do I get some traction again when all I want to do is self medicate with food? (30:20) With regard to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, do you find your game and skill develops faster if you're focusing on a particular aspect of your training (be it a particular position, or submission) for the session? Or do you find a more broad, "lets just roll & see what happens" approach to work better for you? (40:40) Is it possible to be the husband and father I want to be while being absent often because of my military service? (44:00) Can you provide some advice to help people accept where they are right now? How can they find the next step? (49:00) How have you personally observed learning about Jesus can help you grow in manliness? (52:00) How can I overcome being a procrastinator? When do you know when it's time to say "enough" when (59:30) it comes to personal goals and success? Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

We've all begun to see the writing on the wall as it pertains to the loss in American manufacturing and the damage to the American supply chain. Continually, we have experienced losing jobs, harder to find items from toilet paper and baby formula to increasing concerns over Taiwan's domination over the semiconductor market, and increasing costs for everyday goods and services. My guest today is a man who is doing something about it. His name is Pete Roberts and he is the founder of OriginUSA which has dedicated itself to making all of their goods and products in America by Americans. Today, we talk about ever-changing market dynamics and how to stay ahead of the curve, why it's crucial we honor our past manufacturing heritage, building what Pete calls, a "blockchain of manufacturing," the power of the "blue collar mindset," and fully unlocking American Potential. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Understanding market dynamics People are realizing that they need to harden up Dealing with overwhelm and distraction Building up block chain manufacturing We need to be prepared for China We have to be savage about bringing back manufacturing and knowledge Predicting the non-tangibles in the market Scraping the good from the past and applying it to the future Doing things for internal validation Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FIVE strategies to help men get back on the path when the inevitable challenges arise. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. Acknowledge that something is wrong Get better at saying no Protect your time and your schedule Have systems in place and get better at delegation Take care of your sleep, nutrition, and exercise Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from across the internet. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (32:20) Can you provide more information on the concept of undermining your wife? (40:40) What is the best way that we can create a space for open communication with our family, wife, business, etc? How do you help someone who struggles with communication? (50:40) What would be your approach to a church men's group that isn't working out? (59:30) What is the best way to deal with toxic people? How do you tell the difference between someone who is joking and someone who is being disrespectful? Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

I think whether you're willing to acknowledge it or not, we are most definitely facing a crisis of our young men. From incarceration and suicide rates, to substance abuse issues, to failing and lagging societal metrics, it's safe (and, extremely tragic) to say that our boys are fighting an uphill battle. My guest today is Dr. Warren Farrell, the author of The Boy Crisis and many other books written to explore society from the lens of both women and men. Today, we talk about the dangers of lacking structure and purpose, how the "dad-style" vs. the "mom-style" of parenting actually creates awareness and empathy, how dopamine secretion and other physiological responses assist boys and men in doing the right thing, and the dangers and destructive results of "dad-deprivation." SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Having the skillsets to be able to confront and to be compassionate Discussing the best way to measure success Teaching children to be empathetic Why social skills are so important for boys Fathers are critical in teaching postponed gratification How boys benefit from a mother's involvement Is it possible to "have it all" in career and parenting success How single moms can get male involvement Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FIVE strategies to help fathers more effectively parent our daughters. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. We have to exemplify manliness Surround her with feminine women Teach her self-defense and situational awareness Help her to be independent Show her that she has value Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on this week's top questions from Instagram. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (12:30) How do you continue to find the motivation to be the man you need to be after setbacks? (27:00) As you go about your day, when you are encountering God, are there moments that you are overcome with love and gratitude for the life that you are living thanks to Him? (34:00) What has been the biggest struggle you have encountered in fatherhood? (38:40) What is the most painful thing that you hear parents complaining about regarding their children? (42:10) How do we address the issue of nihilism that we run into while searching for meaning? (53:30) Do you have any injury prevention tips for training jiu-jitsu for the first time? (59:00) What are your thoughts on the mechanics (i.e., structure) of accountability? Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

So many of us talk a big game when it comes to helping future generations of boys become the men their families, friends, and communities need them to be. And, yet, so few are willing to do much about it other than cleverly-crafted platitudes. My guest today is different. His name is King Randall and he is a man that is actually doing something about leading in his community and helping the young men who don't have the same opportunities that many of us did. Today, we talk about what it takes to build a prep school for boys, the motto and mission of, "Let us Make Men," how he got over asking for money and what it looks like to build a 501c3 organization, the pros and cons of being young, and how it's character that makes the man. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Focusing on consistency and transparency Receiving pushback from the start Advantages and disadvantages of building an organization at a young age Teaching kids how to use social media as a business tool, not entertainment Private funding vs. government funding Training boys in non-traditional skills and sports Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses how being out of integrity is keeping you from reaching your goals and provides FIVE keys to help you close the integrity gap. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Consistency is key Have people in your corner Celebrate incremental wins Start serving other people Evolve Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from Instagram. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (25:00) What are you both most excited about? (Not including the Order of Man) (28:10) How did you manage your time and tasks when your kids were younger? (33:30) Should I quit my full time job to start farming with my family and do something I really enjoy, or take the safe and easy road with an 8-hour a day job and good benefits? How do I find the courage to take the leap? (42:30) How do I show my ex that I want "us" and I am better in a way that is confident and aggressive, but respectful and not needy? (51:00) How do you think the modern church is failing as it pertains to serving the needs of men? (55:20) In the context of marriage, how do you deal with "false ownership" from your wife? (1:00:00) How do you get better at listening to your own intuition? Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

As men, we all look around and see the problems that exist in society. But very few of us are willing to objectively look at what's going on in our culture relative to the lesson we should have learned from examples throughout history. Couple that with our inability and/or lack of desire to improve our own situations and circumstances and it makes a recipe for disaster. My guest today is my close personal friend, Andy Frisella, and today we talk about his shift away from the MFCEO podcast to the RealAF podcast, why we need to be cognizant of the convenience vs. efficiency, learning to push the envelope, the obligation to evolve, and how you can adopt the "get better until you die," mentality. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Building efficiencies in your life Keep your struggles and challenges in context Balancing quality of life with making more money We are being indoctrinated to settle for less Shifting from MFCEO to the Real AF podcast We are starting to outsmart the false media narratives America is designed to be a free society We can change the culture in one year Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses the importance of the father/son relationship and breaks down four characteristics that men should focus on the strengthen this relationship. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Sanctity Service Sacrifice Solidarity Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Shawn Villalovos take on questions from the Order of Man Facebook Group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (4:30) How do you deal with toxic or overbearing grandparents when dealing with your kids? (19:40) What traits does a man need to develop in order for the people he encounters to feel like he has the "it" factor? (36:00) Do you suggest I journal to improve in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? (49:00) How do you build generational wealth? (1:05:00) What tips do you have for sticking to a healthy diet? Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

I think most of us would agree that society is increasingly moving toward towards the "entitled mentality." Everywhere we turn people gripe about what they want, why they're entitled to it, and why, "life isn't fair." My guest today takes exception with that mentality and, has proven throughout his life that, despite his challenges, is willing to purse and earn what he desires. His name is Darren Woodson. He's a former NFL football player, ESPN Analyst, and successful real estate investor. Today, Darren and I talk about establishing a healthy identity, re-inventing yourself, resisting the victimhood mentality, the joy found in giving, hubris and humility, and a whole lot more. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Keeping yourself moving Making the most of the time you have Hard transition from playing football to ESPN Becoming resilient and avoiding the victim role Seeing identity in a positive light We need critical people on our side Applying lessons from the football field to life and business Finding accountability outside of the NFL Passing lessons to the next generation Get your kids involved in making a difference Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler provides FIVE practices that you can take right now and every day to reinvent yourself. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Try to become that man that you needed in the past Be the kind of man that others need you to be Look for the guys in your life who are doing these things already Do what these men do Critique yourself Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on questions from the Iron Council and across social media. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (11:40) What steps have you taken to ensure that true men would be available to demonstrate the values you want your children to see and learn from if you were to pass away? (18:50) How would you respond if a man showed up to father/son event at your property with a transgender "son"? (22:00) How can men have productive conversations around difficult and polarizing topics, such as the recent "Roe vs. Wade" decision? (34:00) How do I show up in my relationship, where we have been separated for six months, when my wife is cold and distant? (41:00) What are three ways to make money while from a podcast? (44:40) What is the next big issue that you'd like the Supreme Court to address? (52:40) What is the hardest part about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training? (59:50) How do I get over social anxiety when starting at a new church and wanting to connect with people? (1:02:30) What criteria has to be met before you consider yourself wealthy? Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

Most of what we see and hear about on the socials regarding being a man is being a savage, a lion, a killer, etc. And, while I don't dismiss the importance of embodying those traits and characteristics, equally important is how to lead with value and serve others. My guest today, former Navy SEAL and CIA Operative, Ray "Cash" Care and I talk about how to embody both the savage and the servant. We cover overcoming past pain and trauma, outward explosions vs. inward implosions, the difference between problem makers and problem solvers, getting past self-sabotage, and so much more. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Creating a society of stronger men Growing in spite of past adversity Dealing with the haters You can't save those who don't want to be saved Protecting your family is an act of service Investing in yourself and your family Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler shares FIVE lessons learned from his recent hunting trip in Hawaii and explains how you can apply them in both hunting and life. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS You have to carve out time for yourself Surround yourself with like-minded, value-driven men Manage expectations Check your equipment You must be persistent Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Kipp Sorensen and Drew Kachurak take on questions from the Iron Council and across social media. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (4:00) How do you support your wife in times when she is depressed or overwhelmed by life? (7:30) Is all the development we do in the Iron Council really just us choosing our own resistance and turning pro in the 4 quadrants? (12:00) How do I get my wife and kids on board with living a more minimalist lifestyle? (18:00) In what order should "preparedness" be conducted? (23:00) As a man, when your wife/significant other criticizes you or a decision you've made, how do you determine when you should push back and explain or defend yourself or just accept it and move on? (29:00) How do you identify your unique selling proposition? (33:00) How do you handle a strong willed teenager that pushes the limits and seems to have no regard for your authority? (39:40) What advice do you have for someone who wants to be able to defend his family and is interested in purchasing a handgun, but his wife is not on board? (44:00) What is a good way to repair your reputation in an industry that you left and want to go back to? (51:40) At what point do I (as "big brother") have a conversation with a guy who is clearly taking advantage of a family member? (57:20) Do you find yourself often forgetting BJJ techniques that you learn? (59:20) What are some tips for helping someone deal with grief? Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

You know that I've been a long-time outspoken advocate for pulling your kids from government education to home-based education but I also understand how many barriers are in place to doing so. From mindsets, skillsets, and financial resources, it can be daunting to even consider educating your kids within the walls of your home. Today, my guest Matt Beaudreau, and I talk about how to make it a reality. We cover the resources you need to homeschool your children, alternative paths outside of government and home-based education, common myths to pulling your kids from school, the difference between being educated and being schooled, the game of college, school-choice for parents, and so much more. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Difference between being "educated" and being "schooled" Destroying the homeschool "socialization" myth Lack of nuance in the public school system Most public school teachers have good intentions How do you get out of the public school system? Are we qualified to teach our own kids? The origins of compulsory schooling Exploring the alternatives to public scoring Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down 10 tactics you should employ to engage in respectful and worthwhile discussions. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Maintain a humble attitude Keep your biases in check Me mindful of how your emotions affect you Be just with offing views Stay on topic Be civil Help your discussion partner save face Do away with rhetorical attacks Demand that the other person civil as well Be understanding Dont fold Be willing to walk away Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Kipp Sorensen and Shawn Villalovos take on questions from the Iron Council and across social media. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (4:40) What more can we do to help get this country back where it needs to be? (15:40) How do you deal with people who are negative and dragging you down? (26:00) When you get to the point in your life that you have exceeded every goal you have set currently, what's next? What is the best way to set the next level? What steps in planning your next BP would you suggest? (43:40) Information is thrown at us from thousands of sources, how do you vet the source to gauge its credibility? (55:30) What is your every day carry? (56:00) What advice can you give to those who feel powerless to change their life for the better despite searching faith and temporal solutions? (1:04:00) Over the last year I've been on a journey of personal development, part of which has led me to the Order of Man. I can see some of the same stresses I was facing in my wife now, how can I help inspire her to start on that journey for herself? Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses how men can establish influence, credibility, and authority in every important area of life. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Influence: Your ability to modify people's thought patterns, beliefs, or actions Credibility: Established through mastery and consistency Authority: Only comes after you have influence and credibility and you must be in the appropriate position. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from Instagram. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (3:00) Are you looking for people to read advance copies of your book? (4:00) What homeschooling curriculum does your family use? (11:30) How do I take the next step to get engaged to my girlfriend? (20:40) How do you go about prospecting for new business clients and how do you go about closing a sale? (35:00) How have you dealt with anger issues in the past and what resources would you recommend? (47:20) Do you see a lack of strong men in the church? How should the church address this issue? (55:40) How does one navigate a relationship with his father, who has not lived up to what it means to be a man but is trying to change? (1:04:00) How do you stay in a job that you don't enjoy, without letting it impact your mental health, until you are able to move into a different job or business? Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

What does it mean to earn your stripes? It means that you have to go through the fire of challenge and adversity to thrive and win. That's exactly what my guest, Tim Kennedy, has done all of his life. From serving as an Army Ranger to fighting in the UFC, and running multiple incredibly successful businesses, it's fair to say that Tim Kennedy has officially earn his stripes but all the scars that come with it. Today, Tim and I talk about a broad array of topics in a short amount of time. We talk about time management, identifying and living out your priorities, dealing with foul-ups, comparing yourself to other people, and his latest book, Scars and Stripes. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: You are the problem, time is not the problem Managing a busy schedule with wife and children Influencing your kids while you still can Our country needs school choice The government wants everyone to be dependent on them Big tech in bed with government People are starving for "real" Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down TEN steps and actions men can take to contribute to the growth of boys into strong men. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Be an example first Be present Use firm but fair communication Be humble Be proud of the right things Get involved in the schools Coach youth sports Get involved in community programs Get involved in your church Run for elected office Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle questions from the Order of Man's exclusive brotherhood, the Iron Council. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (13:30) How do you perform AARs on reading a book? (17:00) Who has influenced you the most? And do they still? (29:30) What are your thoughts on the podcast with Cam Hanes? Specifically his thoughts on not knowing what's next. (40:00) I'd like to be more involved in my community. Where is a good place to start? (44:00) What is the most common temptation that causes men to break integrity? How do you get back on track? (59:00) Would it help your marriage if you were more intentional about listening to your wife even when it seems like she is trying to start an argument? (1:04:40) What is a good testosterone booster to keep the libido going? Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

The rugged life isn't something most of us are accustomed to. In fact, most men around the world would shatter at the slightest sign of inconvenience, let alone going without power for a week, not having access to food for 24 hours, or fuel prices rising to historic and unprecedented prices. So, how do we, as men, ensure we'll be able to care of ourselves and others? By embracing the Rugged Life my guest, former Navy SEAL and New York Times Bestselling Author, Clint Emerson, and I discuss. Today, we talk about the threat of a Russian or (more likely) Chinese invasion, how our entire lives hinge on the factor of personal responsibility, the power of incremental improvement, and how to harness and embrace the rugged lifestyle. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: We need to have a back up plan Insulate yourself with skills and preparation Options give you time, time gives you options Being healthy is a great way to thrive things things go bad We need to become less dependent on China The root of our problems is lack of personal responsibility. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses how capitalism, at its core, is a very manly societal construct. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Capitalism promotes the idea of rights and responsibilities Capitalism promotes innovation Capitalism operates on merit Capitalism promotes ownership of personal property Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle questions from the Order of Man Facebook Group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (8:40) How can we conquer our own biases and other people's biases at the same time? (15:30) What are the most important principles for choosing where to live? (20:20) Is your idea of masculinity defined by capitalism and should it be? (27:00) How do you find the balance between listening to other people who may know more than you and maintaining your convictions with what you know to be true? (34:30) Should the church do more to support home education over public schooling? (37:00) How do you figure out your path when you feel like you've lost your way? (46:40) How do you deal with an unsupportive Mother in Law? (49:00) How can I maintain a positive environment for my kids when their mom feels like being a part-time parent? (56:10) What is a good tactic to teach kids to be aggressive in sports? How do you teach kids to not be afraid of the ball? Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

Life is suffering. At least, it's full of suffering. Unfortunately, too many men avoid voluntary suffering and, instead, choose the path of least resistance. But that path leads to a life of complacency and mediocrity. My guest today is a man who runs (literally) towards suffering and hardship, not to make life harder than it needs to be but to prepare himself for what will inevitably come. His name is Cam Hanes. He's a bowhunter first, an ultra-endurance athlete, and an incredibly motivating human being. Today, we talk about the purpose of suffering, making the decision to make yourself into something more, why working harder than others will always produces results, finding mentorship and friendship, dealing with negativity from others, his new book Endure, and why every man ought to embrace the mantra, "Train Hard, Hunt Easy." SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Learning to navigate time on your own Being motivated to "find your limit" Dealing with doubts despite success Creating bonds through hardship Using your strengths to inspire people and gain credibility The easy path never leads to anything great Determining which opportunities to pursue Why stay at a "normal job" when you don't have to Running shoe companies becoming too "woke" Finding motivation by having a chip on your shoulder Providing an American-made option for hunting gear with Origin Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down how focusing on small steps can lead to big results. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Take one or two steps each day toward your objective Measure success by hitting small targets, not by looking at the overall objective When you hit the small targets, the ultimate objective will take care of itself Don't compare yourself to others Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen answer the hottest questions from the Iron Council. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (19:30) What are your biggest takeaways from the Man Uncaged event? (31:40) As a single man, what kinds of things can you do to fill your time without spending too much money? (36:00) What are a few ways that you've been able to add value to other professionals that has allowed you to gain access to their network? (48:10) How do you handle the emotions of missing your kids' activities in order to do things for yourself? Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

My guests today is friend, former Navy SEAL, and New York Times Bestselling author, Jack Carr. We take so many difference routes in this conversation and all of them worthy of discussion. Of course, we cover his latest book in the James Reece Saga, In the Blood, but we also get into how to eliminate distractions and maintain focus, how to keep yourself from getting tripped up with obstacles on your path to success, leading properly through effective communication, how writing daily can serve as a therapeutic practice, and how to find the perfect flow for projects and life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Dealing with distractions Lessons from the writing process that relate to life Life will hit you hard, but keep things in perspective Turning mistakes into opportunities Challenges to the First Amendment There is a reason laws are written so broadly The financial side of writing The future of the James Reece series Ghost writing in fiction vs. non-fiction Terminal List coming to TV Its good to be forgiving of mistakes Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler provides FOUR simple strategies for how you can rebound and regain your honor after you screw up. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Admit the fact that you screwed up Apologize to the person/people you hurt Adjust your behavior Accept the outcome Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Shawn Villalovos discuss Shawn's Mexican heritage and tackle your questions from the Iron Council. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (17:20) When releasing a book, how do you decide between looking for a publishing company vs. self-publishing? (32:50) How do you balance weight training with Jiu-Jitsu? (40:00) If you were unable to go to the gym and had to work out at home, with limited time, what areas would you focus on? (52:20) What are your favorite vacation spots? (57:40) How do you define 'what is enough for you'? Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

Life never presents us with a linear path to success. Often, the journey is marred with failures, obstacles, setbacks, challenges, and detours. It's what we do in the face of the inevitable that determines the level of satisfaction and fulfillment in our lives. My guest today is a Master Bladesmith (in fact, he was able to achieve that status younger than anyone else in history), and the founder of Josh Smith Knives and Montana Knife Company. Today, Josh and I talk about his personal journey from forging knives in his teens, to working as lineman thinking he was making the right move for his family, then back to where it all started as we works to build the next great knife company from the ground up. We cover paying attention to the little things, the mixed emotions of starting a company, developing a powerful team culture, and finding confidence when you don't have any experience. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Knife making as a kid A little bit of early luck Its good to have influence from a variety of men Transitioning from hand made to "production" knives Pivoting to keep providing for the family Business can skyrocket when you go all in Factors for fast growth and success You have to act or you lose credibility Its great to be able to give back Being responsible when pursuing your dream A lot of men lack a vision for the future Support at home is extremely important You have to have confidence in yourself Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FOUR common myths about homeschool and why you should not let them stand in you way. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS You as a parent aren't qualified to teach The kids won't be socialized They won't be exposed to new ideas We don't have the time or money to homeschool Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.