Order Of Man: Protect | Provide | Preside

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 Ma

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

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, an

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 ⠀

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 perso

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 sport

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 stren

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

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 Transit

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.

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen dive into the week’s top 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 ⠀ (21:00) How did your kids handle the move to Maine? Do you have any thoughts and recommendations for someone making a similar move? (29:00) What is a short story or poem that resonates with you? (35:30) What are some tips for finding contentment or fulfillment in a job that doesn’t challenge you or push you, but pays the bills? (45:40) How do you balance a masculine life with a spouse who makes 10x what I make? (58:00) How does a father balance a career where he’s gone from home half the month? Is it better to find a job closer to home, or stick with the dream job?   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.

Back to visit again is repeat guest and friend, Ethan Suplee. He is an extraordinary actor. You’ve seen him in Remember the Titans, American History X,  Without a Paddle, and, of course, My Name is Earl. But he’s also an extraordinary man and has a ton of valuable wisdom to share as it relates to life, success, overcoming adversity, losing weight, getting in shape, and disciplining your life.   Today, we talk about all sorts of topics like masks and COVID, public school, making it in Hollywood and film, the value of hard work and value-driven decisions, mental and emotional health, the ease of modernity, and uncovering and unpacking the Truth.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Acting in movies vs. TV shows Examining truth in science Dishonesty in politics and the media Finding an acceptable level of risk When your choices affect others Nature vs nurture in raising kids Challenges in writing a memoir Living life on the edge vs playing it safe Finding satisfaction through hard work Where does self-identification stop The m