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Life is hard. We’re all dealt with hands we don’t particularly appreciate. But that’s no reason to crumble and shirk our responsibilities. In the wake of difficulty, however, it can be challenging to drive on and power through. My guest today, Joe De Sena, the founder of Spartan has made a life of doing just that and helping millions of people do the same for themselves. Today, Joe and I talk about what “true resilience” looks like, how discipline breeds responsibility, when it’s okay to quit based on priorities, why you should make things harder, and rules for resilience for yourself and your family.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Pushing and motivating your kids Being intentional with challenging your kids Humans are motivated by the avoidance of discomfort Why the four-day workweek is a bad idea Combating the influence of mediocrity Working hard is a competitive advantage Discipline breeds responsibility Becoming disciplined Creating your own consequences There are times when you should quit You have to pressure t

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler lays out a 5-step formula that will help you crush 2022.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Know exactly what you want Know your deficiencies Start building your team Plan for execution and communication Have a system for review   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 return from Mexico to answer 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 ⠀ (6:30) What are the best books for a soon-to-be father? (11:16) What should I do as an individual when I feel like church leadership is losing the courage of their convictions? (21:00) What actions and steps should men take now to have security for their businesses and families with respect to the 6.8% inflation that is expected to only increase? (25:30) How do I make a career move when I’ve maxed out my potential in my current profession? (32:50) What advice do you have for someone moving across country for work with his spouse? (36:10) How do you communicate work-life balance to an employer? (43:14) What are some useful tips for staying efficient in life? (47:30) What is a healthy balance of helping others grow while we work on our own growth? (56:00) What is the b

I think everyone knows that that we are all judged, to some degree, by our appearance and how we present ourselves. You don’t have to like it and you don’t have to think it’s fair but it’s the truth. And, yet, so many of us (myself included) overlook the importance our physical aesthetic when it comes to presenting ourselves well. My guest today is long-time friend, repeat guest, and men’s style coach, Tanner Guzy. Today, Tanner and I talk about utilizing clothing as an extension of you, the Aesthetic Overton Window and how it impacts what we wear, why you need to avoid being one-dimensional in the way you present yourself, why dressing well isn’t at all about suits and skinny jeans, and, ultimately, how you can garner influence by improving your presence.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   The portrayal of style and fashion in pop culture We have made heroes out of the court jesters Social conditioning has influenced men’s attitude toward fashion Appearance matters when leading others You can be both the warrior and the

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses what we, as men, need to do to bring an end to school shootings.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Teach proper firearm safety Watch your kids (and other kids) Teach situational awareness to your children Get training for school teachers Get involved in your community   The Iron Council is officially open for a limited time only, join today.   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 ⠀ (2:50) What are the steps to initiate and continue building relationships with a group of people that I want to be around on both personal and professional levels, while still supporting my family? (11:00) How do you deal with social media fame? (16:00) How do you lead your family through the loss of your dog? (23:30) My employer is telling me that I cannot move into a management position because I am too valuable in my current position. When should that answer no longer be acceptable? (36:00) How did you know when to leave your job? (44:00) How do you find work/life balance when you are in the start-up phase of a business? (48:30) What are your thoughts on mental health? Particularly regarding men who go to therapy? (54:00) What are the steps to take to win over the love of your life af

I’ve got an incredible guest today. His name is Lucas Botkin and he is the founder of T. Rex Arms, a firearm accessory manufacturing company. But this conversation took an early turn away from firearms and more into how to build a thriving business using the power of social media. But don’t worry, we still talk about firearms stuff – night vision, optics, body armor, training, etc. But even if you’re not into firearms, we have some topics for you including the power of money, how to manage people correctly, human psychology, making a stand for something, building customer relationships, and how to build a firearms (or any other type) of empire.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   You don’t have to have everything figured out by age 20 You can do what you enjoy AND make a lot of money Shifting focus from the product to the people Working with coaches and mentors Building trust through social media presence Why companies have public relations issues An effective strategy to build brand loyalty Making time for personal devel

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses the importance of being part of a band of brothers, like the Iron Council.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Critical considerations for building a band of brothers: You need to be able to qualify the individuals in your circle You need people who are going to be “real”   Join our exclusive band of brothers today.  Membership in the Iron Council is now open for a LIMITED TIME ONLY.  For more information or to join us, visit orderofman.com/ironcouncil   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 discuss “matching shirts” and tackle 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 ⠀ (33:20) How did you choose a denomination within Christianity? (40:30) How do you forgive yourself? (43:00) How do you stay focused and determined when you are in the middle of a financial rough patch? (51:16) Will you be having any events for dads and daughters up in Maine? (52:14) Do you have any tips on how to start enjoying your wife again when you don’t enjoy her currently? (57:00) Why do you no longer conclude your podcast with the question “what is the definition of a man?” (59:10) When you start to feel yourself straying from the path, how do you realign?   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 maxim

Most of us, when formulating an opinion or perspective about a cultural issue tend to look at one side of the story – myself included. But if we have any chance of making societal and cultural changes that actually improve our way of life, it’s crucial that we look at what we see from all sides.   That’s what my guest today, Brandon Tatum, and I talk about – seeing problems from all angles and waiting for all the information before formulating opinions. We cover the Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery cases, the dangers of the “Defund the Police” movement and what, if any reform in policing is needed, whether or not systemic racism actually exists, our emotions and our responses to them, use of force laws, and so much more.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Online vs. offline conversations Context is often lacking, or overlooked, in online posts There are ALWAYS two sides to every story Young men must learn to harness their masculinity People have had to die so that we can have conversations about equality You WANT to face

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses the importance of rendering yourself obsolete and how to do it.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Know your role as a leader Develop a culture Decentralize command Offer feedback Balance involvement with indifference   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 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 ⠀ (5:20) How do you get out of the lone wolf mentality due to not wanting to disappoint your battle team? (11:50) How did you take advantage of opportunities to speak and present when others did not? (21:00) What are your marketing tips for a business that challenges the norms? (27:46) What is your favorite: Gi or no Gi? (31:44) Do you have any advice for someone who is confident about their ideas and the topic that they want speak about, but is afraid of public speaking? (38:56) Should I change the date that I am going to propose to my girlfriend if she found out my plans ahead of time? (39:44) What manly values do you want to instill in young athletes? (46:20) When working long hours with a long commute, how can I make the most of my short time at home throughout the we

We all know how dangerous ideology can be and, yet, some of the most destructive ideas tend to be the most pervasive in society. Why is that? And, how do these parasitic ideas spread so effectively?   My guest today is evolutionary psychologist and author of The Parasitic Mind: How infectious Ideas are Killing Common Sense, Gad Saad. Today, Gad and I discuss his guiding principles: truth and freedom, what he refers to as the “Holy Trinity of Bullshit,” the dangers of post-modernism, the other deadly sin most people don’t talk about, the woke mob’s desire to eliminate culture and history, and how to use your voice against these dangerous ideologies.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   The importance of telling the hard truth Postmodernism is a form of intellectual terrorism The idea pathogen of social constructivism Life is about tradeoffs The distinction between feeling and thinking Using the lexicographic rule in politics Sifting through all of the information we have available Don’t set out to offend, but be willing to

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down 10 positive traits that every man should look for in a woman.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Look for a woman who:   Has a great relationship with her parents Honors femininity and masculinity Has friends who are good for her Has her own hobbies and interests Is independent Despises drama and gossip Has goals that are aligned with yours Is politically and spiritually aligned with you Honors herself Is financially responsible   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 field questions from the Iron Council.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (3:30) Which of the four quadrants has changed your life the most? (10:50) What is the best way to motivate and keep employees in these strange COVID times? (21:30) When looking to change career paths from “8-5” to self-employed small business owner, what are the metrics you suggest tracking and quantifying to prepare? (29:30) What practices do you suggest for marketing when starting a new business? (42:40) What tips or practices do you recommend for “task switching?” (50:00) Do you have any plans to bring on to the podcast successful men from the Iron Council or other non-famous men? (57:00) What are a few “connection” objectives you have used in the past that you have found to be rewarding? (1:00:46) What is the number one relationship in your life calling for your attention right now? (1:01:20) How do you

It’s no surprise that the family court system is stacked against men. Millions of men are, quite literally, fighting for their rights and the rights of their children. But I don’t think most men, unless you’ve fallen prey to the courts, know just how deep and deceitful it is.   Today, I am once again joined by Greg Ellis, the author of The Respondent: Exposing the Cartel of Family Law. He shares with me his story of how, after 20 years of marriage, he found himself incarcerated based on false accusations from his ex-wife, how he has been fighting for his children, the deep corruption inside Family Law, how fatherhood is in the crosshairs of culture, and what he’s been doing to expose the truth.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   The joy is in the journey, not the destination Corruption in the family court system Both men and women can be good and evil The solution is being truthful Are you adding to the noise by listening to it? Judiciary involved in child trafficking Greatest threat to western civilization is the breakd

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down a 3 part framework for being and becoming a leader.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Look to identify problems Step into the solutions Make the connections Bonus: Have your pulse on what’s going on   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 discuss the importance of sticking to your commitments and take on the week’s top questions.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (7:40) What do you do to sharpen the ax on a regular basis? (13:00) What question(s) should you ask your girlfriend before you propose? (22:50) Given the current state of our military, what are your thoughts on your sons joining? (28:00) What are your thoughts on addiction and recovery? (37:20) What are some skill sets to push past disdain for a co-worker, whom you genuinely believe to be a bad person? (45:50) Can you be a non-religious person and still follow lessons from the Bible? (53:40) What are some good strategies and tactics to deal with bad leadership? (59:00) How do I love and guide my pre-teen daughter when she is being difficult and treating people poorly? Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our f

Extreme violence is something not all of us are likely to face, and that’s a good thing. But that doesn’t mean it can’t happen at the drop of a hat. And, in that moment, it is significantly better to be prepared and aware of what could happen than to be ignorant to it completely. And, that is where my guest today, Doug Marcaida, comes in. He is a martial artist, edge-weapons specialist, and knife designer. And, he is one of the judges on the extremely popular History Channel show, Forged in Fire. Today we talk about creating a home as a safe environment for your family, the culture of violence, martial arts and their efficacy, curbing the beast inside of us all, the concept of “verbal judo,” and ultimately how to temper violence though skill and familiarity.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Making home the safe place for your kids You don’t have to be like your parents Finding comfort in the practice of martial arts The predators are always armed Make your fear your strength We are armed all the time You should not ta

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down 5 strategies you can implement immediately to improve the quality of your marriage.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Commit Drop the ego Offer grace Play with her Learn how to be a man without her   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.