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Today, Kipp Sorensen and I discuss financial literacy, embracing the suck, implementing change and so much more… Join our exclusive brotherhood, the Iron Council. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter Please leave us a rating and review Support Order of Man by picking up some new merchandise in our store

Today, I sit down with a fascinating man. His name is Mat Best and many of you know from his viral videos for Black Rifle Coffee Company. But what you may not know is how he views his military service as an Army Ranger with five combat tours. During our conversation, we talked about how he views his service, his continual support of military veterans, how he founded his mission after the military, where he stumbled along the way, and how he helped turn a simple coffee company into a household name. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS  Mission-oriented  Defining yourself Acts of heroism  Defusing threats  Controlled violence  How to out-grit people  Being uncomfortable  Developing core-competencies  Mission first Manageable disagreements  Creating a community  The land of opportunity  The need for meaningful conflict  Owning responsibility    MAT BEST As I stated earlier, my guest today is someone most of you are probably familiar with. His name is Mat Best and he is a former Army Ranger and the co-founder of Black Rifle Coffee

Today, I give you the framework to craft your own vision that will help you become the man you want to be and discuss why it’s so important. Hit me up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share with me what’s working in your life. Join our exclusive brotherhood, the Iron Council. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter Please leave us a rating and review Support Order of Man by picking up some new merchandise in our store

Today, Kipp Sorensen and I field questions regarding men who embody masculinity, cultural values, playing the long game and so much more… Join our exclusive brotherhood, the Iron Council. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter Please leave us a rating and review Support Order of Man by picking up some new merchandise in our store

It comes as no surprise that most men have a desire to stand out from the pack as a man of credibility and authority. I call it influence and, the more of it you have with others, the more effective and successful you will be in your life. Today, I am joined by my friend, Bert Sorin, to talk about how to stand out as the man. He’s a man I’ve respected immensely since I met him a little over a year ago and someone who stands out as the type of man I’m referring. We get into the “x-factor,” adding value in all of your interactions, matching your actions with your words, and how to stand out as a man among men. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Defining the X-Factor Finding relevance Adding value to your tribe Developing social skills Having the right motives Protecting your “magic”  Letting go of expectations  Watching the tide come in Scaling forward  Your value proposition  Dissociating from your activities  Building your fortress Playing to win  BERT SORIN Gents, today I am joined by repeat guest and friend, Bert Sorin.Bert

Today, I share with you a personal story of mine that was recorded at our “Legacy” graduation dinner. It’s a 3-day event where fathers and sons come together to create a framework for growth. I truly hope this serves you in some way. Join our exclusive brotherhood, the Iron Council. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter Please leave us a rating and review Support Order of Man by picking up some new merchandise in our store

Today, Kipp Sorensen and I discuss cultural norms, the importance of humility, digital minimalism and so much more… Join our exclusive brotherhood, the Iron Council. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter Please leave us a rating and review Support Order of Man by picking up some new merchandise in our store

All of us are dealt a hand, some harder than others. But as my guest today can attest, it’s not the hand we’re dealt that matters, it’s how we play it.Today’s conversation is with Nick Santonastasso (who many of you are already probably aware of). He is a bodybuilder, entrepreneur, adventurer, and highly-sought-after public speaker. And, he was born with a debilitating medical condition which left him legless and missing one arm. Today, we talk about overcoming the victim mentality, how to develop confidence, how to view difficult circumstances as a gift, and how to defeat the odds. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Being a man of action Giving without expectations  Putting your ego to the side Using the right vocabulary  Reframing a victim mentality  Filtering out the wrong people How to build confidence  Defining your own success Becoming the CEO of your life How to overcome limiting beliefs Facing objective reality  Progress within yourself  Surrendering your ego Reflecting on your wins Appreciating pain Growing through cu

Today, I give you six strategies to naturally increase your testosterone levels and why a decrease is happening to the men in our society. Hit me up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share with me what’s been working for you. Join our exclusive brotherhood, the Iron Council. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter Please leave us a rating and review Support Order of Man by picking up some new merchandise in our store

Today, Kipp Sorensen and I discuss living in an age of distraction, taking time to re-charge, following your gut instinct and so much more… Join our exclusive brotherhood, the Iron Council. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter Please leave us a rating and review Support Order of Man by picking up some new merchandise in our store

Many of us, as men, have ambitions to leave a legacy. What that legacy looks like varies from man to man but ultimately, we all have a desire to leave this world better than when we got here. And, legacy is something my guest, his father, and his father’s father know how to create.Today, I’m joined by the President and CEO of Weatherby (American Firearms Manufacturer), Adam Weatherby. He is the grandson of the founder, Roy Weatherby. And, he recently took up the mantle as head of this 70-year-old, third-generation business. Today, we talk about what it took to create, how things evolve over generations, the power of storytelling, and how to create a generational business and legacy.  SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The beginning of a legacy  Leveraging everything  A woman’s perspective  Manufacturing arms  Creating a prestigious brand  The value of marketing  Inspiring dreams  Balancing life  Taking on leadership  Cultural change  Respecting history  The future generation  Leaving the business behind  Developing the right s

Today, I share with you four tips to help you live in accordance with your convictions and virtues. Hit me up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share with me what’s been working for you. Join our exclusive brotherhood, the Iron Council. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter Please leave us a rating and review Support Order of Man by picking up some new merchandise in our store

My co-host Kipp Sorensen is still on a much-needed vacation and will return next week. I’m fielding questions about regrettable decisions, building small wins, finding significance, and so much more… Join our exclusive brotherhood, the Iron Council. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter Please leave us a rating and review Support Order of Man by picking up some new merchandise in our store

It seems to me the more that I have conversations on this podcast, the more questions I have rather than the answers I’ve been seeking. But it’s been said that the quality of your life will be determined by the quality of the questions you ask. So, when I have an opportunity to sit down with my friend, Andy Stumpf, to ask some of life’s challenging questions, it’s always a great discussion.Today, we talk about so many different topics like taking risks (which we’ve both done with moving our families), developing resilience in our lives, and the never-ending challenges that come with raising kids. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Managing uncertainty  Seeking adventure  Navigating risk Mental toughness Guiding your children   Voluntary hardships  Parental balance Toxic masculinity  Calibration   Frank conversation  Consequences of bad decisions  Corporate endorsements  The power of social media  Politics  Doing more with less  ANDY STUMPF My guest today is my friend, Andy Stumpf. I heard he was making a trip to Maine about a

Today, I share with you three strategies to help you live a more vigilant life as a man. Hit me up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share with me what’s been working for you. Join our exclusive brotherhood, the Iron Council. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter Please leave us a rating and review Support Order of Man by picking up some new merchandise in our store

Today, I’m running solo. My co-host Kipp Sorensen is on vacation. I’ll discuss how to make peace with your past, when to offer advice, identifying the ultimate objective, and so much more… Join our exclusive brotherhood, the Iron Council. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter Please leave us a rating and review Support Order of Man by picking up some new merchandise in our store

Someone in your life has likely wronged you in some way. Whether or not you've learned to forgive that individual is another question. I think we all know that learning to forgive others is a liberating practice, but that's easier said than done. Today, I am joined by Andrew O'Brien to talk about his quest for forgiveness. I don't want to ruin the conversation for you, but his mother made national news when she killed Andrew's stepfather, asked him to cover it up, and attempted to pin it on his brother. We cover why forgiveness is crucial for men, how to take the first steps, elements to include on the "forgiveness journey," and finally finding a way to forgive. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Walking to freedom Emotional trauma Anger and resentment Childhood memories A newfound appreciation Estranged brothers Holding on to animosity The ultimate objective Always pleasing others Finding happiness in the wrong places Public criticism Emotional abuse Bigger ambitions Growing up as a victim Re-engineering forgiveness ANDREW O

Today, I get into a great conversation with my eleven-year-old son, Brecken. We reminisce about our trip to Maine, the value of a location independent business, the impact of bad decisions, and so much more. Hit me up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and let me know what you thought about the conversation. Join our exclusive brotherhood, the Iron Council. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter Please leave us a rating and review Support Order of Man by picking up some new merchandise in our store

Today, Kipp Sorensen and I discuss how to avoid burning bridges, making yourself indispensable, redefining wins, and so much more… Join our exclusive brotherhood, the Iron Council. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter Please leave us a rating and review Support Order of Man by picking up some new merchandise in our store

Whether he knows it or not, every man lives by a code. But without intentionality about what that code is, it's easy to get lost in a world filled with chaos, clutter, and distraction. Unfortunately, it's not always easy to identify the code you want to live by and consistently measure up to it. That's why I wanted to have a conversation with my guest today, Brady "Totanka" Cervantes. He is a former Marine Corps sniper and, more recently a professional bull rider. Today, we talk about his experience as a sniper, how it translates to civilian life, the struggles of transitioning in life, how to clear your head in chaos, and how to establish and live by a code. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Learning perspective as a young boy Finding middle ground Seeking guidance from the right source The importance of parental guidance Living out of a truck Life in the Marine Corp. The impact of TBI Understanding the consequences Pushing past fear The mental game Becoming legendary A level of discipline One thing at a time Overcoming ego