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We all know there is a formula for success in any venture. We’ve all heard things like, “success leaves clues,” and seen certain people replicate success over and over and over again. And, yet, so many men struggle to create and maintain success on the professional and personal front of their lives. That’s why it’s so important we learn what protocols are required to achieve the results we desire. Today, I’m joined by philosopher and CEO, Brian Johnson to talk about his theory of Arete and why success on any level is so simple yet so elusive. We talk about what confidence in others actually is and how to develop it, how talent won’t get you all the way to your goals, why intrinsic motivation must be your pursuit, and the Stockdale Paradox and how to use it to your advantage.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Brian’s upcoming book Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential Maintaining trust and integrity gaps What were you doing when you were at your best? Creating micromoments Being grateful for the little things The meaning

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses the importance of actually doing the work and not just planning and thinking about it. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Stop thinking, stop planning, start doing the work People don’t care about what you say, they care about what you do Life is too short to NOT take action     Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!   Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto.   For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood.   Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Iron Council and Order of Man Facebook Group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (1:45) What   What are some things you’ve done to embrace your shadow and reclaim pieces of yourself that were within it? (15:10) How do I scale my business when I only have one technician to do the work? (26:30) What are ways and tips to overcome mental ruts as quickly as possible? (34:10) How do I get my wife to understand that just because I work from home doesn’t mean that my job isn’t demanding as well? (51:40) What do you suggest someone do to begin preparing for the deterioration we are seeing in the world?     Subscribe to the Order of Man YouTube Channel   Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!   Get your signed copy of Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto   For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood.   Wan

Men, our minds are nearly limitless and yet we spend an inordinate amount of time reading, running, working out, practicing hobbies, talking with other people, performing as best we can across various mediums and take so little time developing the power of our brains and minds. Of the nearly 500 guests I’ve had on this podcast, all of them believe their thing is the most important thing and, yet, it’s the mind that makes everything else possible. That’s why I wanted to have repeat guest, Jim Kwik back on the podcast to discuss how to leverage the gray matter between our ears. We talk about everything from learning to learn faster, the 6 thinking hats for decision making, 4 cognitive types (Cheetah, Owl, Dolphin, and Elephant) and how to use this information, and becoming the pilot of our minds, not just the passengers.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   The faster you can learn the faster you can earn The choices we make every day give us the brain that we deserve All behavior is belief driven You need curiosity to know

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses SIX things to look for when building a brotherhood to support your success and SIX strategies for finding your brotherhood. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   What to look for in your Band of Brothers Someone you can trust Someone you are comfortable talking with Someone you can be accountable to Someone you can serve Someone who can push you Someone who can serve you   Where to find your Band of Brothers Go where the good guys are Never do alone what you could do with someone else Organize events Express gratitude Have a plan for consistent communication Focus on the activity, not the “relationship-building”   Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!   Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto.   For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood.   Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days t

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler takes on your questions from the Iron Council and Order of Man Facebook Group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (2:00) What would the conversation look like to let go of someone you love and have planned a life with, who is not supporting and fostering your growth? (5:30) How do you know when you sneed to stand by your commitment in a relationship and when you need to realize it’s toxic and no longer serving you or them? (8:00) Why is it so difficult to just pull the trigger and finally do “the thing?” (11:10) Have you ever considered drinking ayahuasca, mushrooms, or other ancient medicines to improve issues in your life? (12:40) What is your take on contentment and gratitude? (16:00) How can I be financially sovereign as a student? (19:20) With the nation and world in shambles, how can we begin to make a difference? (22:40) What advice would you give me for helping my daught

Every single man listening to this podcast sees issues with the current culture. And, yet, far too many men are unwilling to do anything about it. Whether it’s a disdain for current culture commentary or a bad case of apathy, ignoring what we see going on around us isn’t going to lead to anywhere positive. My guest today, author and podcast host, Andrew Klavan, is a man who is and has been for decades actively engaged in dealing with the decline of our current culture through writing, producing films, and podcast commentary. Today, we talk about rationalization and justification for doing the wrong things, why so many people tap-dance around biological reality, why we’re losing this country through the movies, changing culture through art, when and when not to compromise, and viewing your own life as a work of art. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS ⁃ Anti-American movies and media after 9/11 ⁃ Behind The Daily Wire ⁃ The Andrew Klavan Show ⁃ What is a woman? ⁃ Comedy needs to be protected ⁃ The ostracization of Hollywood ⁃

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses his own struggles over the past year, lessons he has learned along the way, and how men can implements those lessons in their own lives. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Sharing your struggles gives people permission to do the same We know the right thing to do, its just hard to do it When you slip up, you have to ask “what am I going to do now?” Not everyone who praises you is your ally and not everyone who criticizes you is your enemy Red flags to let you know you are losing your sovereignty: Arrogance Isolation Stagnation Burning out A loss of meaning and significance Solutions to maintain your sovereignty: Having a vision for yourself Execute Evaluate your assets and resources Conduct after action review   Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!   Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto.   For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood.   Want maxi

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Kipp Sorensen and Shawn Villalovos take on your questions from the Iron Council and Order of Man Facebook Group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (3:00) Do you have some suggestions for what to search for to intentionally get their kids around other mentors and peers that enjoy fitness, outside of the team sports environment? (10:00) Was there any point that you felt that having a blended family didn't work? Do you feel that the attention you give to step children takes away from your biological children? (26:40) When life becomes challenging, as a leader, what are some things that you guys do to stay calibrated for life’s tougher challenges? (39:20) In hiring for my business, I have noticed that many applicants will apply, accept an interview, and then not show up for the interview. What does this say about young men in our society? (46:50) Do you guys have a dedicated date night? (52:00)

Am I the only one who isn’t crazy?! Sometimes it feels that way in the insane world we live in but there are millions of men who feel the same as we look around at what’s going on in society from gender ideology, to skirmishes and wars in distant countries, to domestic civil unrest, and everywhere in between. Today, I’m joined by repeat guest, Zuby, as he’s one of those men speaking sanity into culture today. We talk about everything from finding life’s mission and purpose, to the dangers of AI, how the “crisis of meaning,” is a very dangerous threat, the pitfalls of “credentialism,” why learning to promote yourself is a virtuous endeavor, and walking the line between caring what some people think, but not everyone.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Reaching 10 million people Reaching a younger demographic Most people are at least trying to be good Concerns about losing jobs to AI Faking anything with AI Need for personal interaction Kids falling behind during COVID Finding new ways to reach people Overcoming the aversi

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FIVE tips to help ensure that you are not betraying yourself and honoring your commitment to others. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Signs of Self-Betrayal If you are never completing projects that you committed to If you recognize a lack of trust from other people Having feelings of inferiority, anxiety, and depression Lack of fulfillment, satisfaction, and pride in your life   Tips Know what you want and what you don’t want Set healthy boundaries  Don’t overcommit Learn to say no with tact When you go, go all in   Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!   Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto.   For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood.   Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready

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   (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (1:40) How can you be tactically courageous? (4:35) How do you keep emotions out of the equation when making important decisions? (10:10) Do either of you use Testosterone Replacement Therapy? Where should someone begin? (20:20) How do you grow a small side business from $10K to $50K? (34:50) How do you use Facebook analytics to help grow your business? (41:10) How do you get over the mindset of always trying to prove yourself to those around you?   Subscribe to the Order of Man YouTube Channel   Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!   Get your signed copy of Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto   For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood.   Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our f

There is so much to get distracted by these days. With all of our duties, responsibilities, and obligations, it’s easy to get lost in trivial and meaningless activities and pursuits. But when we learn to eliminate and remove the distractions, we free ourselves to find something truly meaningful to obtain. My guest today is a master at doing just that. His name is Rudy Reyes. He is a former Marine Recon, author of his book, Hero Living, and host of the FOX hit show, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. Today, we talk about the power of a mission, developing the “executive” mindset, the strength of the inner story you tell yourself, how, when, and why to compartmentalize emotion, and going deep on pursuits that matter.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Staying on course when everything and everyone is trying to pull you off Bodyweight workouts Behind the scenes of Special Forces: Worlds Toughest Test Our country needs to be reminded of patriotism and old world values Military values that can apply to the civilian world

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FIVE steps to help to help men attack the challenges that may be holding us back from reaching our goals in life. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Have a “do it right” mindset Maximize effort, maximize efficiency Anchor your activity to your vision Prioritize effective effort over immediate results Don’t backslide   Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!   Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto.   For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood.   Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Iron Council. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (3:00) What does the future vision of yourself look like when you are happy with who you are today? (12:20) What is an unexpected IC-related moment that really stands out to you? (21:30) What defines a leader? If a man is showing up as he should at home and work, is it possible for him to not be a leader? (27:30) Can you provide some tips on how we can play the long game but still live in the moment? (37:40) Is good enough ever good enough? (44:30) When is it appropriate bring concerns about a boss to a higher-level leader in the organization?   Subscribe to the Order of Man YouTube Channel   Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!   Get your signed copy of Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto   For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood.   Want ma

All of us are interested in finding meaning, purpose, and significance in our lives. And, yet, that all seems to be so elusive for so many. Why is it that some men seem to find their passions early on in life while others seemingly struggle for decades (if not their entire lives) to find the satisfaction they so desperately crave? My guest today, Jim Shockey, is a man who knows the answer. For decades, he’s followed his passions from journalism, becoming a world-class athlete, building an empire as the “First-Family of Hunting,” and now best-selling novelist. Today, Jim and I talk about dealing with events outside of our control, why a man must have a vision he’s working towards, the concept of self-worth and earned respect, the humility and strength of dealing with loss, and the true meaning of legacy…and how to create it.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Getting started in hunting content creation Recognition should be a byproduct, not the goal It doesn’t matter what you accomplish, it maters what people remember you

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses strategies for becoming more clear, precise, and bold - and ultimately more effective - in your communication. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Be precise with your goals Be precise with the things you would like other people to do Ask for feedback Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!   Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto.   For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood.   Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready

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   (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (1:05) What transitions have you faced in your personal leadership or failures that could be seen as a defining moment? In leadership you have choices coming into transition, how do you use your past experiences to create defining moments? (10:40) What are some methods that we as men can utilize when trying to avoid anger in situations where anger is not the best emotion to bring to the table? (22:20) All four quadrants of the Battle Plan are important, but is there one that you feel that has a greater impact on all 4?  One that when executed extremely well helps define yourself and how you attack the rest? (26:20) How can I embrace these the more masculine ways of being when they weren’t modeled well for me as a child? What strategies and tactics can I use to a

So many of us, as men, are operating from a position of scarcity. We’ve wired our brains over decades to constantly crave newer, better, more. Ironically, “more” doesn’t always enhance and enrich our lives. In fact, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that the quest for better actually makes us less happy and less fulfilled. My guest today is Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis and his latest book, Scarcity Brain. Today, Michael and I cover why we constantly crave more, the dangers inherent in social media, parameters to consider when looking for abundance in our lives, how to strike the balance between contentment with ambition, and how to finally conquer our scarcity brains.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Balancing contentment and ambition Recognizing and avoiding overindulgence Ways to make your phone less stimulating Buy gear, not stuff Too much clutter impacts productivity Finding gratification in the process Leaning into a higher purpose Learning from hard times   Battle Planners are back in stoc

Every single one of us has a story. We all have a past. And, too many of us live in what we’ve done in the past rather than use it as fuel to propel us into the future. One of the great comeback stories that you may be somewhat familiar with is Phil Robertson’s (from Duck Dynasty) story of perseverance, overcoming extreme hardship, and the path to redemption. His son and co-star of Duck Dynasty, Willie Robertson, is here to talk with me today about his father’s story of redemption, their new movie, The Blind, why it’s never too late to write the next chapter of your life, digging out of the depths of despair, and overcoming the guilt of past behavior.   Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!   Get your signed copy of Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto   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.