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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 friend

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 heav

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

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 Buildi

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 tea

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

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 fundi

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

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

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 out

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 anx