Order Of Man: Protect | Provide | Preside

Most of what we see and hear about on the socials regarding being a man is being a savage, a lion, a killer, etc. And, while I don’t dismiss the importance of embodying those traits and characteristics, equally important is how to lead with value and serve others.   My guest today, former Navy SEAL and CIA Operative, Ray “Cash” Care and I talk about how to embody both the savage and the servant. We cover overcoming past pain and trauma, outward explosions vs. inward implosions, the difference between problem makers and problem solvers, getting past self-sabotage, and so much more.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Creating a society of stronger men Growing in spite of past adversity Dealing with the haters You can’t save those who don’t want to be saved Protecting your family is an act of service Investing in yourself and your family   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

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler shares FIVE lessons learned from his recent hunting trip in Hawaii and explains how you can apply them in both hunting and life.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   You have to carve out time for yourself Surround yourself with like-minded, value-driven men Manage expectations Check your equipment You must be persistent   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 Drew Kachurak 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 ⠀ (4:00) How do you support your wife in times when she is depressed or overwhelmed by life? (7:30) Is all the development we do in the Iron Council really just us choosing our own resistance and turning pro in the 4 quadrants? (12:00) How do I get my wife and kids on board with living a more minimalist lifestyle? (18:00) In what order should “preparedness” be conducted? (23:00) As a man, when your wife/significant other criticizes you or a decision you’ve made, how do you determine when you should push back and explain or defend yourself or just accept it and move on? (29:00) How do you identify your unique selling proposition? (33:00) How do you handle a strong willed teenager that pushes the limits and seems to have no regard for your authority? (39:40) What advice do you have for

You know that I’ve been a long-time outspoken advocate for pulling your kids from government education to home-based education but I also understand how many barriers are in place to doing so. From mindsets, skillsets, and financial resources, it can be daunting to even consider educating your kids within the walls of your home. Today, my guest Matt Beaudreau, and I talk about how to make it a reality. We cover the resources you need to homeschool your children, alternative paths outside of government and home-based education, common myths to pulling your kids from school, the difference between being educated and being schooled, the game of college, school-choice for parents, and so much more.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Difference between being “educated” and being “schooled” Destroying the homeschool “socialization” myth Lack of nuance in the public school system Most public school teachers have good intentions How do you get out of the public school system? Are we qualified to teach our own kids? The origins o

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.