Order Of Man: Protect | Provide | Preside

Life never presents us with a linear path to success. Often, the journey is marred with failures, obstacles, setbacks, challenges, and detours. It’s what we do in the face of the inevitable that determines the level of satisfaction and fulfillment in our lives. My guest today is a Master Bladesmith (in fact, he was able to achieve that status younger than anyone else in history), and the founder of Josh Smith Knives and Montana Knife Company. Today, Josh and I talk about his personal journey from forging knives in his teens, to working as lineman thinking he was making the right move for his family, then back to where it all started as we works to build the next great knife company from the ground up. We cover paying attention to the little things, the mixed emotions of starting a company, developing a powerful team culture, and finding confidence when you don’t have any experience.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Knife making as a kid A little bit of early luck Its good to have influence from a variety of men Transit

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FOUR common myths about homeschool and why you should not let them stand in you way.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   You as a parent aren’t qualified to teach The kids won’t be socialized They won’t be exposed to new ideas We don’t have the time or money to homeschool   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 dive into the week’s top 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 ⠀ (21:00) How did your kids handle the move to Maine? Do you have any thoughts and recommendations for someone making a similar move? (29:00) What is a short story or poem that resonates with you? (35:30) What are some tips for finding contentment or fulfillment in a job that doesn’t challenge you or push you, but pays the bills? (45:40) How do you balance a masculine life with a spouse who makes 10x what I make? (58:00) How does a father balance a career where he’s gone from home half the month? Is it better to find a job closer to home, or stick with the dream job?   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.

Back to visit again is repeat guest and friend, Ethan Suplee. He is an extraordinary actor. You’ve seen him in Remember the Titans, American History X,  Without a Paddle, and, of course, My Name is Earl. But he’s also an extraordinary man and has a ton of valuable wisdom to share as it relates to life, success, overcoming adversity, losing weight, getting in shape, and disciplining your life.   Today, we talk about all sorts of topics like masks and COVID, public school, making it in Hollywood and film, the value of hard work and value-driven decisions, mental and emotional health, the ease of modernity, and uncovering and unpacking the Truth.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Acting in movies vs. TV shows Examining truth in science Dishonesty in politics and the media Finding an acceptable level of risk When your choices affect others Nature vs nurture in raising kids Challenges in writing a memoir Living life on the edge vs playing it safe Finding satisfaction through hard work Where does self-identification stop The m

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler shares FIVE actions you can take today to take your sex life to the next level.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Lose weight and get in shape Stop watching porn Learn to communicate with her Assert yourself Continue to court 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.

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen dive into the week’s top 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 ⠀ (8:20) What does it mean to be a man? (38:40) What is the difference between “performative” masculinity and being a good man? (45:20) Once I have paid off all debt except the mortgage, should I start putting more money toward my mortgage or invest that money elsewhere? (1:00:20) Do you think Oppositional Defiance Disorder is an appropriate diagnosis for my child or is she just being disrespectful and defiant? (1:10:00) How do you lead your wife who seems perfectly content with how things are and has no desire to improve herself?     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.

Terry Crews joins me on the podcast today to talk about some very powerful topics focused on developing masculine power. I believe that you’d all agree that Terry embodies what we typically think of when we think about masculinity. But today we dive deep into his true sense of power, his struggles with past anger issues and pornography, how to not only be physically strong but build mental and emotional strength, avoiding being baited in uncontrollable situations, what it means to “misuse masculinity,” and overcoming shame, insecurity, and fear.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Forgiveness is needed for true reconciliation You can either have success or revenge True power is the ability to control your own emotions Using motivation as revenge leaves scars You have to challenge your own thinking Hollywood doesn’t care if you lose your family Loving your family vs. controlling them Traits of masculinity Toxic masculinity is really just abuse of power Masculinity is about being a servant and providing Intimacy is more sa

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down the FOUR great lies about femininity that pervade society today.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Women have to be more like men in order to be strong women Femininity is weak Femininity is just about bringing children into the world Femininity is no longer needed in society   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 respond to your top 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 ⠀ (8:30) As a social person, I often allow conversations to pull me off task. What are your strategies for staying focused on the task at hand to ensure my “to-do” list gets completed? (15:40) I just got engaged yesterday! Tell us your proposal stories. (23:00) What is your answer when someone says this movement, Order of Man, is all about toxic masculinity and nothing about family? (30:30) How do I handle people who enjoy pointing out my flaws? (33:00) Where does a man draw the line between sharing relevant personal mental health struggles and oversharing?  (41:40) Do you have any advice for a husband and wife who are simultaneously starting their dream jobs and also maintaining our relationship with both ourselves and our four kids? (50:40) What are some s

You guys have heard me talk a lot about our role as protectors, providers, and presiders not only within the walls of our home but in our communities as well. Not only do we have the opportunity to give back to those in need, we have a moral obligation to do so, especially if we have the means to do it. My guest today is a man who is doing exactly that. His name is Victor Fontanez (you may know him as Vic Blends) and he has made a name for himself through offering practical life advice for the young men he gives haircuts to as he serves his community in Atlanta. Vic is 22 years old but you’re going to hear so much incredible wisdom come from him. I was honestly taken back by how much this man inspired me to do and be better myself.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Don’t take your blessings for granted Do what you believe in and everything else will handle itself What to look for in people in your inner circle Always practice gratitude Differentiating between your plan and God’s plan Find your part and play it well Lear

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down the FOUR great lies about masculinity that pervade society today.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Masculinity is toxic Masculinity is virtuous Masculinity is earned Masculinity is no longer needed in society   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 are back together to respond to the week’s top questions from the Iron Council.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (8:00) What is your battle plan this quarter? (18:30) How do you go about finding the right coach/mentor? (26:00) Do you have any advice for someone transitioning to a new position at work focused on training and development? (44:00) How do you choose or prioritize your goals and objectives? (49:40) How do you communicate to your spouse that you want to be more successful in your life and business, when your wife expresses that she is perfectly content with how things are? (57:40) How do I take full ownership of something when it’s not clear that it was ever supposed to be my responsibility?     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

We live in the single greatest time in the history of the human species but that’s not to say we’re without our fair share of challenges and struggles. It seems to me that the path we’re on is leading us to a path of destruction and the pace of our demise seems to be rapidly increasing. My guest, Dave Rubin, would agree and, although we don’t see eye to eye on everything we discuss today, I think it will serve as a reminder that we can – and should – learn to have these crucial conversations before it’s too late. Today, we talk about the seeming futility of trying create positive change in the world, what “wokeism” is and how to root it out of our society, big tech and how it’s working in overdrive to subjugate us, capitalism vs. socialism, homosexuality and transgenderism, and, ultimately, how to thrive in our ever-increasing woke dystopia.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   We had largely “solved” racism before bad policy brought it back The “woke” revolution is eating its own Humor is a great release valve The stren

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler outlines a FIVE-part framework for developing the “X-factor” in your own life.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   You have to know what you want Start formulating a plan Execute the plan Don’t deviate from the path Analyze your performance and repeat the process   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 is flying solo and tackling the top questions of the week.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (2:10) Why aren’t friends great choices to hold you accountable? (6:10) How do you deal with wanting more for your kids than they want for themselves? (10:00) Do you have any advice for a happy divorce? (13:30) How do you establish healthy boundaries with a narcissistic mother? (18:10) Can you try to get Tim Ballard on the podcast? (19:30) How do you guide sons through difficult conversations about sex? (26:10) What do you do on days when you don’t feel the motivation to perform at a high level? (28:30) What would you suggest doing to gain better access to men of purpose who are worthy of being role models? (33:20) When do you apply discipline vs. compassion and empathy as a single parent? (38:20) What does the average “just getting by” man waste the most money on that the successful man does not? (40:55) W

No doubt, you’ve heard of Bitcoin and Crypto but with the increasing popularity of digital currency, you may still have a lot of questions and skepticism about the validity of what exactly it is and if it’s worth paying attention to. My guest today is Bitcoin expert and a duel degree MIT graduate, Michael Saylor. Today, him and I discuss what Bitcoin is and whether or not it’s a valid form of currency for the future. We also get into some higher-level discussions about what is the nature of money, value, and our individual property rights. We cover the concerns of inflation, government risk, whether or not digital currency is “real,” and the incorruptible nature of Bitcoin.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   An overview of property ownership Real estate doesn’t solve the problem for everyone Owning digital property Monetizing a utility The risk of crypto currency vs. traditional investments Legal and ethical limitations Bitcoin is the dominant digital property network The stability and security of Crypto and Bitcoin The

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler outlines FIVE points that will help you achieve ultimate freedom in your life.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Faith Finances Fitness Family & Friends Future   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 is flying solo and takes on the week’s top questions from Instagram.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (1:30) Should I buy a house as a young single guy, or rent until I am married? (3:00) Do you have any advice for working in a dysfunctional workplace? (5:40) What are some signs that you should marry the person you are dating? (7:30) What are some topics or agendas you try to hit every day in your family meetings? (8:40) What is your best dad joke? (11:15) Who do you look to for advice regarding how to press on? Do you have a mantra, scripture, or saying that you recite in times of weakness? (14:40) How do I continue to work on building a strong relationship with my wife after we have our first child? (17:30) How does a young man handle getting over a girl the right way when we have mutual friends? (19:40) How do I improve my confidence in social settings? (24:50) How do you quit drinking and wha

If you’re anything like me, you know that deep down inside you’re meant to do something great in this life. It’s unfortunate, however, that so many men settle especially when it comes to a career they’re likely going to spend the overwhelming majority of their waking hours in.   That’s why I wanted to invite back Ken Coleman, author of From Paycheck to Purpose. Today, Ken and I talk about the concept of “stealing time from yourself” to launch a purpose project, tactical discipline during the pursuit, the 3 types of fear that keep men from going after meaningful work, and how to take yourself from day job to dream job.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Culture has made it seem silly for us to pursue our passion Pursue your talent, passion and mission You have to steal time from yourself Don’t sacrifice the “now” for the “next” Instead of hearing no, hear not here, not yet… Experiencing fear and doubt is a good sign You’ve got to filter failure Understanding three major sources of fear There is no success without suck Muc

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down FIVE tips to help you lead your wife and family more effectively.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Lead yourself more effectively Communicate and uphold boundaries and expectations Hear and understand your spouse Serve her Cast your vision for the future   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.