Order Of Man: Protect | Provide | Preside

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses how to find opportunity through hardship.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Start thinking about the long term - what/who are you going to create? What do you need in order to make it a reality - who do you need to become? Start formulating plan - what is your strategy for getting there? Get to work.   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 answering the week’s top questions from Order of Man’s exclusive brotherhood.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ 3:26 How do you be present and honest with yourself? 8:30 Do you ever wonder if you are taking everything too seriously? 15:00 What tips can you provide for uprooting the family to a new state? 18:12 How would you recommend turning a daily objective into a tangible task that you know you’re making progress in? 24:00 Are there any activities or exercises you practice in order to become more resilient in preparation for future challenges? 26:10 What are your strategies for instilling self-confidence in your kids? 32:16 Within the household, do men need to lead in every scenario or are there some areas where women should lead? 38:50 How do you know when your Battle Plan or goals are pushing you hard enough versus pushing too hard in one area? 45:30 Did your wife always wo

Increasingly, it seems to be that we’re losing much of the common sense that we, collectively, once possessed. Common sense has been replaced with quick sounds bites, “clapbacks” on social media, and manufactured outraged designed to drive clicks and capture eyeballs and attention.   But my guest today is using his voice, social media, and any other platform available to share his common sense, rational approach to some of the world’s most pressing concerns. His name is Zuby and I know many of you are already very familiar with his work. Today, we talk about the dangers of tribalism, the motives and intentions of our government overlords and elites, how to have real conversations that actually drive change, why empathy is crucial in dialogue, and how to recapture common sense in uncommon times.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   You can only do so much thinking by yourself There are three ways to solve any conflict Effective communication is a super power We’re all susceptible to group think What it means to live in a fre

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses three steps to help you turn your vision into reality.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Dream big but work small Focused variety Honor the journey   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 discuss Kipp’s newly-awarded black belt and dig into your questions.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ 11:24 Do you address topics, such as transgenderism, feminism, etc., with your children? If so, how? 19:24 How have you found success with creating your schedule and sticking to it when you are the only person holding yourself accountable? 25:14 How do you maintain discipline and consistency when working on self-improvement? 38:14 For someone who is recently divorced with children, what advice do you have for dating women and finding the right partner? 46:10 How does one battle moral beliefs with work mandates? Is it different if your employer is the military? 51:40 What are some good forms of discipline for children? 1:00:44 How do I deal with disapproval (or “hatred”) from the parents of the girl I am dating? ⠀ Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your

Gentlemen, I cannot tell you how stoked I am to have my guest on today, Mr. Michael Chandler. If you’re not already familiar with who he is, Chandler is a three-time Bellator MMA Champion who only recently made his debut in the UFC after long-time speculation of him making the switch to UFC. On top of all of that, Michael is a devoted family man and we spent about half of our conversation talking about what it means for him to be a husband and father. We also cover overcoming a very public loss, why every man ought to bet on himself, three traps to avoid when on the losing side of the equation, Chandler’s upcoming fight in November, and the conflicting aspirations of being a family man and fighter.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Being selfish in training so you can be selfless with your family Grinding until we’re 50 Anticipating and avoiding regret The importance of making your partner the best person they can be In relationships, it all comes down to communication Taking chances on yourself What do you do when you

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses how the OODA loop can help us make better decisions. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   The OODA Loop and decision making   Observe - Where are you currently and what exactly do you want? Orient - What are the steps that it will take to get me there? Decide - Make a decision. Act - Put it into action…then start back at “Observe”   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 sit down together at Origin’s Jiu-Jitsu Immersion Camp to tackle the hottest questions of the week.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ 6:00 What’s going on with Ryan’s belt? 7:12 Gi or no Gi? 16:00 Do you have any advice for men just starting out in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? 12:45 How long has Kip been cycling? How does this benefit you, mentally or physically, compared to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? 36:00 What is the relationship between assertiveness and confidence, and tips to grow both? 42:00 Before going into a business partnership with a friend, what are some things you should agree on or should you avoid it altogether? 48:00 Who are your heroes? 55:30 Do you think that the “multiverse” argument is lazy? 59:00 What is your favorite podcast interview you’ve ever done and why? 1:03:00 How can we be present with our flaws and how can we turn them into advantages? 1:04:45 What can I do to h

Frankly, gents, I don’t even know what to say about this conversation. It was a powerful discussion from a man who has been through hell and back to fight for not only who he is as a man but as a father of his children. His name is Greg Ellis and, although you may not recognize his name, you have definitely seen him on the Silver Screen. Today we talk about the true purpose of vulnerability, why social media should be called “anti-social media,” the crisis of meaning that modern society is facing, and why fatherhood is in the crosshairs.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Using social media as a tool Appreciating art, literature, and sports We are not entitled to success Drawing inspiration from challenge Society devaluing the “male” The importance of an earned merit system Competition versus cooperation The most influential person gets to establish and enforce the rules Don’t count your victory while the game is still being played We have to let kids deal with their own hardship Boys raised with a dad tend to be more pu

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down the five steps to being present and how presence will help you achieve maximum success in every area of your life. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Five key elements of being present in the moment and how it can serve you effectively:   Focus Curiosity Humility Mastery Objectivity   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 discuss Ryan’s take on Afghanistan and tackle your hottest questions from the week.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ 10:20 What are healthy ways that men can process sadness without feeling weak? 14:40 What areas should men focus on to render themselves obsolete and prepare children to leave the house? 28:10 What is the next step for Order of Man as a whole? 38:40 What is the number one indicator of guys being successful within the Iron Council (and life)? 45:55 How do you realign your goals, halfway through the year, to finish the year strong? 50:20 How do you find a healthy balance between “me time” and “family time?” 52:20 What does “transition” mean when transitioning from military to civilian or from one career to another? 59:50 How can you gauge if you are a “warrior” if your mettle has never been tested? ⠀ Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your

Every one of us intuitively knows that getting stronger is the right thing to do. It quite literally improves every facet of our lives from the influence we can develop with others, to the energy needed to build a business, and the stamina and mental fortitude needed to raise and lead a family. Why, then, do so many men slack in this department?   My guest, Sal Di Stefano, and I talk about that today. He is an expert in strength training and the author of The Resistance Training Revolution. We discuss the chronic health issues of today’s modern man, cardio vs. strength training, developing testosterone naturally, the traits of admirable men, and how to burn fat and get stronger.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Why men are not doing what they know they should be doing What resistance training is…and IS NOT Understanding calories and how our bodies adapt Why it makes sense to “get jacked” You have to enjoy or at least value the process All forms of activity, if applied appropriately, have value Longevity and resistance t

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down what to do and what not to do when going through a separation or divorce. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   DO’s Train your body Learn a new skill Develop a new hobby Start a side business Build new male friendships Participate in a physical challenge Get your financial affairs in order Get involved in a charity   DO NOT’s Do not drink your sorrows away Do not get lost in pornography Do not stalk her Do not sleep with a bunch of women Do not seek vengeance Do not end your life   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 your questions from Facebook and discuss why every man should consider himself “awesome.”  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ 11:20 What do you think is the source of apprehension in men surrounding counseling? 20:40 How do I develop more influence over my daughter, who is in college? 24:20 What have you learned from starting and leading the Order of Man movement? 40:40 What are some ways we can hold elected officials accountable? 44:30 How do you get through to kids who have decided that they are “trans” or non-binary? 56:20 What is your opinion on leading entry-level workers? 01:03:00 What is the number one indicator of success with guys in the Iron Council? 01:10:40 When you F up, what are your tactics for continuing on and making amends; specifically, how to deal with feelings of failure? ⠀ Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up fo

I had the opportunity to visit with Representative Madison Cawthorn with my family in DC last week and, let me tell you, it did not disappoint. We got a chance to tour the Capitol Building and get a small glimpse inside the world of politics and DC. But we also had the chance to sit down in his office and throw down the podcast you’re about to listen to.   We talk about the world of politics, why, while politics is fast-paced, very little seems to get accomplished on the Hill, how we as men can be informed without immersing ourselves in the political arena and theater that comes with it, the world of outrage, and, at the end of the day, what we as men need to do to keep this country on track.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Most politicians come to DC with noble intentions Its important (and fun) to play the political game Term limits on congress Values-based rather than issue-based representation How to avoid corruption while being surrounded by it Don’t be defined by your challenges Working with people you don’t like

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down the four things men should do to become less dependent on their employer. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Become a master networker Have ZERO debt Create multiple income streams Produce more than you consume   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 celebrate Ryan being freed from Instagram jail (for now), answering your hottest questions from the week.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ 7:12  Who is your current dream guest? 9:40 Do you think political views within a relationship need to be similar for the relationship to work? 16:50 Do you have advice for husbands whose wife is struggling with postpartum depression? 23:30 What are your thoughts on the man who gained an elected position in prison?  Is this the sign of a healthy or failed justice system? Healthy or failed democracy? 29:00 What are a few things (and the most important thing) that you’ve done to improve your relationship with your wife? 33:40 Do you think I should get off social media? 37:50 Is there a tipping point in our country’s slide toward socialism when you would consider leaving? If so, where would you go? 40:00 Do you feel there is a direct connection

Our innate pursuit of comfort is the enemy of achievement and, yet, we’ve failed collectively to keep our biological hardwiring to seek the path of least resistance in check. Why is that? Why is it that we know we should seek discomfort yet find it so difficult to do?   That’s the topic of my conversation today with Michael Easter, the author of The Comfort Crisis. Today, Michael and I discuss the damage of helicopter and “snow plow” parenting, the psychological programming that keeps us from achievement, the concept of Mysogi and embracing annual challenges, how a healthy relationship with death keeps people fulfilled, and ultimately what you can do to overcome the Comfort Crisis that permeates every fabric of society.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Life really isn’t that hard Parents seeking guidance from, rather thank giving guidance to, their kids Snow plow parenting Measuring happiness The value in considering your own death Challenges are required for true happiness Finding the balance between seeking comfort an

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses why men need to stop swinging for the fence and just try to get on base. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Men constantly swing for the fence, trying to get the results without putting in the work. Wins should not be defined by the outcome, they should be defined by the process - the results will take care of themselves. Write down small wins, experience big results.   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 battle through technical issues and travel fatigue to tackle some of Instagram’s hottest questions.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ 6:10 Do you think its a duty for men to train our minds and bodies to protect the people we hold dear? 7:20 How can you make sure you are investing enough time in family? 10:00 What are some ideas for ‘rights of passage’ for becoming a man? 11:30 Any tips for maintaining a consistent workout routine after having a baby? 14:00 What is one skill you wish you had but you do not? 17:00 What are some recommendations for a beginner archery hunting bow? 21:40 Have you ever thought of competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? 23:30 What are some book recommendations for my ten-year-old son? 24:45 Who would you recommend to follow on Instagram? 26:15 When starting a business, do you prefer to take out a small business loan or find an investor? 31:00 Are there certa