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I can think of very few things as important as the role of fatherhood. Unfortunately, too many men are way too willing to step down from the mantle of fatherhood and into the lower tier of "buddy" or "bro." Today, I share 10 strategies for ensuring you succeed as a father which ultimately means your kids succeed as adults. www.orderofman.com/FFN126 Please leave us a rating and review!

In this Ask Me Anything, Kipp Sorensen and I talk about man's propensity to take risks, how to reconcile the gap between science and spirituality, and how to foster discipline in children without breaking their spirit. Patreon Members Please leave us a rating and review! www.orderofman.com

Becoming better leaders is something all of us are striving to become. And, there's no better place to learn how to be an effective leader than the battlefield of Ramadi, Iraq during one of the most dangerous times during the Iraq War. My guest today is Dave Berke, an instructor with Echelon Front and retired Marine Corps officer and fighter pilot. Today, we talk about taking those leadership lessons and applying them in civilian life, the importance of finding purposeful work, how to keep your children from going soft, delegating roles and responsibilities, and overcoming the obstacles of reality. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The importance of finding a purposeful mission Overcoming the obstacles of reality Understanding that there are no shortcuts in life How air combat differs from ground combat What is the "best of combat" How to combat loss How to create a meaningful life The purpose of warriors How to keep kids from going soft Why you should be careful of solving people's problems Setting realistic expectations fo

One of the most common challenges among men is the relationship with their wife. It's not really all that surprising. Anytime two people come together with their own set of experiences, perspectives, upbringing, cultures, and backgrounds, there's bound to struggle. Unfortunately, these differences lead to separation and divorce all too often. The union between a man and his wife is one of the most powerful relationships any man can strive to have which is why it must be fought for. Today, I share 20 strategies (plus 1 bonus strategy) for winning with your wife. www.orderofman.com/FFN125 Please leave us a rating and review!

Today, me and Kipp Sorensen cover how to become more decisive and still open ourselves up to new information, how to create effective rites of passages, establishing healthy boundaries, and your one key objective as a leader. Patreon Members Please leave us a rating and review! www.ordeorfman.com

Extreme Ownership is a philosophy that has been coined by Navy SEALs, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, and one that most of you listening are familiar with. But when does extreme ownership become too much? That's a question my guest, Jocko Willink, has answered in his new book, The Dichotomy of Leadership. Today, we explore that question, how to avoid taking things too far, how to overcome your own ego when you recognize it, how to strike the balance between caring for your team and placing the mission first, and so much more. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS How to get into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu translates into everyday life How to remove your ego from the equation When extreme ownership becomes a problem How to avoid taking things too far How and why you should allow your subordinates to lead The dichotomy of caring about your team but putting the mission first How to best honor the fallen The meaning of duty When to allow slack and when not to The importance of appearance in leadership Why you should m

It seems there's a growing trend of entitlement in society today. Everywhere you turn, people are demanding results they haven't earned - a minimum wage, job security, health insurance, happiness, a minimum standard of living, etc., etc., etc. Then, they have the audacity to complain when they don't get exactly what they want. It's sickening, to say the least. Today, I share 5 simple strategies for overcoming the entitlement mentality and how to get more out of life. www.orderofman.com/FFN124 Please leave us a rating and review!

Today, we field questions from the Order of Man Facebook Group on becoming more motivated, living in integrity, dealing with a separation, overcoming a victimhood mentality, violence as a virtue, and so much more. Please leave us a rating and review! www.ordeorfman.com

There is no question, our boys are in trouble. Take a look at any metric and it becomes painfully obvious that our young men are falling behind - violence, grades, drug abuse, and suicide to name a few. The questions is not, "Is it happening?" but, "Why?" Today I am joined by Dr. Warren Farrell, a leader in understanding the issues our boys are facing. We talk about how men have fallen into a "purpose void," why boys need to be raised differently than girls, the rise of the Incels, and how to deal with the emerging boy crisis. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The many ways in which our boys are in trouble Why these problems were created by a solution How men have fallen into a "purpose void" The "hero paradox" and social bribes to men Why our boys need to be raised differently What happens to boy and girls when they're dad-deprived How fathering can become our purpose Causes of depression and suicide Addressing ADHD in our young men Does the "gender pay gap" really exist The rise of the Incels How the ability to delay grati

Today, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen discuss Origin's Jiu-Jitsu Immersion Camp, the "x-factor," how to build more confidence, how to get started in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and why every man should consider some sort of martial art. www.orderofman.com/ Please leave us a rating and review!

This week, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen field questions from members of the Order of Man Facebook Group. They cover disciplining children, dealing with ADHD/PTSD, overcoming addiction, and so much more. Please leave us a rating and review!

Violence isn't a word a lot of people believe should be attributed to men and his responsibilities. We know that isn't true because we believe that the ability to violence is not only within us, it can be harnessed to keep ourselves and others protected from those who wish to do violence to us. Today, I am joined by Marine Corps Veteran, Ian Strimbeck to talk about why every man should learn how to harness the darker side of masculinity. We cover so much in this podcast including harnessing effective verbalization skills, how to get better at predicting human behavior, the power of intuition and how to use it effectively, and how to develop and harness the softer side of violence. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Developing the soft skills required to face adversity The difference between software and hardware when it comes to facing threats Why every man needs to wrap his head around potential violence How to avoid "target fixation" How to develop and harness effective verbalization skills How to get better at predicting h

Too many men are searching for external validation from their friends, family, and colleagues. The problem with that is that it's beyond your control. The far superior path is to learn to make yourself proud. The rest will take care of itself. www.orderofman.com/FFN122 Please leave us a rating and review!

Today, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen field questions from members of the Order of Man Facebook Group. They cover how to establish effective boundaries, boosting testosterone naturally, and what should be included in an "Every Day Carry." Connect with us at www.ordeorfman.com

We live in a culture of ultimate softness but there seems to be a resurgence of men who understand the value of being tough, resilient, and gritty. These are the men I aspire to be more like because I understand how crucial it is, as Theodore Roosevelt states, to "keep the barbarian virtues." Today, I am joined by my friend, Brian Call, AKA Gritty, to talk about how hunting and connecting with nature makes you tougher, why we need to learn from the men who have gone before, the role parents play in developing fortitude in their children, and how you can develop more grit. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS How to get started in bow hunting How hunting makes you tougher Developing discipline through hobbies The dangers of being disconnected from your food How the mass of our meat gets processed Why eating meat is not unethical How hunting creates a wide range of emotional sorrow and joy Why you need to learn from men who have gone before How to keep calm in a potentially dangerous situation The role parents play in developing g

One of my biggest struggles is patience. I think the same holds true for any high-achieving man. We tend to want the results immediately. Unfortunately, it just doesn't work that way. That, however, does not mean we need to sit back and simply wait for our goals to come to fruition. Today, I share six strategies for exercising patience while assertively working towards our objectives. www.orderofman.com/FFN121 Please leave us a rating and review!

In our first-ever "Ask Me Anything," Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen field questions from members of the Order of Man Facebook Group. They cover how one overcomes guilt and past mistakes, how to support a wife with a stressful job, how to change the future, and so much more. Please leave us a rating and review!

There is so much to talk about in the world today but very few people who are capable of having an intelligent conversation about some sensitive subjects without completely losing their minds. Today, I am joined again by my friend, Sal Di Stefano to talk about a lot of these hot and polarizing topics including how technology is changing conversation, the moral implications of markets and governments, how important it is that fathers are in the home, the legalization of drugs, the shift towards nihilism, and everywhere in between. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The power of decentralization How technology is changing conversations The importance of embracing immerging technology The problems with formal higher education How free markets allocate resources effectively and efficiently Why policy needs to be enacted based on data, not feelings The moral implications of markets and governments How minimum wage requirements price out entry-level workers How the rejection of personal responsibility leads to nihilism How money fi

Unfortunately, finding a man of character, conviction, and principle has become increasingly difficult. More and more, men are becoming wishy-washy, weak, cowardly, and otherwise pathetic. Today, I share 5 simple strategies every man can employ to grow a spine become a man of strength and character. www.orderofman.com/FFN120 Please leave us a rating and review!

Building a business is something on so many men's minds. I can't even begin to count how many men I hear from who are unsatisfied with where they are with regards to their professional life and career path. Today, I talk with my good friend, Jordan Harbertson, co-founder of MTNOPS, to uncover how he's been able to build a thriving business. We cover the importance of proximity to other powerful people, how to know when you're ready to take the entrepreneurial leap, striking the balance between giving and taking, and how every man can build a business of meaning and significance. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Our dependence on technology The importance of proximity to other powerful people How to tell a powerful story to connect with others How to build something special in your life How to identify and connect with the right people The first steps to discovering your purpose How to know if you're ready to take a leap into entrepreneurship How to get your wife on board with a new venture Addressing and overcoming obstacle