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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FIVE steps to help to help men attack the challenges that may be holding us back from reaching our goals in life. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at@ryanmichlerand share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 1. Have a “do it right” mindset 2. Maximize effort, maximize efficiency 3. Anchor your activity to your vision 4. Prioritize effective effort over immediate results 5. Don’t backslide

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Iron Council. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at@ryanmichlerand share what’s working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (3:00) What does the future vision of yourself look like when you are happy with who you are today? (12:20) What is an unexpected IC-related moment that really stands out to you? (21:30) What defines a leader? If a man is showing up as he should at home and work, is it possible for him to not be a leader? (27:30) Can you provide some tips on how we can play the long game but still live in the moment? (37:40) Is good enough ever good enough? (44:30) When is it appropriate bring concerns about a boss to a higher-level leader in the organization?

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses strategies for becoming more clear, precise, and bold - and ultimately more effective - in your communication. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at@ryanmichlerand share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 1. Be precise with your goals 2. Be precise with the things you would like other people to do 3. Ask for feedback Order Ryan's latest book, The Masculinity Manifesto on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Masculinity-Manifesto-Establishes-Influence-Credibility/dp/1684513316 Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready. https://orderofman.link/battle-ready Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner and maximize your week. https://orderofman.link/12-week-planner-app Support the Order of Man mission by picking up merchandise: https://orderofman.link/support-the-mission Connect with us on the socials: Instagram https://orderofman.link/instagram Facebook https://orderofman.link/facebook-page Twitter https://orderofman.link/twitter-ryan Join the Order of Man Facebook group: https://orderofman.link/facebook-group

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Kipp Sorensen takes on your questions from the Iron Council and the Order of Man Facebook group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at@ryanmichlerand share what’s working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (1:05) What transitions have you faced in your personal leadership or failures that could be seen as a defining moment? In leadership you have choices coming into transition, how do you use your past experiences to create defining moments? (10:40) What are some methods that we as men can utilize when trying to avoid anger in situations where anger is not the best emotion to bring to the table? (22:20) All four quadrants of the Battle Plan are important, but is there one that you feel that has a greater impact on all 4? One that when executed extremely well helps define yourself and how you attack the rest? (26:20) How can I embrace these the more masculine ways of being when they weren’t modeled well for me as a child? What strategies and tactics can I use to awaken the king and warrior in me? (33:40) What tactics do you use when you must make a decision for your family that not all members may be happy with (e.g., moving)? (37:00) What are some ways that you have overcome fear in the past and or some fears you are facing today? (43:00) When considering someone who has wronged me in the past, how do I get to the point where I can hear their name or see them somewhere and not (even briefly) think something negative? Or even hope the best for them and pray they changed for the better?

So many of us, as men, are operating from a position of scarcity. We’ve wired our brains over decades to constantly crave newer, better, more. Ironically, “more” doesn’t always enhance and enrich our lives. In fact, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that the quest for better actually makes us less happy and less fulfilled.

 My guest today is Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis and his latest book, Scarcity Brain. Today, Michael and I cover why we constantly crave more, the dangers inherent in social media, parameters to consider when looking for abundance in our lives, how to strike the balance between contentment with ambition, and how to finally conquer our scarcity brains. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: * Balancing contentment and ambition * Recognizing and avoiding overindulgence * Ways to make your phone less stimulating * Buy gear, not stuff * Too much clutter impacts productivity * Finding gratification in the process * Leaning into a higher purpose * Learning from hard times

Every single one of us has a story. We all have a past. And, too many of us live in what we’ve done in the past rather than use it as fuel to propel us into the future. One of the great comeback stories that you may be somewhat familiar with is Phil Robertson’s (from Duck Dynasty) story of perseverance, overcoming extreme hardship, and the path to redemption.

His son and co-star of Duck Dynasty, Willie Robertson, is here to talk with me today about his father’s story of redemption, their new movie, The Blind, why it’s never too late to write the next chapter of your life, digging out of the depths of despair, and overcoming the guilt of past behavior.

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler takes on your questions from the Iron Council and the Order of Man Facebook group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at@ryanmichlerand share what’s working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (2:00) When breaking a bad habit/addiction, what is better? To focus on eliminating the bad habit for work to replace it with something positive. (5:00) What are some of the best objectives and tactics that everyone could benefit from implementing, at least once? (9:00) What are some innovations are taking place inside of the Iron Council to better serve the members? (12:00) Do you have a daily “mind renewal” practice? (14:40) If you had a physically crippling condition, how would you continue to contribute to those around you and how would your leadership style change? (17:20) What is the most pivotal moment in moving on from a divorce? Any advice to shake the lingering regret? (24:15) How can you work with a narcissist? (29:00) What did you do that you found helpful in processing through the grief of losing a loved one? (35:00) How do I help a friend who is struggling, but doesn’t recognize that there is problem? (39:20) With are the defining moments of your BJJ journey, and how can you implement those lessons in other areas in your life? (45:25) What are the best books you have read this year?

Anxiousness, depression, suicide. These are all growing trends with men. And, it’s unfortunate because, with all we know about men’s health (physical, mental, and emotional), why is it that so many of us seem to be struggling now more than ever? Isolation, loneliness, loss of ambition, lack of clarity and goals all contribute to the epidemic that seems to be plaguing so many men.

 It doesn’t have to be this way. And, my good friend and author of Building a Non-Anxious Life, John Delony, is here today to tell us how to make it so. We talk about burnout, stress, and numbing behavior, unpacking what value you truly add to the people you care about, how to apply these principles in reality (and practically), why we don’t have “maps” for every situation we encounter and what to do about it, and overcoming a past of extreme guilt and shame for past behavior.

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses 10 secrets to building entrepreneurial wealth. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at@ryanmichlerand share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 1. You have to track everything 2. Plug the holes 3. Invest in yourself 4. Invest in new equipment 5. You’re not in business until you sell something 6. Develop relationship with wealthy friends 7. Build your social media presence today 8. Invest abundantly 9. Whatever you do, you are a marketer 10. Hire, outsource, and partner Order Ryan's latest book, The Masculinity Manifesto on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Masculinity-Manifesto-Establishes-Influence-Credibility/dp/1684513316 Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready. https://orderofman.link/battle-ready Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner and maximize your week. https://orderofman.link/12-week-planner-app Support the Order of Man mission by picking up merchandise: https://orderofman.link/support-the-mission Connect with us on the socials: Instagram https://orderofman.link/instagram Facebook https://orderofman.link/facebook-page Twitter https://orderofman.link/twitter-ryan Join the Order of Man Facebook group: https://orderofman.link/facebook-group

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler takes on your questions from the Iron Council. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at@ryanmichlerand share what’s working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (2:50) Do you have a “bug out” bag and what is in it? (4:30) What does real ”romantic love” feel like? (10:40) How can I be a good, present father, when I am deployed or on long term assignment? (14:30) How can you tell wen you are gaining traction in your life? (21:00) How do I create congruency between multiple brands that I operate? (24:00) How do you say “no” to loved ones when you have to take time for self-care? (28:50) How do I find a purpose? How do I know when I am pursuing the wrong thing? Subscribe to the Order of Man YouTube Channel Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today! Get your signed copy of Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course,30 Days to Battle Ready

With the thousands of men I’ve talked with over the years, it’s evident that building and developing confidence is a huge issue for so many men. And, yet, so many men still struggle with the mindsets and activities required to build that confidence in themselves. Many of them believe you’re either born with it or you won’t ever develop it. That just isn’t true.

 And, my guest today, Bradley Richardson, is here to talk about why that is and what to do about it. Today we talk about why men hang on to unimportant, irrelevant issues way too long, how to deal and cope with a loss of control, knowing what you want and never settling, why many men settle for broken women, avoiding becoming a chameleon to others, and how to regain your sense of clarity and confidence. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: * Guys tend to get stuck in the past * relationships are not just a quid pro quo * We need to communicate our expectations and standards * What you want may not be what you need * What people really want is a connection * The bar is so low for men in relationships * Control the things you can control * Some men use their family as an excuse * We kill ourselves with overthinking

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses 10 tips to help men overcome the challenges of single fatherhood. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at@ryanmichlerand share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 1. Do not neglect yourself 2. Learn to stack time 3. Discipline and consistency trumps everything else 4. Speak well of their mother 5. Grease the grooves 6. Learn to keep things lighthearted 7. Shine as an example 8. Tell your kids the truth, but don’t burden them 9. When your kids are not with you, you should still be with them 10. Eat dinner with your kids Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course,30 Days to Battle Ready

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Kipp Sorensen and Sean Villalovos take on your questions from the Iron Council. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at@ryanmichlerand share what’s working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (3:10) What are some strategies around implementing the confidence/competence loop? (13:40) How do you balance out your alone time in a relationship or marriage? (18:30) What are some strategies for managing a new wife and step kids? (21:50) How do you approach the topic of death with someone who's health is extremely poor? (36:00) How should I approach women at the gym who I’m interested in? (39:00) How do you motivate others to be invested in their work? (47:40) How do we validate feelings that others have that we don’t agree with?

All of us agree that the currently political system isn’t working, regardless of where we sit on the political divide. With the federal government consolidating and amassing power, it’s increasingly difficult to see how they’re serving the people instead of the beast it’s become.

But what is the answer? Is there a solution that moves us closer to what America’s founding fathers had envisioned nearly 250 years ago. My guest today, Max Borders, joins us to talk about the concepts in his newest book, Underthrow: How Jefferson’s Dangerous Ideas Will Spark a New Revolution. We talk about what it truly means to be free, the idea of a “national divorce,” where socialized services work and where they go too far, the power of decentralization, how innovation is act of subversion, and the difference between and overthrow and an underthrow to change the world. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: * Community governance * Constitution of Consent * Downsides to dissolution of the United States * A “national divorce” done wrong * Why would a new constitution be any different * Overthrow is violent, “underthrow” is peaceful * Understanding the origin of rights * The current system no longer serves us * Subversive innovation

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses 3 steps to help you leverage your strengths to achieve more and serve others. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at@ryanmichlerand share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 1. Identify what you are good at: 1. Ask other people what they value in you 2. What are people asking your advice for? 3. What are you doing when time moves the fastest? 2. Invest in your strengths 3. Never be ashamed to share your talents and gifts with the world

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Kipp Sorensen and Sean Villalovos are together “in-person” for a rare occasion to take on your questions from the Iron Council. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at@ryanmichlerand share what’s working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (4:00) What things would you recommend men do when they are feeling lonely? (11:30) How has 9/11 impacted you and how do you think it has impacted the country? (16:50) As men, should we share our most intimate struggles with our significant others? (22:50) Do either of you experience a shame spiral? (26:00) How can I start a fundraising operation without taking time away from my work or other obligations? (30:00) I am curious about your opinion on how to get people to buy into a mission? (34:50) When you started OOM, how long was it until you created a steady revenue stream? (39:30) What can I do to help gain trust back after my wife engaged in an emotional affair?

If you’re a father (or plan to be one), I know how it is to feel completely inadequate to be the type of dad your children need you to be. Self-doubt, challenging life circumstances, and past emotional trauma all combine to create the perfect storm of insecurity in raising your sons and daughters right.

 My guest today is New York Times Bestselling Author, Gary John Bishop and today he joins me to talk about his latest book, Grow Up: Becoming the Parent Your Kids Deserve. We cover such a wide array of topics in this conversation including why you should question your past and how to heal from it, the value of “empathetic intelligence” and how to use it effectively with your kids, how responsibility supersedes truthfulness, overcoming shame and guilt from parenting mistakes, and what it means to truly forgive someone. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: * Parenting is rewarding - and frustrating * We’re not always going to get it right * Challenges of parenting after divorce * Your kids are always observing you * Your kids will come to their own determinations * Kids are “traumatized” by different things * Kids assign their own meaning to events * We need to be clear with our kids about why we are doing what we are doing * Don’t box your kids in * Teaching your kids to be truthful is key * Self-punishment is a way to distract * You can’t get to forgiveness and hang onto blame

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FOUR ways in which we can benefit from being guided by our futures selves. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at@ryanmichlerand share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 1. We have to have some level of vision 2. Use a journal 3. Ask yourself: What would the future “you” do? 4. Begin to manipulate your environment

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Kipp Sorensen and Sean Villalovos are together “in-person” for a rare occasion to take on your questions from the Iron Council. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at@ryanmichlerand share what’s working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (7:00) What is love and love connection? (24:00) Do you bring any small items hunting with you that you would recommend others consider including? (28:50) What principles and methods have been most helpful in healing from a tough experience or event in life? (37:00) When scaling your business, how did you avoid becoming too focused on the details and losing your overall vision? (45:10) What is the most exotic food you’ve ever eaten? (48:00) What does your morning and evening routine look like and how did they come about? (52:40) Do you incorporate the concept of Memento Mori into your life? (59:20) How can I help my wife understand my point of view as the lone financial provider in our household when she doesn’t seem to appreciate what I do? (1:08:40) How do you keep the fire burning for work when requirements of work conflict with family time?

We all know how the west was won – rugged individualism, a bold and daring approach to the new frontier, and a fierce belief in personal liberty and independence. But that does not describe the west or, more specifically, America any longer. We’ve traded individualism for collectivism, risk-taking for easy handouts, and liberty for big brother.

 My guest today, Axel Kaiser, makes the case against leftist ideology, why America is the last glimmer of hope in the world, and how a basic understanding of economics could free us all. Today, we talk about public debt and entitlement, whether the leftist ideology that permeates our culture is based in ignorance, stupidity, or malice, why the meritocracy isn’t a representation of power hierarchies, and how, if we continue down this path, we may see a new age of darkness. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: * Defining socialism * True capitalism vs. crony capitalism * The future of America and identity politics * What would civil war look like in the US * Is our way of life sustainable? * If we lose the US we lose the whole world * There is objective reality * What happens when you get rid of objective truth? * The impact of “losing the universities”

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses 5 key strategies you can employ in your lifeline when dealing with setbacks. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at@ryanmichlerand share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 1. Know the battle that you’re fighting 2. Win the small battles 3. Enlist reinforcements 4. Understand that there will be setbacks 5. Dig in - get ready for a long campaign

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@ryanmichlerand share what’s working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (10:00) My wife allowed her family to schedule their family reunion on my birthday for several years in a row. How can I express that this makes me unhappy and I feel hurt by it? (19:40) What is one thing you do to stay grounded when life is throwing a lot at you? (29:00) What is your advice on whether I should take a great new opportunity after recently starting a new job that I also enjoy? (32:40) What are some tactics that you have implemented to be more introspective when dealing with internal battles? (41:10) How do you recommend that men who have “made it” continue to find motivation to strive for more in life?

It’s no surprise that there is an increasing amount of insanity in the world today, most of it outside of our control. But there is also an immense amount of insanity taking place in the space 6” between our ears – our brains. Fortunately, that’s the realm we can control and, once we learn to do just that, we can achieve sanity in the otherwise chaotic experience of life. My guest today is mindset coach to some of the greatest athletes to play like Tom Brady, Desmond Howard, and Michael Phelps, to name a few. His name is Greg Harden and he makes the case for creating sanity out of our lives. We talk about becoming an expert on one subject, the narcissistic tinge of “self-love” and a better alternative, why you must learn to grow through adversity, not merely go through it, four basic needs every man desires and how he can fulfill those for himself, and learning to know yourself and embrace complete acceptance of who you are. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: * Control what you can control * Become an expert on yourself * Three levels of fitness: physical, mental, spiritual * Grow through it, don’t just goo through it * Having fun is up to you * People treat you then way you treat yourself * If you hate me, that’s on you * Be hungry and humble * Stop looking for love in all the wrong places * Embrace the here and now

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses 5 principles that men can adopt to help overcome imposter syndrome and give themselves a better outlook on life. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at@ryanmichlerand share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 1. Your action dictates who you are 2. Be willing to look like a novice 3. Identify and eliminate excuses 4. What you say about yourself matters 5. The proximity principle counts: the people you surround yourself with with rub off on you

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Iron Council. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at@ryanmichlerand share what’s working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (07:50) What is better to do first, build good habits or break bad ones? (18:00) How do you differentiate between emergency preparedness vs extremes prepping? (23:40) In business, how do you decide which revenue stream to go “all in” on? (35:00) In a healthy household, is there an age and time limit for when kids should move out? (41:20) What precautions have you taken to keep your vehicle equipped for emergencies? (45:40) Would “Trail Life” be a good alternative to Boy Scouts? (50:30) What are some tips for finding time for yourself when you are busy taking care of your wife and kids?