Order of Man

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Hope Vs. Despair, Motivation Vs. Discipline, and Caring Vs. Carrying | ASK ME ANYTHING May 17, 2023

Show notes

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 @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

(0:00) Episode intro⠀

(10:30) Is it important to understand what hope is and where it comes from? What is your source of hope?

(18:00) What steps would you take when entering a step-father role for an 8-year-old girl?

(26:00) How do you balance being disciplined with your Battle Plan when you are on a trip for the holidays?

(33:30) How can we understand the difference between motivation and discipline?

(36:40) How do I deal with regrets of lost time? I feel like I have wasted my 20s.

(43:20) Is self-respect internal or a learned trait?

(51:50) What is your advice for when we need to choose between two difficult decisions in life?

(54:20) How can I help my wife when she is feeling disconnected and stressed?

(1:01:30) How do I lead up the chain of command when my superior seems clueless and disinterested in what is going on in my area of responsibility?

(1:05:00) I feel like I am doing all the right things but my heart is still broken. How do I begin to find joy and happiness?

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

STEVE CHOU | How to Lead Your Business and Your Family May 16, 2023

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Running a business and leading a family can be such a challenging aspect of life. Both require so much time and attention and although similar in a lot of ways, the way you lead professionally is not always translatable into leading personally.

My guest today is Steve Chou, the author of The Family First Entrepreneur. Today, Steve and I talk about not being a stranger to your kids, practical strategies for avoiding burnout and unnecessary stress, whether you should stay at your current employment or "burn the boats" when starting a side business, and how side-hustles boost confidence! A lot of these things I wish I would have learned a whole lot sooner.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

The line between helping your kids and making them figure things out
Building a business while not sacrificing the relationship with loved ones
Being driven by ego vs being driven by service
Knowing your purpose
Ignorance contributing to Asian hate
Everyone should have a side hustle
Staying focused on one thing at a time
Different approaches to outsourcing
Weighing business opportunities against family time
Getting your kids involved with the business
Opportunities and drawbacks with AI

Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!

Get your signed copy of Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto

Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready

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Why Are Men So Lonely? | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES May 12, 2023

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In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses three factors that contribute to the isolation that many men feel and offers five strategies that will help you overcome this loneliness. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

Factors that contribute to isolation as men

The myth of the "lone wolf"
The world has become overly feminized
People believe there is a lack of other high caliber men

Strategies to help men overcome loneliness

Be an initiator
Do the right activities
Always save one spot
Always be in the networking mindset
Be hyper consistent

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

Learning to Let Go, When to Offer Advice and When NOT to, and the Power of Therapy | ASK ME ANYTHING May 10, 2023

Show notes

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Iron Council and Instagram. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

(0:00) Episode kick-off⠀

(13:45) How can I encourage my wife to be more intentional and strategic with her actions when dealing with a challenging situation at work?

(25:30) Do you have any experience with or have you interviewed anyone regarding mindfulness meditations?

(26:50) Are you and Brecken going to continue recording the Man in the Making podcast?

(29:50) What do you do when a group outgrows its weakest member?

(38:00) If you could pay for three skills, what would they be and why?

(49:00) Would you recommend getting married and why?

(51:40) How do I deal with emotions or opinions that I cant understand or pinpoint?

(1:05:50) How impactful do you feel that therapy has been?

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

MATTHEW VINCENT | You're Not Dead Yet May 09, 2023

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All of us have heard from men who wonder if it's too late to start in life. Many of them believe they may have missed the one shot they had to make something of themselves, or they've "wasted" too much of their lives. My guest today, Founder of Not Dead Yet, Matthew Vincent, makes the case that it's never too late to start as long as there is air in your lungs and blood pumping through your heart. Today, we have an extremely fascinating discussion on so many different topics including several we don't see eye to eye on. Specifically, we talk about the scarcity vs. abundant mindset, the value of hate and love, the dangers in the "hedonic treadmill," connecting with others as a powerful motive for overcoming destructive behavior, and the immense liberty found in becoming completely aware of yourself.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

Hating yourself vs. loving yourself
We don't pick our starting point
Pleasure vs. fulfillment and the hedonic treadmill
Appreciating the ability to choose our passions
People are the solution and the problem
Shared responsibility in understanding communication
Using and understanding psychedelics
Knowing how to use substances as tools to serve you
Need to program time to relax
Body dysmorphia and transgenderism
We need to be able to question things
We are responsible for what we expose ourselves to
We need to be intentional with how we spend our energy

Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!

Get your signed copy of Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto

Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready

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Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

You Don't Need Confidence, You Need Courage | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES May 05, 2023

Show notes

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses why men should be seeking courage rather than confidence and how the pursuit of courage will lead to confidence when going after our goals. Ryan also offers five steps men can implement to become more courageous. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

Make a plan
Make a bigger deal out of things that you should
Don't tie your worth to the outcome of your actions
Surround yourself with courageous people
Practice being courageous

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

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How to Get Over Resentment Towards an Ex, Faith's Role in Fatherhood, and Aligning Your Actions with Your Worth | ASK ME ANYTHING May 03, 2023

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

(0:00) Show kick-off⠀

(8:00) What is your advice to men top finally take that first step toward conquering the thing that challenges them most?

(20:20) How do I deal with the regrets of wasted time?

(25:00) Do you think the Order of Man and Iron Council is the best way for men to interact and learn from each other?

(30:20) How did you manage working long hours when you were building your side business, while not neglecting fitness and your family?

(38:00) Do you plan to address the specific problems that led to your divorce?

(47:00) Why does nothing I ever do seem like enough?

(53:30) How do you stay consistent with your vision?

(56:20) What should I consider when preparing for a potential strike at my company?

(58:40) What is your current belt color in Jiu-Jitsu?

(59:00) What role do you think religion and faith have in raising children?

(1:01:20) What is the relationship between God's sovereignty and a man's responsibility?

(1:06:00) How has going through a divorce changed the way you view other areas in your life?

(1:10:40) How do you not let feelings of resentment and betrayal influence your communication with your ex-wife?

(1:16:40) How are you dealing with the grief of losing your marriage during this time?

(1:18:50) what advice would you give someone who is struggling with self-confidence and what others' perception of him is?

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

DAVID MEESSEN | Dating Advice for Men in the Modern Era May 02, 2023

Show notes

I think we can all agree that dating isn't what it used to be even 20 years ago. With the rise of hook-up culture, extreme feminism, woke ideology, and a general increase in degeneracy today, it can feel impossible at times to find the right woman, let alone start a relationship with her. My guest today is David Meessen, a dating coach for men, who has helped hundreds of men overcome confidence issues, improve communication, and attract high-value women. Today, David and I talk about the rise in resentment towards women (and how that doesn't help your cause), why your intent is more important than your tactics when approaching women, how to become verbally agile, showing proof of who you are over your promises, why needs not being met is the single greatest factor in emotional insecurity, and whether it's better to win over her brain or her heart.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

Why dating has gotten MORE difficult
Why are many guys afraid to approach beautiful women?
Most men care too much and hinder their own self-expression
You can't just talk to the best looking women
Dating advice for introverts
The scientific difference between introverts and extroverts
We need to be diligent and patient when choosing our partner
You have to be able to disagree with attractive women
The importance of finding someone who is aligned with your most important values
Knowing when it is better to separate
Some women want a kiss on the first date
Men need to communicate their personality effectively on the first date
Determine incompatibility as quickly as possible
Dating is not a "negotiation"

Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!

Get your signed copy of Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto

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.

Why Every Man Should Start a Business | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES Apr 28, 2023

Show notes

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FIVE reasons why every man should consider starting a business and some things you should consider when deciding what kind of business to start. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

Hedge against risk with current career
Make more money
Tax benefits
Fulfilment
Skill development

Things to consider when looking to start a business:

Look to your strengths:
- If someone is asking for your advice at something, it's probably a strength
- What are you doing when time goes the fastest (Zone of Genius)
- What would you be doing if money weren't a concern?
Talk to people about what they are doing for a business
You have to sell something
Implement the feedback

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

Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

Using Parkin's Law to Your Advantage, Why Morning Routines Don't Always Cut It, and How Curiosity Wins in Communication | ASK ME ANYTHING Apr 26, 2023

Show notes

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 @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

(0:00) Show kick-off⠀

(6:50) Do you have any insights and tips for speaking more smoothly and naturally when podcasting?

(13:20) What practical ways do you find balance, when you are planning, to make sure responsibilities and self growth steps are accounted for while still finding enough buffer time for yourself to avoid burn out?

(16:00) When is leisure/relaxation acceptable?

(33:25) Is there anything you gentleman do that helps you in the morning to stick on task to your schedule or challenge yourself?

(46:15) How do you start to objectively judge and correct your flaws when your inability to do so in the past is the reason it's an issue that hasn't improved?

(56:40) What tips or thoughts would you have on smoothing things out and creating more consistency when my ex-wife and I have different approaches to raising our children?

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

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Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

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