Order of Man
1,208 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5.5K ratingsWe are reclaiming what it means to be a man. Each week we interview the world’s most successful men on the planet - elite athletes, warriors, New York Times Bestselling Authors, and world-class entrepreneurs – extract their hard-fought lessons and experiences and deliver them straight to you. Past guests include Jocko Willink, Tim Kennedy, Andy Frisella, Lewis Howes, Grant Cardone, Ryan Holiday, Ben Greenfield, Rich Roll, and so many more. If you’re ready to level up your life as a man, this is the show for you.
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You Are What You Do | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
August 25, 2023 08:30 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn 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 @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Your action dictates who you are Be willing to look like a novice Identify and eliminate excuses What you say about yourself matters The proximity principle counts: the people you surround yourself with with ru...
Prepared or Paranoid, Master Task Lists, and Neighborhood Fathering | ASK ME ANYTHING
August 23, 2023 08:30 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBIn 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 @ryanmichler and 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 st...
JAMIE KILSTEIN | Allow Yourself to Evolve
August 22, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 45 MBSo many of us are so trapped in our current ways of thinking that we do not allow ourselves to take in new information and apply it in a way that may threaten our current reality or identity. Combine that need we have to be congruent in our own lives with the desire others have for us to remain in the status quo and it becomes extremely difficult for us to evolve into new ways of thinking and behaving. My guest today is a man who has had to continually look at the way he is showing up and...
Make Your Presence Known | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
August 18, 2023 08:30 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses 4 reasons men should work to make their presence known and how we can make it happen. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Have some level of performance Your presentation Consider our physical form Improve our physique Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more informat...
Restarting After Stumbling, Not my Responsibility, and What to Do When Your Wife Makes More | ASK ME ANYTHING
August 16, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBIn 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 @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (01:00) How do you back on track after an “off” week? (08:40) How do you handle the loss of a pet with children? (15:15) Do you plan to add anything to the Iron Council to enhance the experience for high achievers ...
JON ACUFF | Ditch Regret and Tap Into Potential
August 15, 2023 08:30 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBRegret is often used to self-sabotage and retreat into sorrow and victimization. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, regret can be leveraged as a powerful tool to accomplish your most challenging objectives moving forward. Unfortunately, too many men wallow in regret and defeat instead of learning how to tap into their massive and almost unlimited potential. Today, I am joined by threepeat guest, Jon Acuff, to talk about regret, potential, goal planning, and success. We discuss p...
The Dichotomy Between Contentment and Ambition | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
August 11, 2023 08:30 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FIVE steps to help men understand the differences between contentment and ambition and how both can exist simultaneously in our lives. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Understand that two ideas can exist simultaneously Exercise two different complementary ideas: gratitude and Understand that life is just a process Measure, embrace, and celebrate incrementa...
Getting Married Too Young?, When do You Become a Man, and Building Muscle Mass | ASK ME ANYTHING
August 09, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBIn 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. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (4:00) How do I know when to start looking for the right woman to settle down with? (11:00) When does a man truly know that he is a man? (13:40) What does it mean to “rest well?” (19:00) How can I minimize the negative consequences on my children a...
SETH AND MELANIE STUDLEY | The Anatomy of Marriage
August 08, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBSome of the most common questions we receive (and this has been consistent over the past 8 years) is how to make a marriage work. And, with the breakdown of my own marriage over the past year, it’s clear to me more than ever how hard the union between two people can be. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible and it doesn’t mean it isn’t worth pursuing. The benefits of marriage are plenty including the shared responsibilities, the fulfillment found in service to another, and the growth that...
How a Man Builds Boundaries | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
August 04, 2023 08:30 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses 10 factors to consider when establishing other boundaries with others. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Prove your worth (to yourself) Examine your values Discard the outcome Grow your balls (have some courage) Be firm but FAIR Build your sovereignty Add weight to your words Don’t give an inch, they will take a mile Enlist reinforcements Respec...
Watch What People Hide, Apathy Vs Emotional Availability, and The Power of Verbalization | ASK ME ANYTHING
August 02, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBIn this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Shawn Villalovos take on your 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 (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (5:30) What do so many men seem to have problems with women? (12:40) Where do you recommend keeping firearms in the house? (20:30) Why didn’t Kipp call you out for your excessive drinking? (29:20) How do you, as a man, balance apa...
AJ RICHARDS | Fixing Our Broken Food Supply Chain
August 01, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 94 MBWith roughly 97% of the population eating meat, it’s mind-blowing that 85% of the American meat supply chain is in the hands of four corporations, two of which are foreign. What’s also disturbing is the deliberate manipulation of beef prices, the rise in food intellectual property (IP) in the form of GMO food solutions and fake meat products grown in a lab, and the regulatory constraints placed on small cattle ranches trying to make our food supply chain more robust and secure. My guest to...
How to Move on After Losing | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
July 28, 2023 08:30 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses 6 steps to help us come back after a loss. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Accept that we’ve lost something Sit with and process it Extract the lessons that can be learned from it Apply those lessons in a measurable way Have selective memory Accept the wins Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The...
Relationship with a New Step-Daughter, Leadership Standards vs. Principles, and Overcoming the Lone Wolf Mentality | ASK ME ANYTHING
July 26, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBIn this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Kipp Sorensen and Shawn Villalovos take on your 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 (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (2.55) Do you guys “every day carry?” And if so, what do you carry? (8:40) What is your go-to tactic to switch from work mode to dad mode? (18:40) How should I approach my relationship with a new step daughter ...
MATT ZEMON | A Beginner's Guide to Psychedelics
July 25, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBIt’s clear by now the stigma that once surrounded psychedelics has lost some of its power. With the use of psychedelics like Psilocybin, Ayahuasca, and even LSD becoming much more mainstream through personalities like Joe Rogan and all we hear about “plant-medicine,” from some of the most influential people today, it’s time we all start taking a closer look at the ins and outs, pros and cons, and features and setbacks of the world of psychedelics. Today I am joined by Matt Zemon, a Master...
The Plight of Leadership Eclipsing | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
July 21, 2023 08:30 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBIn this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses the concept of “leadership eclipsing” and breaks down why we need to and how we can avoid this. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Why to avoid eclipsing: Your team members cannot grow if you are sucking up all of the resources If you are sucking everything up and your team cant grow, you can’t grow either Your mission can’t expand How to avoid eclipsin...
Selfishness Leads to Selflessness, Fundamental Attribution Error, and Working with an Aggressive 3-Year-Old | ASK ME ANYTHING
July 19, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen, joining live from France, take on your 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 (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (8:00) Is there a specific book that you revisit every year because of the enjoyment that it brings? (12:40) How can I determine when setting boundaries is being selfish? (26:20) How can ...
VIC KELLER | Instinct, Intentionality, and Innovation
July 18, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBThe most powerful benefit of this podcast is that each and every week, we get to listen to ultra-successful men, learn what makes them tick, hear which pitfalls to avoid, and simply apply those beneficial lessons into our own lives. And, my guest today is someone imminently qualified to impart his hard-fought wisdom on both the professional and personal front. He is serial entrepreneur, Vic Keller. And, today, we talk about the power of utilizing our instinct (and how it can be developed)...
The Case for Intelligent Disobedience | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
July 14, 2023 08:30 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses why it’s important to break the rules occasionally and provides SEVEN factors to consider when deciding whether its time to break the rules. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Understand your motive Look at ethical, moral, legal implications Consider why the rule is in place Look at commander’s intent Are they general guidelines rather than specific rules ...
Dealing With Toxic In-laws, Avoiding Burnout Fatigue, and Staying Together for the Kids | ASK ME ANYTHING
July 12, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 92 MBIn this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen, joining live from France, take on your 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 (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (12:20) How do I deal with my wife making decisions behind my back and becoming irritated when I bring it up to her? (23:00) Are there resources available to help a teenager get ton the pat...
JOHN LOVELL | A Guide to Living Free and Dying Well
July 11, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBWe’re all familiar with the Warrior Archetype. Many men listening to this podcast embody what it means to be a warrior. But if we are exclusively warriors in our approach to life, we can easily overlook the more gentle, meeker virtues that make us well-rounded men. My guest today is a man intimately familiar with the balance between the lion and the lamb, the warrior and the poet. His name is John Lovell and he is the author of The Warrior Poet Way: A Guide to Living Free and Dying Well....
Navigating Uncharted Territory | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
July 07, 2023 08:30 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses 8 strategies to help us navigate challenging and uncertain times in life. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Look at life as an adventure Recognize that there will be setbacks Build in contingency plans Look at life with a long term perspective Detach from the situation Have trusted advisors around you Evaluate our choices Draw from your past experie...
Overcoming the Emotion of Separation & Divorce, Finding Joy in Life, and Establishing Personal Sovereignty | ASK ME ANYTHING
July 05, 2023 08:30 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBIn this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen, joining live from France, take on your 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 (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (4:30) How can I lead my family in terms of “vibe,” mood, or energy? (11:50) How do you reconcile having your individual sovereignty being a man without coming off as selfish? (19:00) Sin...
REMI ADELEKE | Whatever You Do, Do it Right
July 04, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe’re all tempted, at times, to cut corners, to take the path of least resistance, and to do work less than we’re capable of doing. It’s easy to do in this easily distracted, overly-stimulated environment we all operate in. My guest today, former Navy SEAL, Remi Adeleke is a prime example of doing work right despite our desire to take the easy route. Author of his latest book, Chameleon, Hollywood director and consultant, and TV reality show star, Remi knows what he wants, what he doesn’t...
Re-Write Your Fatherhood Story | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
June 30, 2023 08:30 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FOUR strategies to help men become better fathers and shed the baggage handed down by our own fathers. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Recognize that our dads are not superhuman Be realistic about what elements you want to take from your own father Review the work that we are doing Think about what your kids need Membership in the Iron Council is current...
Overcoming the Fear of Failure, Goal-Pivoting (When and Why), and Building On Previous Success | ASK ME ANYTHING
June 28, 2023 08:30 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBIn 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 @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (2:50) Is there a point where you decide that your objective is not working and it should be adjusted or is that an individual decision? (6:20) Can you share your thoughts on building and following through on a first-time Battle Plan...
LT. COLONEL BRIAN SLADE | Triumph Over Trauma
June 27, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBEvery one of us has experienced trauma of some sort in our lives. Some more challenging scenarios than others. But it does no good to compare our own circumstances with others, only what those who seem to be able to manage and work past the difficulties of life can teach us. Combat Rescue Helicopter Pilot, Lt. Colonel Brian Slade joins me on today to talk about strategies he’s learned and developed for overcoming some of the worst scenarios he and others have overcome in their lives. We di...
Life Can Get Better If… | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
June 23, 2023 08:30 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses SEVEN areas that, if approached with intentionality and consistency, will drastically improve your life. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Eat right Move your body Self reflect (Journaling) Connecting with a purpose Serve other people Be smart with your money Find joy Membership in the Iron Council is currently open for a limited time. Get more i...
Projecting Expectations on Others, Strengthening the Father-Daughter Relationship, and Overcoming Influence from an Abusive Father | ASK ME ANYTHING
June 21, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBIn this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Kipp Sorensen and Shawn Villalovos take on your 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 (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (11:50) As a father whom has lost 4 children to miscarriage since 2015, is it acceptable to be bothered by people not including me into fathers day thoughts? Or is that just projecting as I can't expect them to remember as my kids are ...
TIM BALLARD | Eradicating Child Sex Trafficking
June 20, 2023 08:30 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBChild sex trafficking literally permeates every corner of the globe. It’s despicable, it’s nasty, and it’s a growing trend, even in 2023. Where most men recognize problems in this world, few are willing to put their own careers and lives on the line to create solutions. My guest today is built different. His name is Tim Ballard and he is the founder of Operation Underground Railroad which exists to rescue children from dangerous and despicable sex rings. Today, we talk about what a truly...
Your Ideas Become Reality | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
June 16, 2023 08:30 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler provides a 5-step framework to help you ensure that the way you are thinking and the steps you are taking are going to foster and bolster success in your life, and not hinder it. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Take inventory of where you are in life Foster and empower positive thoughts and eradicate negatives thoughts Go where producers are Be vigilant of the inpu...
Preparing Kids for a Move, Crafting a Compelling Vision, and How to Build a Movement | ASK ME ANYTHING
June 14, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBIn this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Kipp Sorensen and Shawn Villalovos take on your 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 (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (7:05) How do I encourage my son to overcome apprehension about moving to a new town and even embrace the move? (17:30) Can you provide some help with crafting my vision? (32:00) How did you grow the Iron Council from 20 men to 100...
DR. HENRY CLOUD | How to Earn and Restore Trust
June 13, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBTrust is something all of us know we need to build in order to have influence with those we love and whom we’re called to lead. But it’s also incredibly difficult to build and even harder to repair once you’ve undermined it. And, unfortunately, as challenging as it is to build, it’s incredibly easy to tear apart never to be seen again. My guest today is Dr. Henry Cloud, author of his latest book, Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When...
Create Your Life's Battle Rhythm | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
June 09, 2023 08:30 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses why you need to create a battle rhythm in your life and FIVE key strategies to design and implement this Battle Rhythm. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS You have to live YOUR life Develop and create systems for everything that you repeatedly do Establish and communicate boundaries Have some margin in the middle Anticipate changes Battle Planners...
Dealing with Anger, Why We Get Angry, and Not Betraying Yourself | ASK ME ANYTHING
June 07, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBIn this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler takes on your 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 (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (4:10) How do you control anger before it becomes rage? (15:30) With all that is going on in the world today, why are people not talking about generational riptide? (21:50) How do I deal with my wife after giving birth when she is mad at me for losing ...
MIKE GLOVER | How to Survive Worst-Case Scenarios
June 06, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBMany of us have been in some horrible circumstances. Between war, rioting, home invasion, active-shooter situations, natural disasters, civil unrest, and more, it’s becoming increasingly common to find ourselves in life and death struggles. We must not be unprepared for when that day arrives. My guest today, Mike Glover, formerly in the Special Forces and CIA contractor, joins me today to talk about ensuring we are prepared should we encounter one of these moments. We discuss his latest b...
Lead By Example | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
June 02, 2023 08:30 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBIn this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses the importance of leading by example and provides SIX strategies to help garner influence with others. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS We have to be humble Must accept the weight of leadership Evaluate your own performance Leadership requires an “us” mentality Continual improvement Effective communication Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick ...
Early Days of Sobriety, Building a Community with Dissenting Voices, and Managing Grief | ASK ME ANYTHING
May 31, 2023 08:30 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBIn this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler takes on your questions from Instagram. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (3:20) When you have a lot on your plate, how do you keep your sanity and your family in tact? (8:20) Will I ever see you again on the mats in Maine? (9:20) Is there a book you would recommend, along with the Bible, to help with your walk as a Christian? (10:25) How is so...
NATE FEATHERS | Dads Don't Babysit
May 30, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB“I’m babysitting my kids,” is likely something a lot of you fathers have used as an excuse or reason not to do something else. I know I certainly have. But we don’t really babysit, do we. Babysitting our children implies they aren’t our inherent responsibility and that, obviously, is not the case. My guest today, Nate Feathers, makes the case against “babysitting our children,” and, instead, shows fathers a better way to approach the relationship between father and son or daughter. Today,...
Presence is Powerful | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
May 26, 2023 08:30 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses how the key to finding joy and happiness is being present in the moment and offers FIVE strategies to put this into action. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Learn to be as efficient and effective as possible in other areas of life Learn how to set boundaries Eliminate distractions Don’t let thoughts bounce around in your head (write it down) Pruning and ...
It's Okay to Feel Like Shit, How to Get Over an Ex, and How Presence Cures Anxiety | ASK ME ANYTHING
May 24, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 98 MBIn 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. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (10:40) How do you get through letting the woman you love and the mother of your children go? (25:15) Would you say God is in favor of divorce? And if not, how did you feel, getting a divorce, knowing that it was going against God’s wishe...
GREG SCHEINMAN | Navigating the Midlife Crisis
May 23, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBThe mid-life crisis. It’s something we’ve all heard about. Many men have likely experienced it. Typically, the midlife crisis is associated with driving around a sports car from your childhood and trying to land women 10-15 years your younger. But the midlife crisis is a bit more nuanced than that and doesn’t require looking or acting like a d-bag to navigate it. In fact, if handled correctly, men’s middle years can be some of the most powerful and transformative years of his life. Today,...
That Which is Measured Improves | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
May 19, 2023 08:30 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses the importance of actually measuring your progress toward goals. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Achieving success without using systems and measurement is non-duplicatable Progress toward some goals is hard to track, but we can still design metrics Men are delusional: we think we are better and more productive than we are - If we are not tracking, we will ...
Hope Vs. Despair, Motivation Vs. Discipline, and Caring Vs. Carrying | ASK ME ANYTHING
May 17, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn 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. ⠀ 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...
STEVE CHOU | How to Lead Your Business and Your Family
May 16, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBRunning 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 em...
Why Are Men So Lonely? | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
May 12, 2023 08:30 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBIn 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 ...
Learning to Let Go, When to Offer Advice and When NOT to, and the Power of Therapy | ASK ME ANYTHING
May 10, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBIn 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. ⠀ 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 m...
MATTHEW VINCENT | You're Not Dead Yet
May 09, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBAll 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 sev...
You Don't Need Confidence, You Need Courage | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
May 05, 2023 08:30 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBIn 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 ...
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 08:30 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn 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. ⠀ 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 t...