In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Order of Man Facebook group and Iron Council. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   (0:00) Episode Intro (13:00) How do we save our young men and can you paint the picture of the world we live in if we don’t? (27:20) How do you sift through the huge pile of self help for men and dial in what works best for you? (32:00) What are some ways to stay motivated and maintain discipline? (37:50) what tactics do you use to maintain a healthy mindset? (41:00) Name something from your youth that is not well known but still affects you today. How does it play into your daily life? (42:40) what is the best way to be a leader when starting at a new company? (50:00) How do you define good income in today’s economy? (55:40) How important is it to have men in your corner when you are going through hardship? (59:20) How can I bring what I teach to my school health classes to more kids? (1:03:40) How do you convince your family to create a plan for when things get bad? (1:08:20) How do you get your heart to catch up to your head? (1:12:00) How do you reconcile the dichotomy of having people you look up to and seeing them deal with their own struggles?      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 ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

Our mind is the most powerful thing we can control. And, yet, if you’re anything like me, you don’t spend nearly enough time training the mind to produce the results you desire. In fact, if things don’t seem to be working well in my life, I tend to be a man who just goes even harder hoping I can drive right through the problems I’m dealing with. Instead, my guest today, Michael Hyatt, makes the case that the stories and narratives (often subconscious) in our minds actually dictate much of the results we experience. So, today, we dive deep into how to retrain the mind to draft stories that serve us rather than hurt us, the value of listening to the “narrator” of your life, why we should all really listen to the language we’re using, how to interrogate the stories of your life, and create a new, fundamental sense of identity.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   The story we tell ourselves impacts the results we achieve Separating facts from the meaning we assign How to determine if your stories are serving you Understanding the “narrator” in your head Correlation doesn’t equal causation Mindset can change your physiological response Lead ourselves well before we can lead others well The impact of labeling ourselves Strategies for changing your thinking   Pick up Michal Hyatt’s book here: mindyourmindsetbook.com   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.

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler shares a five-part framework for how you can implement systems and processes to supplement discipline and motivation to help you produce the results you desire.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Get crystal clear about what you want (Spiritual, mental, emotional health; Relationships; Physical health; Financial) Reverse engineer the process Flow and friction Reward your behavior, not the result Critique your performance and track everything Order 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.

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen 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   (4:30) How can we have standards but no expectations?   (12:40) What kind of rights of passage can I do with my daughters?    (17:30) I work out 5-6 times a week, drink plenty of water throughout the day, and am very intentional about what I eat. Additionally I get about 7 hours of sleep a night on average. Caffeine intake isn’t insanely high, but I do drink a cup of coffee in the morning and in the afternoon after lunch. That said, I still tend to get pretty tired throughout the day. Any tips on maintaining better energy levels? Maybe some things that work well for you?   (20:40) I have had mentors for most of my life, but occasionally I unplug and get off track a bit. How can I stay plugged in and on the right path?   (30:00) Between Jiu-Jitsu, weight training, and cardio, I am always sore. Will this pain every go away or is this just the cost of trying to get/stay in shape?   (36:00) What is the one thing, or several things, that have surprised you most about your sobriety?   (42:40) Have you seen or heard of some other sources around the internet that promote to help young men?   (52:00) As a single man 28 years old man with no kids and never married what would be your advice on how to prepare for a family and the right woman?     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 ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

We all want to lead. But not all of us can do so. Not right now but that doesn’t mean we aren’t capable of  becoming the leader we desire to be. My guest today is Brett Bartholomew, a word-class performance coach and he is going to share exactly how we can begin to lead in our families, businesses, and communities more effectively. Today, we talk about six driving factors of individuals, the four main communication styles and how to use the effectively, how power, influence, and manipulation can be wielded for good, the use of “referent power,” and how leaders play chess, not checkers. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Commitment and compliance Tailoring your communication and messaging Building teams with different personality types The baseline of communication is misunderstanding Some people are just interested in making you the enemy Impression management is a form of communication Messages have to be repeated Selective and strategic self-disclosure   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.

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler shares a four-part framework to help you establish, monitor, and achieve your goals.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Don’t start with goals - start with your vision Start looking at your objectives (focus on four key areas: calibration, connections, condition, contribution) Establish your daily tactics Set your checkpoints   Order 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.

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Kipp Sorensen and Shawn Villalovos take on your questions from the Iron Council and Order of Man Facebook group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   (1:00) I have perfectionist tendencies. Even as I write this I have erased it three times and 30 times in my head. I know what I need to do but if the circumstances are not perfect I don’t do it. Any suggestions on how to change this? (19:20) What is the best tip or tool you have for building good habits? (24:40) For training jiu jitsu, would you recommend doing barbell training or kettlebell training? (29:00) What tactics do you both use and suggest other men use to discern between truth from error in your life? (44:00) Do you agree with the statement “your wife is the CEO of your household and you’re the CFO”? (49:00) How can you maintain forward momentum in a family unit when your spouse refuses to focus on the family and put her career above us? (1:00:50) How do I start finding a dream/goal when I’m having a really hard time finding a purpose? (1:11:00) What are a few things that you wish you would have known as a young father AND what advice would you give a younger version of yourself as a young dad?     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 ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

As young boys, the world is quite literally our playground. It seems so full of questions waiting to be answered and mysterious places to discover and explore. It’s in our nature to run, jump, play and unlock the secrets that call to us. Then, as we become men, we lose a lot of the natural curiosity and desire to traverse the world around us. The world around us often become more like a jail cell than the playground we remember of our youth. My guest today is a man who has not lost a bit of the curiosity and excitement of his youth. If anything, he has cultivated it. His name is Danny Bolton. Today, you’re going to hear how to recapture that magic. We talk about how hesitation hurts us, a man’s need to play, creating an enemy to fight against, the analogy of the wolf, sheep, and sheep herder, the power of being ready for anything, and how to tap back into our primal nature.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Taking the life of an animal in the most humane and efficient way possible Letting out your “animal” side How to get started expressing your wild side Some stress is great, but we stress about too much Do we need to have some type of “enemy” to confront We tend to choose the path of least resistance Considering risk in the decision making process Underestimating risk in the moment Pressure of performing/shooting around other people   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.

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses SIX keys to effectively navigating work/life integration.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   There is no change of “hats” Get your family involved in business - Be involved with your family Explain what you are doing at work on a daily basis Create healthy boundaries Stick to your commitments Build a business (create a side hustle)   Order 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.

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Kipp Sorensen and Shawn Villalovos take on the hottest questions of the week. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   (5:40) Do you have a faith based goal for 2023? If so how are you choosing to measure this in order to manage it and show progress in an area that sometimes is based more off of feeling or, when tangibly measured, can seem like action without faith?   (19:05) What are your thoughts on compassion fatigue, and what to do to revitalize my passion for mentoring others?   (32:38) I have been seeing someone for 3 months now and we've said we want to be official but she has some bad bf history that is keeping her from doing so (her words). We've had a conversation about it and she has communicated that she's still concerned that i may have some red flags she hasn't seen yet and wont take the next step. It seems the longer she doesn't find something the more certain she is they exist. Most of what she has said she wants seem like what you develop over a year or more relationship.  I have been patient as I have dealt with similar stuff myself but I am struggling to not feel the consistent "no not yet" as a form of rejection. its getting to the point that Im losing interest despite her being a wonderful woman with great communication. What can I/we do to work through this before I completely walk away?   (41:10) How do y’all balance the mindsets of competing with yesterday’s version of yourself and competing with others? Do y’all think that these mindsets are at odds with one another or complimentary?   (50:00) How do you disengage from all social media, when most of your friends and family live out of state, and you buy and sell things on FB marketplace all the time?   (55:15) I’m dating a girl, she told me there is another guy she has been dating longer she is might be getting serious with. I told her I didn't really care about her and what other guys are doing - that I am going to keep asking her out as long as I'm single, interested, and she is available. What's your suggestion for keeping my mind off the competition and focused on us?   (1:03:05) I would like to hear more on raising daughters. My oldest is a girl, nearly 11, and my wife and I struggle with how to handle her exposure to things that she isn’t ready for yet. We homeschool her and she is very bright but we’ve caught her on websites that she shouldn’t be on and she has been calling things sexist etc. she doesn’t fully grasp what some of these things mean but I am starting to have deeper conversations with her and my wife on a regular basis. Any other tips would be great!   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 ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

Every single day, we’re faced with choices that will either help or hinder us and move us closer to our goals and desires or further away. What we decide in those moments will determine our ultimate results. And, if we’re not satisfied with our current reality, it’s safe to assume that we made choices that did not serve us well. Today I’m joined by former NFL Super Bowl Champion and Results Coach, Setema Gali to talk about these choices. We also cover the power of decisiveness, making certain that our priorities don’t merely get the leftovers, the level of commitment required to thrive and win, the positive benefits of guilt and shame, the dangers of false humility, and the trap of self-martyrdom and victimization.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Setting the standard for your kids Need to balance discipline with letting your kids be kids The importance of establishing clear agreements with your family Family values Building champs instead of chumps We can experience emotion without it becoming our identity What we focus on most is who we become Conflicting thoughts about money and morals Our commitment alters everything We’re not victims, we get to choose Empower yourself by taking responsibility   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.

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler shares the challenges he faced through his struggle with alcoholism and lessons he has learned during last five months of sobriety.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   You reach rock bottom when you stop digging I have a lot of emotions inside that I was not aware of I was really good at hiding it I realize that I am pretty incredible (what could I do with an extra 3 or 4 hours in a day?) Alcohol does not make me a better person, or a better anything People appreciate transparent leadership Trust is easy to destroy and much harder to rebuild Your course of action will change when the pain of the current reality that you put yourself in is greater than the struggle of change I’ve allowed the spirit of God back in my life   Order 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.

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Iron Council - the exclusive brotherhood of the Order of Man movement. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   (0:00) Show kick-off⠀ (7:00) What is your greatest achievement of 2022 and what did you fail to achieve? (26:00) Do you believe that perfection is unattainable as a martial artist? (33:20) What advice would you give for someone trying to rebuild financially after a rough year in 2022? (38:20) What is one thing that guys should be paying attention to in 2023, but are most likely not? (40:00) Do you have any advice on when to say no versus when to enjoy the moment with loved ones? (45:50) What are you going to do to make the Iron Council better in 2023? (47:30) Were there any moments in 2022 where you were reactive and wish you had been proactive? What lessons did you learn from the experience? (53:50) As the OOM has grown, has it become what you had envisioned or has that vision evolved?     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 ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

Let’s kick off the New Year with a discussion on physical health. It seems like such a popular subject around this time of year with New Year’s Resolutions so hopefully we can get you pointed in the right direction and keep on the path for the entirety of 2023. Today, I’m joined by my personal fitness coach, Johnny Loreti to talk about the myth of over-training, key metrics to track in developing strength and overall health, the power of resistance training and progressive overload, differences between simply “working out” and “training,” and fitness as the foundation of success.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   It’s ok to “auto regulate” but don’t use it as an excuse to be lazy How to incorporate progressive overload Finding enjoyment in the gym It’s ok to be motivated by something silly, if it works The differences and training goals Sometimes hard work can compensate for inefficiency How to get started with fitness in the new year The importance of the aesthetic side effect of fitness The difference between “working out” and “training”   Join the Iron Council brotherhood   Order 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.

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FIVE of the top lessons learned in 2022.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Remain vigilant in all things I have an addictive personality Have a heart of service Get better at enlisting the health of other people Work on processing deep emotional baggage   Join the Iron Council brotherhood   Order 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.

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Iron Council - the exclusive brotherhood of the Order of Man movement. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   (7:20) Can you provide tips for transitioning from a peer to a supervisor/foreman in a construction job? (13:20) Can you share some insights for how to keep men accountable as we move into the new year? (31:40) How long does the Iron Council “Forge” approval process take? (32:50) How do we keep a positive mindset in the world that we currently live in? (40:00) How do you hold on to your faith in God when horrible things happen in your life? (54:00) What is your favorite move in jiu-jitsu and what are you working on right now? (1:01:20) What are some ways to teach your kids that Christmas is about more than just the presents? (1:04:00) How do I start having a dream or goal?     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 ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

It’s easy to get caught up in complaining without moving into the next logical step – solutions. Let’s be honest, there is a lot to complain about in today’s cultural and political climate. But unless we’re willing to do something about the injustices we see in society, complaining is nothing more than empty gestures and platitudes. It was Plato who said, “The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.” Today, I’m joined by former Navy SEAL and cultural podcast host, Shawn Ryan. We talk about why politics and entertainment seem to be more about creating controversy than anything else, the hypocrisy in elected officials on both sides of the aisle, the impending danger of an open US border and Chinese globalization, raising kids in positivity, and why instead of simply complaining, we must be willing and able to do something about it.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Outrage culture Hypocrisy coming out of the conservative side Switching party as a publicity stunt The race to win artificial intelligence Contributing to the solution The biggest problem our country is facing The country needs someone to bring it together The possibility of getting involved in politics People need to take responsibility for raising their own kids Don’t just complain, do something     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.

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FIVE keys to recapturing control of your emotions and why that is so important.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Realize that you have inherent worth because you are a human You are responsible for your own emotions Confidence is earned Begin to objectify your emotions Dial in your physical health   Join the Iron Council brotherhood   Order 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.

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Iron Council - the exclusive brotherhood of the Order of Man movement. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   (8:30) What is your favorite Christmas tradition? Why is it valuable to have traditions in your life? (16:00) What are your plans and projections for 2023? (18:20) What do you teach your son when he comes home with his first busted lip? (22:00) Do you ever get inspired for a podcast topic from a comment that is made in the Facebook group? (24:00) How do we rectify philosophy and rational thought with the new age idea of fulfillment? (32:00) Any tips on how to keep myself from stressing out too much when dealing with medical uncertainties regarding my son? (39:30) After being hurt by previous social/church groups, who disbanded during COVID, I no longer want to participate in these types of groups. We have moved to a new location and my wife wants me to get involved in or start new groups.  How should I deal with this? (49:00) How do I create resilience in my 3-year-old daughter? (56:00) Did you battle imposter syndrome on your journey to success? (1:08:50) What advice should I give my son when he only seems to care about working, drinking and camping? Should I care or just let him take care of his own life?   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 ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

Men, as you’re thinking about your New Year’s Resolutions, it’s easy to become trapped in day-dreaming . So many men look forward to what they want to accomplish but rarely do they calculate the plan to achieve their objectives and, most importantly, take the actions necessary. Today, I am joined by former Army Ranger and founder of Bare Performance Nutrition, Nick Bare. We discuss removing ego from the equation, looking at life as a series of “sprints,” managing expectations with important people in your life, keeping yourself from becoming resentful and callused towards others, and the power of “forward thinking and backward planning.”   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Men bond over working hard Getting started now The importance of having a vision for your business, family, and life The importance of delegation in a growing business Finding your identity outside of your business Backward planning your legacy Getting buy-in from your wife when you are “sprinting” in the business Why fitness is non-negotiable Considering how your goals can impact others Building mass and running Is there a time when enough is enough   Join the Iron Council brotherhood   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.