Order Of Man: Protect | Provide | Preside

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FIVE strategies to help fathers more effectively parent our daughters.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   We have to exemplify manliness Surround her with feminine women Teach her self-defense and situational awareness Help her to be independent Show her that she has value   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 this week’s top questions from Instagram.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (12:30) How do you continue to find the motivation to be the man you need to be after setbacks? (27:00) As you go about your day, when you are encountering God, are there moments that you are overcome with love and gratitude for the life that you are living thanks to Him? (34:00) What has been the biggest struggle you have encountered in fatherhood? (38:40) What is the most painful thing that you hear parents complaining about regarding their children? (42:10) How do we address the issue of nihilism that we run into while searching for meaning? (53:30) Do you have any injury prevention tips for training jiu-jitsu for the first time? (59:00) What are your thoughts on the mechanics (i.e., structure) of accountability?     Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up

So many of us talk a big game when it comes to helping future generations of boys become the men their families, friends, and communities need them to be. And, yet, so few are willing to do much about it other than cleverly-crafted platitudes.   My guest today is different. His name is King Randall and he is a man that is actually doing something about leading in his community and helping the young men who don’t have the same opportunities that many of us did. Today, we talk about what it takes to build a prep school for boys, the motto and mission of, “Let us Make Men,” how he got over asking for money and what it looks like to build a 501c3 organization, the pros and cons of being young, and how it’s character that makes the man.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Focusing on consistency and transparency Receiving pushback from the start Advantages and disadvantages of building an organization at a young age Teaching kids how to use social media as a business tool, not entertainment Private funding vs. government fundi

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses how being out of integrity is keeping you from reaching your goals and provides FIVE keys to help you close the integrity gap.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Consistency is key Have people in your corner Celebrate incremental wins Start serving other people Evolve   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 Instagram.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (25:00) What are you both most excited about? (Not including the Order of Man) (28:10) How did you manage your time and tasks when your kids were younger? (33:30) Should I quit my full time job to start farming with my family and do something I really enjoy, or take the safe and easy road with an 8-hour a day job and good benefits? How do I find the courage to take the leap? (42:30) How do I show my ex that I want “us” and I am better in a way that is confident and aggressive, but respectful and not needy? (51:00) How do you think the modern church is failing as it pertains to serving the needs of men? (55:20) In the context of marriage, how do you deal with “false ownership” from your wife? (1:00:00) How do you get better at listening to your own intuition?     Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and

As men, we all look around and see the problems that exist in society. But very few of us are willing to objectively look at what’s going on in our culture relative to the lesson we should have learned from examples throughout history. Couple that with our inability and/or lack of desire to improve our own situations and circumstances and it makes a recipe for disaster. My guest today is my close personal friend, Andy Frisella, and today we talk about his shift away from the MFCEO podcast to the RealAF podcast, why we need to be cognizant of the convenience vs. efficiency, learning to push the envelope, the obligation to evolve, and how you can adopt the “get better until you die,” mentality.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Building efficiencies in your life Keep your struggles and challenges in context Balancing quality of life with making more money We are being indoctrinated to settle for less Shifting from MFCEO to the Real AF podcast We are starting to outsmart the false media narratives America is designed to be

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses the importance of the father/son relationship and breaks down four characteristics that men should focus on the strengthen this relationship.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Sanctity Service Sacrifice Solidarity   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 Shawn Villalovos take on 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 do you deal with toxic or overbearing grandparents when dealing with your kids? (19:40) What traits does a man need to develop in order for the people he encounters to feel like he has the “it” factor? (36:00) Do you suggest I journal to improve in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? (49:00) How do you build generational wealth? (1:05:00) What tips do you have for sticking to a healthy diet?   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.

I think most of us would agree that society is increasingly moving toward towards the “entitled mentality.” Everywhere we turn people gripe about what they want, why they’re entitled to it, and why, “life isn’t fair.” My guest today takes exception with that mentality and, has proven throughout his life that, despite his challenges, is willing to purse and earn what he desires. His name is Darren Woodson. He’s a former NFL football player, ESPN Analyst, and successful real estate investor. Today, Darren and I talk about establishing a healthy identity, re-inventing yourself, resisting the victimhood mentality, the joy found in giving, hubris and humility, and a whole lot more.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Keeping yourself moving Making the most of the time you have Hard transition from playing football to ESPN Becoming resilient and avoiding the victim role Seeing identity in a positive light We need critical people on our side Applying lessons from the football field to life and business Finding accountability out

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler provides FIVE practices that you can take right now and every day to reinvent yourself.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Try to become that man that you needed in the past Be the kind of man that others need you to be Look for the guys in your life who are doing these things already Do what these men do Critique yourself   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 questions from the Iron Council and across social media.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (11:40) What steps have you taken to ensure that true men would be available to demonstrate the values you want your children to see and learn from if you were to pass away? (18:50) How would you respond if a man showed up to father/son event at your property with a transgender “son”? (22:00) How can men have productive conversations around difficult and polarizing topics, such as the recent “Roe vs. Wade” decision? (34:00) How do I show up in my relationship, where we have been separated for six months, when my wife is cold and distant? (41:00) What are three ways to make money while from a podcast? (44:40) What is the next big issue that you’d like the Supreme Court to address? (52:40) What is the hardest part about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training? (59:50) How do I get over social anx

Most of what we see and hear about on the socials regarding being a man is being a savage, a lion, a killer, etc. And, while I don’t dismiss the importance of embodying those traits and characteristics, equally important is how to lead with value and serve others.   My guest today, former Navy SEAL and CIA Operative, Ray “Cash” Care and I talk about how to embody both the savage and the servant. We cover overcoming past pain and trauma, outward explosions vs. inward implosions, the difference between problem makers and problem solvers, getting past self-sabotage, and so much more.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Creating a society of stronger men Growing in spite of past adversity Dealing with the haters You can’t save those who don’t want to be saved Protecting your family is an act of service Investing in yourself and your family   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

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler shares FIVE lessons learned from his recent hunting trip in Hawaii and explains how you can apply them in both hunting and life.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   You have to carve out time for yourself Surround yourself with like-minded, value-driven men Manage expectations Check your equipment You must be persistent   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 Drew Kachurak take on questions from the Iron Council and across social media.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (4:00) How do you support your wife in times when she is depressed or overwhelmed by life? (7:30) Is all the development we do in the Iron Council really just us choosing our own resistance and turning pro in the 4 quadrants? (12:00) How do I get my wife and kids on board with living a more minimalist lifestyle? (18:00) In what order should “preparedness” be conducted? (23:00) As a man, when your wife/significant other criticizes you or a decision you’ve made, how do you determine when you should push back and explain or defend yourself or just accept it and move on? (29:00) How do you identify your unique selling proposition? (33:00) How do you handle a strong willed teenager that pushes the limits and seems to have no regard for your authority? (39:40) What advice do you have for

You know that I’ve been a long-time outspoken advocate for pulling your kids from government education to home-based education but I also understand how many barriers are in place to doing so. From mindsets, skillsets, and financial resources, it can be daunting to even consider educating your kids within the walls of your home. Today, my guest Matt Beaudreau, and I talk about how to make it a reality. We cover the resources you need to homeschool your children, alternative paths outside of government and home-based education, common myths to pulling your kids from school, the difference between being educated and being schooled, the game of college, school-choice for parents, and so much more.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Difference between being “educated” and being “schooled” Destroying the homeschool “socialization” myth Lack of nuance in the public school system Most public school teachers have good intentions How do you get out of the public school system? Are we qualified to teach our own kids? The origins o

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down 10 tactics you should employ to engage in respectful and worthwhile discussions.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Maintain a humble attitude Keep your biases in check Me mindful of how your emotions affect you Be just with offing views Stay on topic Be civil Help your discussion partner save face Do away with rhetorical attacks Demand that the other person civil as well Be understanding Dont fold Be willing to walk away   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 questions from the Iron Council and across social media.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (4:40) What more can we do to help get this country back where it needs to be? (15:40) How do you deal with people who are negative and dragging you down? (26:00) When you get to the point in your life that you have exceeded every goal you have set currently, what’s next? What is the best way to set the next level? What steps in planning your next BP would you suggest? (43:40) Information is thrown at us from thousands of sources, how do you vet the source to gauge its credibility? (55:30) What is your every day carry? (56:00) What advice can you give to those who feel powerless to change their life for the better despite searching faith and temporal solutions? (1:04:00) Over the last year I've been on a journey of personal development, part of which has led me to the Order of Ma

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses how men can establish influence, credibility, and authority in every important area of life.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Influence: Your ability to modify people’s thought patterns, beliefs, or actions Credibility: Established through mastery and consistency Authority: Only comes after you have influence and credibility and you must be in the appropriate position.   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 Instagram.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (3:00) Are you looking for people to read advance copies of your book? (4:00) What homeschooling curriculum does your family use? (11:30) How do I take the next step to get engaged to my girlfriend? (20:40) How do you go about prospecting for new business clients and how do you go about closing a sale? (35:00) How have you dealt with anger issues in the past and what resources would you recommend? (47:20) Do you see a lack of strong men in the church? How should the church address this issue? (55:40) How does one navigate a relationship with his father, who has not lived up to what it means to be a man but is trying to change? (1:04:00) How do you stay in a job that you don’t enjoy, without letting it impact your mental health, until you are able to move into a different job or business?   Want maximum health

What does it mean to earn your stripes? It means that you have to go through the fire of challenge and adversity to thrive and win. That’s exactly what my guest, Tim Kennedy, has done all of his life. From serving as an Army Ranger to fighting in the UFC, and running multiple incredibly successful businesses, it’s fair to say that Tim Kennedy has officially earn his stripes but all the scars that come with it. Today, Tim and I talk about a broad array of topics in a short amount of time. We talk about time management, identifying and living out your priorities, dealing with foul-ups, comparing yourself to other people, and his latest book, Scars and Stripes.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   You are the problem, time is not the problem Managing a busy schedule with wife and children Influencing your kids while you still can Our country needs school choice The government wants everyone to be dependent on them Big tech in bed with government People are starving for “real”   Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, an