Order of Man

Some 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...

In 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 wor...

In 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...

With 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...

In 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 Plann...

In 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...

It'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...

In 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...

In 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? (...

The 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...

In 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...

In 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...

We'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...

In 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...

In 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 havi...

We'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...

In 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 a...

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  @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) Ca...

Every 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 develope...

In 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   Mem...

In 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 da...

Child 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 t...

In 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 tho...

In 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...

Trust 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,...