Order of Man

All of us have dreams and ambitions but too few of us are willing to act towards those desires. And, even if we are, it's easy to get derailed, distracted, and side-tracked. My guest today is one of my favorite authors on the planet. His name is Steven Pressfield . He's the author of The War of Art , Gates of Fire , The Legend of Bagger Vance , and his newest book, a memoir about his life filled w...

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler shares SIX steps to ensure that you are being "vulnerable" in an appropriate and effective way, through taking ACTION.   Hit Ryan up on Instagram at  @ryanmichler  and share what's working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Evaluate two things before you share a vulnerability: a) who are you telling and b) why are you telling them   Be objective in id...

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   (3:40) What are your thoughts on overcoming the shame cycle that you can experience when struggling with a habit you want to kick or a limiting beli...

Anger issues are something a lot of us, as men, deal with – more than would like to admit. And, while most of us are pretty good at disguising our anger, frustration, and resentment, all too often, it's lying just under the surface ready to expose itself to some unexpecting victim – usually the ones we love most. I'm joined by my friend, Connor Beaton , author of his newest book Men's Work: A Prac...

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler shares three simple steps to ensure that the legacy we pass on to our sons and daughters is a legacy that we desire and can be proud of.   Hit Ryan up on Instagram at  @ryanmichler  and share what's working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Work on the relationship you have with your father Work on yourself Work with your children   Order Ryan's new...

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...

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 c...

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; ...

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 plen...

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 fou...

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) Estab...

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 c...

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...

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...

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 o...

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,...

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 goo...

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 th...

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...

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 Co...

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...

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 t...

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 D...

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 a...

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...