Order of Man

Work/life balance is a term that gets thrown around all the time. And, although I believe it's a bit of a misnomer, there is no question that finding the proper allocation of time, attention, and resources towards professional and personal pursuits is on plenty of men's minds.   That's why I'm stoked to finally be sitting down with my friend, Jesse Itzler . Jesse is someone who, in spite of his tr...

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses 5 critical steps in making the switch from amateur to professional.   Hit Ryan up on Instagram at  @ryanmichler  and share what's working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   An amateur dabbles, a professional is committed An amateur does things for fun, a professional makes money An amateur relies on organic growth, a professional is strategi...

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen field the week's top questions from inside the Iron Council.   Hit Ryan up on Instagram at  @ryanmichler  and share what's working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ 4:10 - Are you free? What does freedom look like to you? 16:40 - Do you do Wim Hof breathing and do you notice benefits? 35:06 - How long did it take for you to trust that...

My guest today needs no introduction. His name is Ben Shapiro and he is likely one of the most polarizing guests that I've had on since we started podcasting 6 years ago. But regardless of what you may think about him and his stances on the world's most pressing concerns, these are exactly the types of challenging conversations we should be having. Today, we cover a lot of ground including Ben's n...

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler outlines a three-part framework to help you develop a better relationship with failure.   Hit Ryan up on Instagram at  @ryanmichler  and share what's working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Accept that sometimes you fall short. Analyze where you failed. ACT.   Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our f...

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler is back, as he and Kipp Sorensen take on this weeks top questions from Facebook.   Hit Ryan up on Instagram at  @ryanmichler  and share what's working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ 3:00 Regarding homeschooling… Is there a plan to send the kids to college or trade school? What if they want to go back to public school? 7:00 What do your weekly family...

The world (and our social media accounts) are flooded with a false sense of bravado, machismo, and the "alpha" mentality from men who, when you peel back the layers, are dealing with some very difficult and challenging experiences and struggles. Unfortunately, many of them have never learned to deal with these experiences head on and end up doing a lot of mental and emotional damage to themselves...

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down five questions you can ask yourself to determine if you are living like a predator or living like prey.   Hit Ryan up on Instagram at  @ryanmichler  and share what's working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Do you kill or do you graze? Are you reactive or are you responsive? Are you focused or are you easily distracted? Do you run toward...

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Kipp Sorensen and guest co-host Shawn Villalovos tackle the week's hottest questions.   Hit Ryan up on Instagram at  @ryanmichler  and share what's working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ 2:40   What training outside of Jiu-Jitsu do you recommend? 4:40   What was your most life-defining moment? 19:00 If a vaccinated or unvaccinated person can still get and transm...

Needless to say, there has been a tremendous amount of turmoil and division in America over the past several years. This isn't new in the history of the United States but it seems to me that we, as citizens, are more divided than we've ever been on a myriad of issues from foreign policy, to COVID restrictions and mandates, to gun legislation and healthcare, and everywhere in between. And, my guest...

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses how to find opportunity through hardship.   Hit Ryan up on Instagram at  @ryanmichler  and share what's working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Start thinking about the long term - what/who are you going to create? What do you need in order to make it a reality - who do you need to become? Start formulating plan - what is your strategy fo...

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler is flying solo and answering the week's top questions from Order of Man's exclusive brotherhood .   Hit Ryan up on Instagram at  @ryanmichler  and share what's working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ 3:26 How do you be present and honest with yourself? 8:30 Do you ever wonder if you are taking everything too seriously? 15:00 What tips can you provide...

Increasingly, it seems to be that we're losing much of the common sense that we, collectively, once possessed. Common sense has been replaced with quick sounds bites, "clapbacks" on social media, and manufactured outraged designed to drive clicks and capture eyeballs and attention.   But my guest today is using his voice, social media, and any other platform available to share his common sense, ra...

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses three steps to help you turn your vision into reality.   Hit Ryan up on Instagram at  @ryanmichler  and share what's working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Dream big but work small Focused variety Honor the journey   Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course,  30 Days to Battle Re...

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen discuss Kipp's newly-awarded black belt and dig into your questions.   Hit Ryan up on Instagram at  @ryanmichler  and share what's working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ 11:24 Do you address topics, such as transgenderism, feminism, etc., with your children? If so, how? 19:24 How have you found success with creating your schedule a...

Gentlemen, I cannot tell you how stoked I am to have my guest on today, Mr. Michael Chandler . If you're not already familiar with who he is, Chandler is a three-time Bellator MMA Champion who only recently made his debut in the UFC after long-time speculation of him making the switch to UFC. On top of all of that, Michael is a devoted family man and we spent about half of our conversation talking...

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses how the OODA loop can help us make better decisions. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   The OODA Loop and decision making   Observe - Where are you currently and what exactly do you want? Orient - What are the steps that it will take to get me there? Decide - Make a decision....

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen sit down together at Origin's Jiu-Jitsu Immersion Camp to tackle the hottest questions of the week.   Hit Ryan up on Instagram at  @ryanmichler  and share what's working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ 6:00 What's going on with Ryan's belt? 7:12 Gi or no Gi? 16:00 Do you have any advice for men just starting out in Brazilian Jiu-Jit...

Frankly, gents, I don't even know what to say about this conversation. It was a powerful discussion from a man who has been through hell and back to fight for not only who he is as a man but as a father of his children. His name is Greg Ellis and, although you may not recognize his name, you have definitely seen him on the Silver Screen. Today we talk about the true purpose of vulnerability, why s...

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down the five steps to being present and how presence will help you achieve maximum success in every area of your life. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Five key elements of being present in the moment and how it can serve you effectively:   Focus Curiosity Humility Mastery Obj...

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen discuss Ryan's take on Afghanistan and tackle your hottest questions from the week.   Hit Ryan up on Instagram at  @ryanmichler  and share what's working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ 10:20 What are healthy ways that men can process sadness without feeling weak? 14:40 What areas should men focus on to render themselves obsolete an...

Every one of us intuitively knows that getting stronger is the right thing to do. It quite literally improves every facet of our lives from the influence we can develop with others, to the energy needed to build a business, and the stamina and mental fortitude needed to raise and lead a family. Why, then, do so many men slack in this department?   My guest, Sal Di Stefano, and I talk about that to...

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down what to do and what not to do when going through a separation or divorce. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   DO's Train your body Learn a new skill Develop a new hobby Start a side business Build new male friendships Participate in a physical challenge Get your financial aff...

In this week's ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take your questions from Facebook and discuss why every man should consider himself "awesome."   Hit Ryan up on Instagram at  @ryanmichler  and share what's working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ 11:20 What do you think is the source of apprehension in men surrounding counseling? 20:40 How do I develop more influence over my daught...

I had the opportunity to visit with Representative Madison Cawthorn with my family in DC last week and, let me tell you, it did not disappoint. We got a chance to tour the Capitol Building and get a small glimpse inside the world of politics and DC. But we also had the chance to sit down in his office and throw down the podcast you're about to listen to.   We talk about the world of politics, why,...