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.
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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 having your individual sovereignty being a man without coming off as selfish?
(19:00) Since writing the book “Sovereignty,” how has your view of the concept changed?
(29:40) what are some strategies to help lead our wives through a hard miscarriage, while having the sovereignty to address our own issues?
(36:20) How has the time with your children been since separating from your wife?
(44:00) How have you dealt with burnout and continued to push through to reach your objectives?
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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 director and consultant, and TV reality show star, Remi knows what he wants, what he doesn’t, and how to pursue everything with an eye towards exceptionalism and mastery. Today, we talk about not becoming a “one-note guy,” getting over Fear of Missing Out when declining opportunities, why writing is one of the best ways to articulate your thoughts, why it’s a mistake to write off the success of others, and timeless advice he learned from his mom like the mantra, “Whatever you do, do it right.”
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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.
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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.
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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) Can you share your thoughts on building and following through on a first-time Battle Plan?
(8:20) Is there a difference between doing the Battle Plan on the app or in the journal vs. just keeping track in a journal?
(12:00) Is it best to build your objectives on the previous quarter, or should you bounce around, as long as it moves you toward your vision?
(15:00) What does your battle plan look like for Q3?
(19:00) How can I incorporate a side hustle into my battle plan, while having a full time career?
(21:00) Any advice for a new Iron Council member?
(23:00) Can “nutrition” alone be an objective for the condition quadrant?
(27:40) How do you reconcile with a fear of failure?
(33:20) Do you have any tips on going after multiple goals at once?
(37:40) Why is it hard to see your dad, who was once a strong and able-bodied man, deteriorate?
(42:00) How is your BJJ journey going now that you are back in Utah?
(43:10) How much do you involved your girlfriend in discussing your own goals and plans for the future?
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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 developed for overcoming some of the worst scenarios he and others have overcome in their lives. We discuss the concept of “chair flying” as a method for anticipating and preparing for traumatic events, the difference between those who adapt to challenge and those who don’t, why we as men need to wrap our heads around “operating in the ugly,” overcoming festering emotional wounds, and how to triumph over trauma.
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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
Membership in the Iron Council is currently open for a limited time. Get more info here.
Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!
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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.
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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 day thoughts? Or is that just projecting as I can't expect them to remember as my kids are not standing next to me?
(26:00) I’m a step dad to a 14-year-old daughter. I’ve been in her life for 8 years, but still haven’t found that connection. What are your thoughts on helping to build that bond?
(34:40) What can I do to repair the relationship with my older children?
(43:20) How do you balance or navigate being a new business owner and your family?
(47:30) How do you navigate being a father that is present in your kids life’s while spending the time necessary to grow a business, volunteer, be there for them men in your battle team, and all the things we need to do to be good men?
(57:00) I can’t get the voice of my abusive father out of my head and I’m afraid that I am showing signs of behaving in a similar way toward my own children. What advice would you offer to help me and guys like me in similar circumstances?
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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 to rescue children from dangerous and despicable sex rings. Today, we talk about what a truly compassionate border policy would look like, the hyper-sexualization of the world and the degeneracy it leads to, how unintended policy incentives often make problems worse, why evil lurks behind the concept of tolerance, and his latest film uncovering the underground child sex trade, Sound of Freedom.
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Membership in the Iron Council is currently open through the end of June. Sign up today!
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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.
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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.
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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 with crafting my vision?
(32:00) How did you grow the Iron Council from 20 men to 100?
(41:00) What advice can you provide on balancing time with my fiancé and child and my own personal growth and fitness after recently having our first child?
(45:30) What have you learned from the process of building a home and how can you apply this to your life in the future?
(54:50) Any tips on public speaking?
(1:06:00) When are you reopening the Iron Council again?
Membership in the Iron Council opens up on Thursday, June 15, for a limited time. Get more info here.
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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, Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken. We talk about trust being a learned skill, the process for repairing trust, 5 factors that drive the trust system, trust as a long game vs. a short game, and how trust fuels every single aspect of life.
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Membership in the Iron Council opens up on Thursday, June 15, for a limited time. Get more info here.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses why you need to create a battle rhythm in your life and FIVE key strategies to design and implement this Battle Rhythm. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler takes 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.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
(0:00) Episode intro⠀
(4:10) How do you control anger before it becomes rage?
(15:30) With all that is going on in the world today, why are people not talking about generational riptide?
(21:50) How do I deal with my wife after giving birth when she is mad at me for losing weight but isn’t making the best choices around fitness and nutrition for herself?
(30:30) Does taking a family vacation stress you out?
(33:30) How do you handle people who want to take your place in a leadership position, but they are not as capable as you are?
(40:00) What can one do to develop a stronger self-worth and self-esteem?
(46:20) How do I help my wife and children through the trauma of being in a major car accident?
(51:20) What practical things do you start doing every day to move you closer to the person that you want to be?
(55:00) How do you deal with the negative people who constantly tell you that you cant do what you need to do?
(58:30) What did you learn from a recent failure?
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Many of us have been in some horrible circumstances. Between war, rioting, home invasion, active-shooter situations, natural disasters, civil unrest, and more, it’s becoming increasingly common to find ourselves in life and death struggles. We must not be unprepared for when that day arrives.
My guest today, Mike Glover, formerly in the Special Forces and CIA contractor, joins me today to talk about ensuring we are prepared should we encounter one of these moments. We discuss his latest book, Prepared, increasing risk tolerance, fortifying your home and equipping your vehicle, the importance of self-discipline, paranoia and the Law of Diminishing Returns, peacocking for safety, policing each other, and surviving worst case scenarios.
In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses the importance of leading by example and provides SIX strategies to help garner influence with others. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler takes on your questions from Instagram. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
(0:00) Episode intro⠀
(3:20) When you have a lot on your plate, how do you keep your sanity and your family in tact?
(8:20) Will I ever see you again on the mats in Maine?
(9:20) Is there a book you would recommend, along with the Bible, to help with your walk as a Christian?
(10:25) How is sobriety and how can I support your journey?
(13:30) How do you think people build community when people tend to keep opposing views as far away as possible?
(19:00) How do you start a t-shirt printing business without using amazon or bulk ordering?
(23:40) How are you dealing with losing your marriage at this early stage?
(32:50) How do I allow myself grace when trying to start something new?
(40:00) Do you ever find it hard to find motivation? Do you ever want to quit doing your podcast?
(42:00) How did you get your son into lifting?
(46:00) How do you cope with the “I’m to old to start over” thoughts?
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“I’m babysitting my kids,” is likely something a lot of you fathers have used as an excuse or reason not to do something else. I know I certainly have. But we don’t really babysit, do we. Babysitting our children implies they aren’t our inherent responsibility and that, obviously, is not the case.
My guest today, Nate Feathers, makes the case against “babysitting our children,” and, instead, shows fathers a better way to approach the relationship between father and son or daughter. Today, we talk about kids mimicking our behavior, the changes in culture with regards to fatherhood, how to bond effectively with newborns, toddlers, and teens, learning to let go of your children, how to keep the relationship (and sex life) with your wife thriving, and why it’s not accurate to assume that you’re ever “babysitting” your children.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses how the key to finding joy and happiness is being present in the moment and offers FIVE strategies to put this into action. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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Bonus tip: Let go of the hidden agenda
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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Iron Council and Instagram. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
(0:00) Episode intro⠀
(10:40) How do you get through letting the woman you love and the mother of your children go?
(25:15) Would you say God is in favor of divorce? And if not, how did you feel, getting a divorce, knowing that it was going against God’s wishes?
(32:10) Is it normal to feel guilty when trying to level up and reach for your dreams?
(40:40) how do you help a loved one who feels like they are letting you down, when you feel like they are doing the best they can in the grand scheme of things?
(42:20) How do you handle when your beset isn’t good enough?
(47:30) How would you deal with an overbearing mother-in-law, particularly regarding the kids?
(51:40) How, as a man, do you deal with feeling inadequate?
(54:50) How do you get involved with a new community when moving to a new city and you don’t know anyone?
(57:00) In what places is stoicism necessary and in what places should men be more open?
(1:05:20) How can young sons with weak, tyrant fathers reconcile that relationship?
(1:08:10) How can you filter out what we read and watch?
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The mid-life crisis. It’s something we’ve all heard about. Many men have likely experienced it. Typically, the midlife crisis is associated with driving around a sports car from your childhood and trying to land women 10-15 years your younger. But the midlife crisis is a bit more nuanced than that and doesn’t require looking or acting like a d-bag to navigate it. In fact, if handled correctly, men’s middle years can be some of the most powerful and transformative years of his life.
Today, I’m joined by Greg Scheinman to talk about how to make that happen. We talk about overcoming trauma and victimization, what he calls “over-indexing” in certain aspects of your life, six “f’s” of life to focus on, the power of purpose, process, and payoff, and how to successfully navigate the midlife crisis.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses the importance of actually measuring your progress toward goals. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Iron Council. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
(0:00) Episode intro⠀
(10:30) Is it important to understand what hope is and where it comes from? What is your source of hope?
(18:00) What steps would you take when entering a step-father role for an 8-year-old girl?
(26:00) How do you balance being disciplined with your Battle Plan when you are on a trip for the holidays?
(33:30) How can we understand the difference between motivation and discipline?
(36:40) How do I deal with regrets of lost time? I feel like I have wasted my 20s.
(43:20) Is self-respect internal or a learned trait?
(51:50) What is your advice for when we need to choose between two difficult decisions in life?
(54:20) How can I help my wife when she is feeling disconnected and stressed?
(1:01:30) How do I lead up the chain of command when my superior seems clueless and disinterested in what is going on in my area of responsibility?
(1:05:00) I feel like I am doing all the right things but my heart is still broken. How do I begin to find joy and happiness?
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Running a business and leading a family can be such a challenging aspect of life. Both require so much time and attention and although similar in a lot of ways, the way you lead professionally is not always translatable into leading personally.
My guest today is Steve Chou, the author of The Family First Entrepreneur. Today, Steve and I talk about not being a stranger to your kids, practical strategies for avoiding burnout and unnecessary stress, whether you should stay at your current employment or “burn the boats” when starting a side business, and how side-hustles boost confidence! A lot of these things I wish I would have learned a whole lot sooner.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses three factors that contribute to the isolation that many men feel and offers five strategies that will help you overcome this loneliness. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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Factors that contribute to isolation as men
Strategies to help men overcome loneliness
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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Iron Council and Instagram. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
(0:00) Episode kick-off⠀
(13:45) How can I encourage my wife to be more intentional and strategic with her actions when dealing with a challenging situation at work?
(25:30) Do you have any experience with or have you interviewed anyone regarding mindfulness meditations?
(26:50) Are you and Brecken going to continue recording the Man in the Making podcast?
(29:50) What do you do when a group outgrows its weakest member?
(38:00) If you could pay for three skills, what would they be and why?
(49:00) Would you recommend getting married and why?
(51:40) How do I deal with emotions or opinions that I cant understand or pinpoint?
(1:05:50) How impactful do you feel that therapy has been?
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