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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(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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All of us have heard from men who wonder if it’s too late to start in life. Many of them believe they may have missed the one shot they had to make something of themselves, or they’ve “wasted” too much of their lives. My guest today, Founder of Not Dead Yet, Matthew Vincent, makes the case that it’s never too late to start as long as there is air in your lungs and blood pumping through your heart.
Today, we have an extremely fascinating discussion on so many different topics including several we don’t see eye to eye on. Specifically, we talk about the scarcity vs. abundant mindset, the value of hate and love, the dangers in the “hedonic treadmill,” connecting with others as a powerful motive for overcoming destructive behavior, and the immense liberty found in becoming completely aware of yourself.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses why men should be seeking courage rather than confidence and how the pursuit of courage will lead to confidence when going after our goals. Ryan also offers five steps men can implement to become more courageous. 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 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) Show kick-off⠀
(8:00) What is your advice to men top finally take that first step toward conquering the thing that challenges them most?
(20:20) How do I deal with the regrets of wasted time?
(25:00) Do you think the Order of Man and Iron Council is the best way for men to interact and learn from each other?
(30:20) How did you manage working long hours when you were building your side business, while not neglecting fitness and your family?
(38:00) Do you plan to address the specific problems that led to your divorce?
(47:00) Why does nothing I ever do seem like enough?
(53:30) How do you stay consistent with your vision?
(56:20) What should I consider when preparing for a potential strike at my company?
(58:40) What is your current belt color in Jiu-Jitsu?
(59:00) What role do you think religion and faith have in raising children?
(1:01:20) What is the relationship between God’s sovereignty and a man’s responsibility?
(1:06:00) How has going through a divorce changed the way you view other areas in your life?
(1:10:40) How do you not let feelings of resentment and betrayal influence your communication with your ex-wife?
(1:16:40) How are you dealing with the grief of losing your marriage during this time?
(1:18:50) what advice would you give someone who is struggling with self-confidence and what others’ perception of him is?
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I think we can all agree that dating isn’t what it used to be even 20 years ago. With the rise of hook-up culture, extreme feminism, woke ideology, and a general increase in degeneracy today, it can feel impossible at times to find the right woman, let alone start a relationship with her.
My guest today is David Meessen, a dating coach for men, who has helped hundreds of men overcome confidence issues, improve communication, and attract high-value women. Today, David and I talk about the rise in resentment towards women (and how that doesn’t help your cause), why your intent is more important than your tactics when approaching women, how to become verbally agile, showing proof of who you are over your promises, why needs not being met is the single greatest factor in emotional insecurity, and whether it’s better to win over her brain or her heart.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FIVE reasons why every man should consider starting a business and some things you should consider when deciding what kind of business to start. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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Things to consider when looking to start a business:
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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) Show kick-off⠀
(6:50) Do you have any insights and tips for speaking more smoothly and naturally when podcasting?
(13:20) What practical ways do you find balance, when you are planning, to make sure responsibilities and self growth steps are accounted for while still finding enough buffer time for yourself to avoid burn out?
(16:00) When is leisure/relaxation acceptable?
(33:25) Is there anything you gentleman do that helps you in the morning to stick on task to your schedule or challenge yourself?
(46:15) How do you start to objectively judge and correct your flaws when your inability to do so in the past is the reason it's an issue that hasn't improved?
(56:40) What tips or thoughts would you have on smoothing things out and creating more consistency when my ex-wife and I have different approaches to raising our children?
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Failure, setbacks, f-ups, and mess ups are all part of life. It’s just part of the human condition. When most people fail, they choose to stay there. But in failure, there is a redemption story in the works…if you’re willing to make it happen.
My guest today is intimately familiar with failing and getting back in the fight – both literally and figuratively. His name is George Foreman and everyone is likely familiar with him from being heavyweight champion of the world (twice) to his infamous George Foreman Grill. You may not know the rest of the story. Today, George and I talk about the comeback story, his near-death experience and how it changed him, serving in your community and giving others hope, and making the most of second chances.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses why Satan wants us to be miserable and FIVE strategies men can implement to prepare for this opposition and overcome 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, 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.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
(0:00) Show kick-off⠀
(6:25) What are some ways to practice delayed gratifications?
(20:20) What keeps you going from day to day when your routine toward improvement becomes monotonous?
(27:10) Is it ever appropriate to call someone else out in public for being rude to others?
(36:00) What experience do you have with fasting? What benefits have you noticed?
(42:00) What is the best way to deliver unsolicited feedback in the work setting?
(48:40) How do I deal with coworkers having difficult or unruly conversations over chat?
(51:00) What are ways to overcome the fear of failure or the unknown after you get over the initial excitement of getting started?
(59:30) What are some tools lot maintain calm or composure when your children or spouse wife say or do something that irritates you?
(1:04:10) What are some steps to finding homeschool-friendly states with lots of freedom?
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We’ve all heard of Stoicism. But do we really know what it means, how to implement in our lives, and whether or not it conflicts with other doctrine we may ascribe to – mainly Christianity.
My guest today, Brady Pesola, and I strive to answer those questions as we discuss the four cardinal virtues of Stoicism – wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance. We also unpack what Stoicism really means (and, contrary to popular belief, it is not the suppression of emotions), how philosophy is the “love of wisdom,” why anxiety is not inherently bad, the power in knowing that others are allowed to feel the way they do, and, ultimately, going to bed a better man than you woke up.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses the importance of being intentional with the sources of influence we allow into our lives and how allowing the wrong things to “poison the well” can have long-lasting, negative consequences. 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 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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(0:00) Show kick-off⠀
(5:30) How do you overcome complacency?
(18:30) What are some techniques to gain new client who currently uses a competitor to provide a service?
(28:20) Do you believe psychology plays a big role in economics?
(38:40) How does one show themself grace?
(49:20) How do I have better focus on a task or goal and not overthink?
(55:20) How can I best support my son when his mother (my ex-wife) is not being supportive of his activities and interests?
(1:07:00) How do you explain to people stoicism and being religious simultaneously?
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