The rugged life isn’t something most of us are accustomed to. In fact, most men around the world would shatter at the slightest sign of inconvenience, let alone going without power for a week, not having access to food for 24 hours, or fuel prices rising to historic and unprecedented prices.

So, how do we, as men, ensure we’ll be able to care of ourselves and others? By embracing the Rugged Life my guest, former Navy SEAL and New York Times Bestselling Author, Clint Emerson, and I discuss. Today, we talk about the threat of a Russian or (more likely) Chinese invasion, how our entire lives hinge on the factor of personal responsibility, the power of incremental improvement, and how to harness and embrace the rugged lifestyle.

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• We need to have a back up plan
• Insulate yourself with skills and preparation
• Options give you time, time gives you options
• Being healthy is a great way to thrive things things go bad
• We need to become less dependent on China
• The root of our problems is lack of personal responsibility.

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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses how capitalism, at its core, is a very manly societal construct.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.

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1. Capitalism promotes the idea of rights and responsibilities
2. Capitalism promotes innovation
3. Capitalism operates on merit
4. Capitalism promotes ownership of personal property

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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle 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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(8:40) How can we conquer our own biases and other people’s biases at the same time?

(15:30) What are the most important principles for choosing where to live?

(20:20) Is your idea of masculinity defined by capitalism and should it be?

(27:00) How do you find the balance between listening to other people who may know more than you and maintaining your convictions with what you know to be true?

(34:30) Should the church do more to support home education over public schooling?

(37:00) How do you figure out your path when you feel like you’ve lost your way?

(46:40) How do you deal with an unsupportive Mother in Law?

(49:00) How can I maintain a positive environment for my kids when their mom feels like being a part-time parent?

(56:10) What is a good tactic to teach kids to be aggressive in sports? How do you teach kids to not be afraid of the ball?

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Life is suffering. At least, it’s full of suffering. Unfortunately, too many men avoid voluntary suffering and, instead, choose the path of least resistance. But that path leads to a life of complacency and mediocrity.

My guest today is a man who runs (literally) towards suffering and hardship, not to make life harder than it needs to be but to prepare himself for what will inevitably come. His name is Cam Hanes. He’s a bowhunter first, an ultra-endurance athlete, and an incredibly motivating human being. Today, we talk about the purpose of suffering, making the decision to make yourself into something more, why working harder than others will always produces results, finding mentorship and friendship, dealing with negativity from others, his new book Endure, and why every man ought to embrace the mantra, “Train Hard, Hunt Easy.”

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• Learning to navigate time on your own
• Being motivated to “find your limit”
• Dealing with doubts despite success
• Creating bonds through hardship
• Using your strengths to inspire people and gain credibility
• The easy path never leads to anything great
• Determining which opportunities to pursue
• Why stay at a “normal job” when you don’t have to
• Running shoe companies becoming too “woke”
• Finding motivation by having a chip on your shoulder
• Providing an American-made option for hunting gear with Origin

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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down how focusing on small steps can lead to big results.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.

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1. Take one or two steps each day toward your objective
2. Measure success by hitting small targets, not by looking at the overall objective
3. When you hit the small targets, the ultimate objective will take care of itself
4. Don’t compare yourself to others

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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen answer the hottest questions from the Iron Council.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. 

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(19:30) What are your biggest takeaways from the Man Uncaged event?

(31:40) As a single man, what kinds of things can you do to fill your time without spending too much money?

(36:00) What are a few ways that you’ve been able to add value to other professionals that has allowed you to gain access to their network?

(48:10)  How do you handle the emotions of missing your kids’ activities in order to do things for yourself?

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My guests today is friend, former Navy SEAL, and New York Times Bestselling author, Jack Carr. We take so many difference routes in this conversation and all of them worthy of discussion.

Of course, we cover his latest book in the James Reece Saga, In the Blood, but we also get into how to eliminate distractions and maintain focus, how to keep yourself from getting tripped up with obstacles on your path to success, leading properly through effective communication, how writing daily can serve as a therapeutic practice, and how to find the perfect flow for projects and life.

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• Dealing with distractions
• Lessons from the writing process that relate to life
• Life will hit you hard, but keep things in perspective
• Turning mistakes into opportunities
• Challenges to the First Amendment
• There is a reason laws are written so broadly
• The financial side of writing
• The future of the James Reece series
• Ghost writing in fiction vs. non-fiction
• Terminal List coming to TV
• Its good to be forgiving of mistakes

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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler provides FOUR simple strategies for how you can rebound and regain your honor after you screw up.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.

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1. Admit the fact that you screwed up
2. Apologize to the person/people you hurt
3. Adjust your behavior
4. Accept the outcome

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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Shawn Villalovos discuss Shawn’s Mexican heritage and tackle 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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(17:20) When releasing a book, how do you decide between looking for a publishing company vs. self-publishing?

(32:50) How do you balance weight training with Jiu-Jitsu?

(40:00) If you were unable to go to the gym and had to work out at home, with limited time, what areas would you focus on?

(52:20) What are your favorite vacation spots?

(57:40) How do you define ‘what is enough for you’?

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Life never presents us with a linear path to success. Often, the journey is marred with failures, obstacles, setbacks, challenges, and detours. It’s what we do in the face of the inevitable that determines the level of satisfaction and fulfillment in our lives.

My guest today is a Master Bladesmith (in fact, he was able to achieve that status younger than anyone else in history), and the founder of Josh Smith Knives and Montana Knife Company. Today, Josh and I talk about his personal journey from forging knives in his teens, to working as lineman thinking he was making the right move for his family, then back to where it all started as we works to build the next great knife company from the ground up. We cover paying attention to the little things, the mixed emotions of starting a company, developing a powerful team culture, and finding confidence when you don’t have any experience.

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• Knife making as a kid
• A little bit of early luck
• Its good to have influence from a variety of men
• Transitioning from hand made to “production” knives
• Pivoting to keep providing for the family
• Business can skyrocket when you go all in
• Factors for fast growth and success
• You have to act or you lose credibility
• Its great to be able to give back
• Being responsible when pursuing your dream
• A lot of men lack a vision for the future
• Support at home is extremely important
• You have to have confidence in yourself

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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FOUR common myths about homeschool and why you should not let them stand in you way.  Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.

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1. You as a parent aren’t qualified to teach
2. The kids won’t be socialized
3. They won’t be exposed to new ideas
4. We don’t have the time or money to homeschool

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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen dive into the week’s top 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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(21:00) How did your kids handle the move to Maine? Do you have any thoughts and recommendations for someone making a similar move?

(29:00) What is a short story or poem that resonates with you?

(35:30) What are some tips for finding contentment or fulfillment in a job that doesn’t challenge you or push you, but pays the bills?

(45:40) How do you balance a masculine life with a spouse who makes 10x what I make?

(58:00) How does a father balance a career where he’s gone from home half the month? Is it better to find a job closer to home, or stick with the dream job?

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Back to visit again is repeat guest and friend, Ethan Suplee. He is an extraordinary actor. You’ve seen him in Remember the Titans, American History X,  Without a Paddle, and, of course, My Name is Earl. But he’s also an extraordinary man and has a ton of valuable wisdom to share as it relates to life, success, overcoming adversity, losing weight, getting in shape, and disciplining your life.

Today, we talk about all sorts of topics like masks and COVID, public school, making it in Hollywood and film, the value of hard work and value-driven decisions, mental and emotional health, the ease of modernity, and uncovering and unpacking the Truth.

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• Acting in movies vs. TV shows
• Examining truth in science
• Dishonesty in politics and the media
• Finding an acceptable level of risk
• When your choices affect others
• Nature vs nurture in raising kids
• Challenges in writing a memoir
• Living life on the edge vs playing it safe
• Finding satisfaction through hard work
• Where does self-identification stop
• The mob cannot determine what is best for everyone
• We need to have the right to “opt out”
• Selective outrage among Americans
• You benefit from the work you put in
• The deterioration of San Francisco and LA

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