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.
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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.
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(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 insights for how to keep men accountable as we move into the new year?
(31:40) How long does the Iron Council “Forge” approval process take?
(32:50) How do we keep a positive mindset in the world that we currently live in?
(40:00) How do you hold on to your faith in God when horrible things happen in your life?
(54:00) What is your favorite move in jiu-jitsu and what are you working on right now?
(1:01:20) What are some ways to teach your kids that Christmas is about more than just the presents?
(1:04:00) How do I start having a dream or goal?
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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 to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.”
Today, I’m joined by former Navy SEAL and cultural podcast host, Shawn Ryan. We talk about why politics and entertainment seem to be more about creating controversy than anything else, the hypocrisy in elected officials on both sides of the aisle, the impending danger of an open US border and Chinese globalization, raising kids in positivity, and why instead of simply complaining, we must be willing and able to do something about it.
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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.
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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.
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(8:30) What is your favorite Christmas tradition? Why is it valuable to have traditions in your life?
(16:00) What are your plans and projections for 2023?
(18:20) What do you teach your son when he comes home with his first busted lip?
(22:00) Do you ever get inspired for a podcast topic from a comment that is made in the Facebook group?
(24:00) How do we rectify philosophy and rational thought with the new age idea of fulfillment?
(32:00) Any tips on how to keep myself from stressing out too much when dealing with medical uncertainties regarding my son?
(39:30) After being hurt by previous social/church groups, who disbanded during COVID, I no longer want to participate in these types of groups. We have moved to a new location and my wife wants me to get involved in or start new groups. How should I deal with this?
(49:00) How do I create resilience in my 3-year-old daughter?
(56:00) Did you battle imposter syndrome on your journey to success?
(1:08:50) What advice should I give my son when he only seems to care about working, drinking and camping? Should I care or just let him take care of his own life?
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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 from the equation, looking at life as a series of “sprints,” managing expectations with important people in your life, keeping yourself from becoming resentful and callused towards others, and the power of “forward thinking and backward planning.”
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FIVE tactics that you can implement right now to start down the path toward self improvement. 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 questions from the Iron Council - the exclusive brotherhood of the Order of Man movement - 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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(3:00) What are your thoughts on men using emojis?
(5:20) Can you speak about why some men are seeing marriage as a less attractive lifestyle option?
(10:20) How has homeschooling changed for your son, Brecken, as he has entered his teenage years?
(12:50) What are some milestones and “rite of passage” moments men can implement for teenage boys?
(18:00) What practical tactics do you use to fight demons that you may face?
(22:30) Have you competed in a BJJ tournament or do you plan to compete at some point?
(23:15) How do you maintain a religious practice when most people in my life are not believers and ridicule my Catholic faith?
(29:30) How does one communicate about a problematic action that is directly affecting the person and oneself?
(36:50) What are your thoughts on “spiritual bypassing?”
(42:00) What are your thoughts on hiring friends and family?
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I think it’s safe to assume that if you’re listening to this podcast, you’re a man who is interested in becoming a more capable man. Unfortunately, the men who have come before us have, in a lot of ways, made it possible for us not to have to step up the way we as men ought to – as “savage servants.”
Today, I am joined by Nick Koumalatsos – a former member of Marine Reconnaissance – to talk about what it means to be a “Savage Servant.” We also discuss physical fitness as the foundation of what it means to be a man, why we must fabricate struggle, positive programming, and personal growth through humility.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler takes on topics from the Order of Man Facebook Group, including handling failure and responding when things don’t go your way. 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 respond to the 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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(9:00) How present does a father need to be in order to be impactful?
(18:30) How do I balance stress of being a father, working a very time-consuming job, and pursing my passion of getting into politics?
(22:00) Can you recommend some resources to help me grow in self-confidence?
(25:20) What have you learned about how stress management and time management correlate in business and life?
(32:00) How do I know I am making the right move for my family when I am making a decision that will improve the situation for my immediate family, but will also distance my wife from her extended family, which is very important to her?
(44:30) What was the biggest challenge, outside of alcohol, to get you to 4 months of sobriety?
(52:40) How do we help friends and family in their struggles with alcohol or sobriety?
(1:05:00) Do you find it difficult to give yourself grace?
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Finding our sense of worth as men can be an extremely daunting task. We’re often led to believe that if we say just the right things, do all the things we should be doing, and achieve the success society has deemed appropriate, we’ll find what we’re looking for.
Unfortunately, many of us are left with a sense of emptiness in spite of our worldly success. My guest today is my good friend Granger Smith. Today, we tackle a conversation we really haven’t had on the podcast as we talk about self-worth, the danger in the “love yourself” message, why cultural Christianity doesn’t cut it, feeling like a fraud, and ultimately finding faith and hope in God.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FOUR strategies to help you overcome the tendency to self-sabotage. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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Why do we self-sabotage?
How do we self-sabotage?
How do we KILL self-sabotage?
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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen respond to the top questions of the week. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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(0:00) Show kick-off⠀
(1:30) Bloom where you’ve been planted or go forth and change the world?
(8:00) Do you have any thoughts on finding and retaining good team members for my construction business?
(14:20) What are you guys focusing on in Jiu Jitsu right now?
(23:40) Do you think you still start putting on a father-daughter event?
(23:30) How important is it to have a morning and nightly routine? Would you share what you do for your routines?
(30:00) What criteria do you have for getting involved with a church?
(33:00) What can we do to start making tough people as soon as possible?
(37:00) What are some ideas for a side hustle while I am a full-time seminary student?
(41:52) How can you take time to relax and focus on family in between the grinds of work and life?
(45:40) Do you have any tips for me and my daughter as we prepare to start a podcast together?
(48:20) How do you deal with having one son who has chosen an activity that you are also interested in, while another son has not shown interest in anything yet, without showing favoritism?
(52:20) My family does a monthly call to stay in touch but it is growing stale. How do I start trying to change it so that it can be more valuable than it is now?
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Marriage is one of the most challenging yet rewarding pursuits for a man. Unfortunately, very few of us have ever been taught how to successfully navigate the dynamics between men and women. And, all too often, it leads to headache, heartbreak, and divorce.
Today, I’m joined by marriage expert Keith Yackey to talk about these dynamics and how to successfully build a long and thriving marriage. We talk about the ROI (return of intimacy) in marriage, how a man gains his power back after giving it away, the “mommy matrix,” why seeking her validation will backfire, and the 5 dials of a powerhouse marriage.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FIVE strategies to build and strengthen your friendships with other men. 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 respond to 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⠀
(3:15) When everything feels like it's falling apart and you feel like giving up, how do you push through it?
(13:30) How can you build confidence in yourself after taking a major blow, such as an unwanted divorce?
(18:00) After shooting the biggest whitetail buck of my life, how do I maintain my sense of pride and stay modest about what I’ve accomplished and not let the jealously of people make me feel guilty?
(22:00) Why don’t more men share mental health struggles and provide support for each other versus leaving each to fight a battle on their own?
(26:10) How do you overcome complacency?
(27:40) Is there a pathway you or Kipp recommend for working toward quitting my job? What some considerations, other than money, that I should be aware of?
(32:30) In your opinion, is journaling worth it?
(37:00) How are you helping your children to be gritty when their lives are actually significantly more comfortable than your life was growing up?
(40:20) How do we balance striving for excellence without being crippled by the ideal or perfect? Any tips for overcoming the obstacle of perfection so we can improve? Or is this a false dichotomy? Is there a way to pursue perfection without falling into inaction?
(50:20) How to combat intense social anxiety?
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Fear is something that all of us have to deal with. Yet, too many men allow their fears to cripple them from what otherwise could be an incredibly meaningful life. Today, I’m joined by former Navy SEAL, Eddie Penney to talk about why fear drives too many of our life decisions.
We discuss hitting rock bottom and crawling out, the compound effect of small and simple tasks that lead to big results, the distinction between “fault” and “responsibility,” the power of therapy, overcoming means of sedation, and living life unafraid.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses a 3-part framework that men can use to overcome anger. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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1. Get to the root of why we are angry (who, what, when, where, why, how)
2. Learn to deal with anger in healthy ways
3. Learn to express yourself in a healthy way
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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen respond to 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.
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(0:00) Show kick-off⠀
(4:00) What is your opinion on the use of crossbows during archery season?
(8:20) What are some activities I can give a group of boys to scratch the primal itch without being destructive or dangerous?
(13:30) Where do I draw the line between extreme ownership and letting go, as management has continued to add responsibilities to my plate with the departure of other staff?
(22:30) In your separation with the wife, did you encounter a lot of negative comments and lack of support from your friends?
(27:00) In a difficult circumstance, how do you prepare to be uncomfortable but not struggling?
(37:10) With today’s economy and interest rates, what are your thoughts on buying a house right now and refinancing after rates go down or waiting for things to turn around?
(40:20) How do you build in margin in a service-based business?
5050 From a faith perspective, when at a crossroads or facing a tough decision, ow do you know you are acting out God’s plan?
(1:00:24) What are some strategies for dealing with groups or activities that brought you joy in the past but now you are finding them monotonous or less engaging?
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Serious pornography addiction is something millions and millions of men are currently dealing with. Many of these men know their addiction has gotten out of hand and yet they cannot seem to find a way to break the shackles of pornography.
My guest today has worked with thousands of men over the last 4 years to finally overcome their destructive addiction once and for all. His name is Sathiya Sam and today we talk about the three greatest obstacles to overcoming addiction, how viewing pornography is often a symptom of a deeper problem, why safety, intimacy, and significance lie at the root of this addiction, why traditional methods of overcoming pornography don’t work, and 3 pillars every man needs to establish if he hopes to finally free himself from porn.
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In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses FOUR mindsets that will help men lead more effectively. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.
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Joining me back on the podcast today for this bonus episodes and one of my favorite guests of all-time is Tim Tebow. We talk a lot about what plagues so many men and keeps them from progressing – guilt, shame, and remorse for past actions.
We also cover how healthy competition drives productive performance, not losing focus of the mission in pursuit of the mission, what responsibility really means and how to exercise it, and finding your own sense of worth, value, and significance.
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In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Shawn Villalovos respond to questions from the Order of Man Facebook Group and 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.
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(5:45) When starting your business, how big was your vision for how large it would become? Were you immediately focused on the big picture (office’s all over the country) or more focused on creating an excellent single office with processes that were scalable?
(16:40) As a leader, what is the best way to tell an employee that they need to get their shit together?
(23:00 What boundaries do you suggest a spouse should put in place after infidelity?
(31:00) With the holidays approaching, what should realistic expectations be for spending time with family? What is a healthy amount of time to give to others?
(39:40) What are some recommendations for how a city boy can become proficient in archery and get out and hunt?
(51:30) My girlfriend just left me…should I have a vision that is more focused on myself or should I keep my vision focused on family and others?
(56:26) What is your best way to confront your competition in a challenge when you notice that they are competing out of integrity?
(1:02:30) What is your position on self-awareness assessments, such as the Clifton Strengths assessment?
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Psychological safety. It’s not something that we think a whole lot about even though we talk a lot about a man’s innate desire to protect those he’s closest to. But when it comes to the mental and emotional security of our loved ones, we often fall short.
My guest today is my good friend Larry Hagner who is the founder of the Dad Edge and Dad Edge Podcast. Today, Larry and I talk about powerful communication strategies with our wife and kids, how crucial climate is when it comes to communicating effectively, how curiosity serves as a powerful lubricant for improving our conversations, and how to effectively create psychological safety for our loved ones to open up to us.
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