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We live in a culture of ultimate softness but there seems to be a resurgence of men who understand the value of being tough, resilient, and gritty. These are the men I aspire to be more like because I understand how crucial it is, as Theodore Roosevelt states, to "keep the barbarian virtues." Today, I am joined by my friend, Brian Call, AKA Gritty, to talk about how hunting and connecting with nature makes you tougher, why we need to learn from the men who have gone before, the role parents play in developing fortitude in their children, and how you can develop more grit. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS How to get started in bow hunting How hunting makes you tougher Developing discipline through hobbies The dangers of being disconnected from your food How the mass of our meat gets processed Why eating meat is not unethical How hunting creates a wide range of emotional sorrow and joy Why you need to learn from men who have gone before How to keep calm in a potentially dangerous situation The role parents play in developing grit in their children The danger of the "outrage society" in which we live Why it's not a good idea to search for "happiness" How to overcome fear and weakness through exposure How minimalism helps you become free BRIAN CALL Gentlemen, today I have the honor of introducing you to my friend, Brian Call. He is an avid bow hunter and the founder and host of the Gritty Podcast where he talks all things bowhunting and developing more grit. I've been following him and his work for quite some time now and I finally had the chance to connect with him in this candid interview. What really resonates with me about Brian is his willingness to share not only his victories but his setbacks and how he's managed to overcome them. I hope you enjoy this powerful conversation with a man I really admire and respect. Please leave us a review at https://orderofman.com/itunes Shownotes: https://orderofman.com/179 Website: https://orderofman.com

One of my biggest struggles is patience. I think the same holds true for any high-achieving man. We tend to want the results immediately. Unfortunately, it just doesn't work that way. That, however, does not mean we need to sit back and simply wait for our goals to come to fruition. Today, I share six strategies for exercising patience while assertively working towards our objectives. www.orderofman.com/FFN121 Please leave us a rating and review!

In our first-ever "Ask Me Anything," Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen field questions from members of the Order of Man Facebook Group. They cover how one overcomes guilt and past mistakes, how to support a wife with a stressful job, how to change the future, and so much more. Please leave us a rating and review!

There is so much to talk about in the world today but very few people who are capable of having an intelligent conversation about some sensitive subjects without completely losing their minds. Today, I am joined again by my friend, Sal Di Stefano to talk about a lot of these hot and polarizing topics including how technology is changing conversation, the moral implications of markets and governments, how important it is that fathers are in the home, the legalization of drugs, the shift towards nihilism, and everywhere in between. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The power of decentralization How technology is changing conversations The importance of embracing immerging technology The problems with formal higher education How free markets allocate resources effectively and efficiently Why policy needs to be enacted based on data, not feelings The moral implications of markets and governments How minimum wage requirements price out entry-level workers How the rejection of personal responsibility leads to nihilism How money fixed the problem found in voluntary trade The dangers inherently found in "equality of outcome" How market specialization creates more productive results The slippery slope of enacting laws to protect you from yourself The negative and positive impact of legalizing drugs How important it is that fathers are in the home How children become a powerful source of purpose and direction for fathers How and why every man needs to find purpose and direction in life How your self-help journey should start in the gym How intermittent fasting can benefit you in all aspects of your life The slippery slope of enacting laws to protect you from yourself The importance of nutrition in your health overhaul SAL DI STEFANO Sal Di Stefano is back for round two. He is someone that I've gotten to know over the past couple of years. We've been able to connect because we agree on a lot of the same issues and are extremely interested in having important and relevant dialogue on topics most people shy away from. Sal is the co-founder of MindPump Media. He's spent nearly 20 years as a fitness and personal trainer and focused science and truth to the fitness industry. Although we only talk about fitness and nutrition towards the end of this conversation, it's apparent that Sal is someone who strives to find objective truth in all facets of life and prides himself and sharing that truth with others. Please leave us a review at https://orderofman.com/itunes Shownotes: https://orderofman.com/178 Website: https://orderofman.com

Unfortunately, finding a man of character, conviction, and principle has become increasingly difficult. More and more, men are becoming wishy-washy, weak, cowardly, and otherwise pathetic. Today, I share 5 simple strategies every man can employ to grow a spine become a man of strength and character. www.orderofman.com/FFN120 Please leave us a rating and review!

Building a business is something on so many men's minds. I can't even begin to count how many men I hear from who are unsatisfied with where they are with regards to their professional life and career path. Today, I talk with my good friend, Jordan Harbertson, co-founder of MTNOPS, to uncover how he's been able to build a thriving business. We cover the importance of proximity to other powerful people, how to know when you're ready to take the entrepreneurial leap, striking the balance between giving and taking, and how every man can build a business of meaning and significance. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Our dependence on technology The importance of proximity to other powerful people How to tell a powerful story to connect with others How to build something special in your life How to identify and connect with the right people The first steps to discovering your purpose How to know if you're ready to take a leap into entrepreneurship How to get your wife on board with a new venture Addressing and overcoming obstacles How improving communication improves all areas of life How to strike the balance between giving and taking Why belief in what you're doing is so important How to become more influential by changing yourself JORDAN HARBERTSON Men, I am honored to introduce you to my friend, Jordan Harbertson. He and I met years ago as we both launched our businesses around the same time. I've been inspired watching him market his business and create something truly special for himself, his business partners, his community, and his family. I've watched him and his partners take MTN OPS from a simple idea to a powerhouse in the very crowded marketplace of supplemental nutrition. Jordan is one of the most real people I know. He takes about his struggles personally and professionally including his transformation with his fitness over the past several months and what it takes to succeed in business and life. Please leave us a review at https://orderofman.com/itunes Shownotes: https://orderofman.com/177 Website: https://orderofman.com

Most men know how critical it is to build a team around him but very few men invest the time, energy, and resources into building one. Today I talk about why a team is so important and share five strategies for building a powerful group of men who will help you succeed. www.orderofman.com/FFN119 Please leave us a rating and review!

Legendary is a term we hear often. But, when is the last time you actually thought about what it meant? Being legendary is about creating and living a life in which the principles and lessons you leave behind will last long after you're dead and gone. Today, I'm joined by the President of Sorinex, Bert Sorin. We cover the importance of creating the right culture, balancing family time with professional ambition, leading through vulnerability, and how a man becomes legendary. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The importance of the right culture Balancing family time with professional ambition The power of presence Why vision is so critical How to overcome going through the motions How to find more time for yourself How to deal with people clamoring for your attention Leading through vulnerability Why apologizing doesn't undermine your authority Finding the solutions to your own problems Improving human performance How to overcome stagnation Pros and cons of running a family business BERT SORIN My guest today is Bert Sorin, CEO of Sorinex. If you're not familiar with Sorinex, they are the leading innovator in American made strength and conditioning equipment. Bert grew up in the business his dad started nearly four decades ago and has since gone on to develop, refine, and innovate the business into what it is today. Bert is a former Division 1 Track and Field All-American and an Olympics trails athlete. Since then, he's gone on to build his family business and create a legacy that reaches far beyond what he and his father have built. He's become a friend over the past several months and I can't think of a better man to talk with me about leading ourselves, our businesses, and our families the best way we're capable of. Please leave us a review at https://orderofman.com/itunes Shownotes: https://orderofman.com/176 Website: https://orderofman.com

There's a lot of talk about "evolving the definition" of masculinity. What a shame since masculinity has driven much of the positive growth we enjoy in society today. Couple the desire to change what masculinity is with the confusion about what it is in the first place and it's easy to understand why there's so much misinformation about what masculinity is and, ultimately, what it means to be a man. www.orderofman.com/FFN118 Please leave us a rating and review!

Addiction is something a lot of men are facing. Whether it's an addiction to alcohol, pornography, or drugs, it is something that can be overcome. Today, I am joined by UFC fighter, Court McGee, to talk about his battle with addiction and his ability over the past decade to fight and win this never-ending battle. We talk about his positive upbringing, how he used fighting as an outlet, the disease of addiction, his downward spiral, and how he has overcome his drug addiction. This one is a bit different as I wanted to give Court the platform to share his story so I gave him the mic and let him run. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The disease of addiction The importance of meaning and significance How ego gets in the way and magnifies addiction Why people turn to self-medication How to avoid lying to yourself The importance of finding a team to surround yourself with Developing and fostering willpower The power of a support unit How martial arts and other activities can help in overcoming addiction How to use your pain as a catalyst for growth How to use your struggles to serve others COURT MCGEE I'm honored to introduce you to my guest, Mr. Court McGee. Court is a UFC fighter and the winner of the 11th season of the Ultimate Fighter. Despite his accomplishments in the ring, today, we focus on his personal life outside of it Court spent a lot of his life hooked on just about every drug imaginable and once overdosed on heroin where he was estimated to have spent 8 minutes without a heartbeat or pulse. There is no doubt that Court McGee is a man who knows how to fight but I am absolutely blown away with the story of his greatest battle in overcoming addiction, walking the path of long-term sobriety, how he handles adversity, and how he's taken his greatest challenge and turned himself into a force for good. Please leave us a review at https://orderofman.com/itunes Shownotes: https://orderofman.com/175 Website: https://orderofman.com