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In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler shares 5 tips to help you be more intentional with the words you use to become a more effective communicator. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Know what our intent is with our language (and know our audience) Think about the information you consume Slow down your pace Take inventory of your previous communication Expand your vocabulary Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

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. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (0:00) Show kick-off⠀ (5:00) I am currently working in the family business but I do not enjoy it or see a future there. Should I switch industries for an uncertain job and possibly have to move in with my wife's parents, or should I look for another company and start something on the side where I can use my skills? (11:00) What questions should you ask yourself to determine if you are ready to propose to your girlfriend and move toward marriage? (16:40) How important is it for you to have a partner that challenges you? (25:00) How to encourage our wives to work on their mindset around anxiety and depression without giving the impression that we think there is something wrong with them? (41:00) How do you assess how you are performing in certain areas that are hard to measure? (49:20) I was looking for a woman who is career oriented but found a great girl who has different goals. Am I sacrificing my standard by going out with this girl or is it ok to compromise on this? (54:20) Do you have any book recommendations for a season of transition that isn't to "heavy" reading? (58:00) Any recommendations for setting boundaries when working from home and trying to be an engaged and involved father? (1:01:40) Is there a happy medium for sacrificing current comfort for future satisfaction? (1:07:20) How should I deal with rumors in the workplace that aren't true? Get your signed copy of Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

As men, we're hardwired to look for problems we see with the environment around us. Unfortunately, too few of us are willing to take the next step and do something about the issues we identify. My guest today is not that kind of man. His name is Ian Wendt and he's taking a stand against some of the most polarizing social issues of the day. Today, Ian and I talk about overcoming the opinions of others, when to compromise and when not to, how excellence is the ultimate rebellion, how a man ought to show up in his community, and, ultimately, becoming a man of conviction. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Why talk about cultural and societal issues Who is trying to divide us? The ultimate agenda of evil is to take away freedom I'll respect your freedom, you respect mine Have we compromised too much? Many people feel the same way but are afraid to speak up Our abundance is our challenge Don't give people power over you How men can influence culture Stack little wins every day Get your signed copy of Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses why men tend to have an easier time focusing on success in business rather than family and how we can implement some of these "business" systems into our family routine. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Mission statement Meetings Goals Dedicated time Delegation and roles Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

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. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (10:40) Is there a way to retain information from podcasts and audio books when I do most of my listening while I am driving and cannot take notes in the moment? Or should I just accept it as entertainment? (18:00) How do you track how you spend your time, what you are eating, etc.? (23:40) When my girlfriend informed me that she was pregnant, I reacted poorly. After calming down, I tried to discuss the plan for moving forward but she had already decided to move on from the relationship. I was open to continuing the relationship, but at a minimum want to have a relationship with my son and she is making it very difficult. What is the best way to proceed? (35:00) What key components have you identified to begin a business? What should you do to be successful? (43:20) Are you still attending the Baptist church and what difference have you noticed between the Baptist and Mormon church? (49:20) How much does your faith influence your everyday life and has it grown stronger since you've given up alcohol? (52:40) How do you lead your family spiritually? (1:01:40) What are some good questions we can ask ourselves to be more effective with journaling? (1:07:00) After your wife has lost respect for you, can you get it back and how?

Pornography is something that negatively impacts millions of men on a daily basis. And, yet, so few of us know what really goes on behind the scenes of the adult entertainment industry. We hear whisperings of the shadiness and degeneracy, but it continues to permeate just about every fabric of society. My guest today is Joshua Broome. He is a former adult film star and even named porn star of the year. He spent 6 years in the industry, before fleeing to find himself, warn others about the dangers of pornography, and the message of Christ. Today, we talk about the manipulation that takes place in the porn industry, overcoming the tremendous guilt from poor decisions, how obedience and discipline create freedom, owning your past, lust versus love, and eliminating "contaminants" from our lives. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: People are realizing how destructive pornography is Lack of appropriate consent in the porn industry Racism and hypocrisy among those who protect the porn industry There is always another choice Push away people who provide accountability Most mens first exposure to porn is accidental How to approach conversations about porn with your kids How to put a porn addiction in the past Strategies for overcoming struggles We need to lead someone, and be led by someone Get your signed copy of Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler shares the 8 steps that he followed on the path to sobriety. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The pain must be so great that you feel the need to change You have to confess (with discretion) Accountability Create friction and flow Fill the void Do deep work on yourself to get to the root of the behavior Plan for relapse Celebrate and attach wins to healthy behavior Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

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. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (0:00) Show kick-off⠀ (10:40) How can I talk to others about my own struggles with alcohol without referring to myself as an alcoholic and wrapping my identity around that label? (15:00) How do we maintain our masculine frame with our wives, while still being humble and kind? (33:30) Do you have advice for starting over in a career and being the best I can be? As well as advice for moving my family across the country? (39:00) Are there things you would advocate not sharing with your spouse or partner? (45:20) Describe the difference between today's Ryan and the Ryan from 6 months ago. (51:00) What do you do when your managers don't communicate with you until there is a problem and every idea that you pitch them is always answered with a no? (1:00:00) What are some ways to come up with a business name? (1:04:40) How do you not take things personally? For example, when an employee leaves my company. And how can I make sure that more employees don't leave? (1:12:30) A lot of times guys are looking for a woman who is "like a bro." Is this a sign of immaturity and what are those men missing out on? Get your signed copy of Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

All of us have dreams and ambitions but too few of us are willing to act towards those desires. And, even if we are, it's easy to get derailed, distracted, and side-tracked. My guest today is one of my favorite authors on the planet. His name is Steven Pressfield. He's the author of The War of Art, Gates of Fire, The Legend of Bagger Vance, and his newest book, a memoir about his life filled with ups and downs, Govt Cheese. Today, we talk about infusing soul into our work (including a rebuke of AI technology, ChatGPT), the drive to "make the kill," good versus bad shame, noble obstacles, why being stuck is often a good sign, and putting your ass where your heart wants to be. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Other people resonate when we share our own stories Is ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence evil? Pushing through challenges Writing provides peace of mind and satisfaction Reverence for the writing process Receiving inspiration from another force God vs. the Muse vs. the Universe We need to develop the "skills of the instrument" Developing the skill to finish what you start Harnessing shame to achieve results How to overcome "feeling stuck" The answer is always action Get your signed copy of Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler shares SIX steps to ensure that you are being "vulnerable" in an appropriate and effective way, through taking ACTION. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Evaluate two things before you share a vulnerability: a) who are you telling and b) why are you telling them Be objective in identifying your weaknesses Get to the root of the issue Have an emotionally charged reason for improvement Talk with people who have gone through the same issues Build in systems and support Have a recovery strategy Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.