Order of Man

The path to personal progress and growth can be a frustrating road. Change is often incremental or barely noticeable and, because so, many men choose to throw in the towel way too soon before they give themselves a fighting chance to change the trajectory of their lives. Today, I'm joined by 5-Time Fittest Man on Earth, Mat Fraser, to talk about the path of hard work. We cover tiny progressions along the way, looking for and being ready to capitalize on opportunities, the dangers in tying your identity to performance, the pros and cons of self-criticism, what he refers to as the "Rubber Band Theory," and other psychological strategies he employed on his way to becoming the most dominant CrossFit Athlete in its history. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Hanging out with the Black Rifle team Do dangerous things, carefully Don't build your entire identify on what you are doing currently Pay attention to the little things Gaining the psychological advantage against competitors Don't let your ego undermine your strategy Always find the silver lining When is it appropriate to engage with haters Using resentment as a motivator Using small goals to reach larger ones Get obsessive over the right things 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 breaks down FIVE tactics to help you increase your level of self-respect. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Fill your cup first Do not become a punching bag Don't be desperate Learn to communicate and uphold the boundaries Don't become egotistical or arrogant 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 the top questions from the Iron Council. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (6:00) Can you elaborate on any experiences you had with friends and family who were unsupportive of your move from Utah to Maine? (8:00) What are the key elements and experiences that are most effective and consistent in the transformational development from the state of immature masculine to mature masculine? (11:20) What are the biggest challenges when adding another child to the family? And how do you navigate those challenges? (19:20) What podcasts and books are you currently listening to/reading? (22:20) How do you know when it's the right time to start dating after a divorce? (29:40) Will there be ever be additional standards to maintain membership in the Iron Council as a way to make room for new members? (35:40) How do you determine what your future vision looks like when you are going through a separation? (41:50) Have you come across any techniques, other than BJJ and cold water immersion, to increase discomfort and enhance mental toughness? (45:00) How do I deal with a friend whose actions are not always consistent with what he says he values? (52:30) How do I control feeling like I am better than almost every person I come into contact with? (1:01:00) How do I overcome a lack of confidence to build new and meaningful friendships and relationships? 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.

Today, I've got a man on who needs no introduction, the hilarious, talented, and extremely intelligent, Bryan Callen. Today, we talk about all kinds of topics including the importance of personal responsibility, what the proper role of academia is, Critical Race Theory, what the government does that most of us don't realize, morality and whether or not is objective or subjective, dealing with inconvenient truths, and so much more. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Shoutout to western medicine The left refuses to recognize the importance of personal responsibility An academics job is to teach you how to think From an scholarly standpoint, critical race theory has its merits The government does more than most of us realize Is morality absolute? Never underestimate the power of story We have to accept and deal with the inconvenient truths There is an intellectual renaissance going on the Black community The dangers of manipulating language 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 a 3-part framework to help you be fully present and give 100% in every area of life. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Take inventory of your life Think about what you want out of life Start making your moves 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 tackle your questions from the Iron Council and the Order of Man Facebook group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (7:40) Are there any guests that you have had on the podcast who you feel have moved the needle in an exceptional way? (21:00) How do you develop the mentality to stay in employment that may not have advancement opportunities? (26:34) Should a husband know the details of his wife's past sexual abuse? (32:00) What are some tips to help people remember who you are while networking? (36:00) How would you propose Order fo Man concepts, or even the podcast, to anyone who lacks the core principles of masculinity? (39:40) Getting ready to start a new business, how do you counter reoccurring doom and gloom feelings about the state of the world? (1:00:00) How do you steer your kids away from porn in this digital age? (1:03:00) When did you decide to go to work on yourself, both in fitness and weight loss, and take responsibility for your life and thought process? 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.

The truth is something a lot of people aren't interested in hearing these days. Increasingly, we've let how we feel about current events become the primary factor for our responses to them. But there are a handful of vocal individuals fighting back and sharing the truth in spite of how it may hurt some people's feelings and threaten their dangerous ideologies. My guest is one of those individuals. His name is Adam Carolla and I know a lot of you are already familiar with the great work he's doing in comedy and podcasting. Today, Adam and I talk about the attack on comedy, what he refers to as "chick think," why not all opinions carry the same weight, and how to get over what other people think of us. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Consequences of reckless forward "progress" "Chick think" vs. "dude think" Not all opinions are created equal Responding to people's reactions by adjusting the pitch, not the design We are wired for narcissism Creating a bigger chasm in society There's been a general attack on "work" Kids cannot defend their minds against propaganda presented in the schools Developing the entrepreneurial spirit 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 FIVE steps to help you break free from the narrative that others have created for you and take control of your own story. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Decide what kind of story you want it to be Choose your set of characters Close a chapter Decide what your character would do Write your story every single day 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, Kipp Sorensen and Shawn Villalovos field your questions from the Order of Man Facebook group and with the Iron Council. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what's working in your life. ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ⠀ (7:40) As active duty military, the future is uncertain since I have decided not to get the vaccine. Should I start reaching out to potential future employers in case I get discharged? (14:00) How soon should high school boys and young men be taught the truth about our family court system, to protect them and prepare them? (20:50) What do you attribute to the LDS faith that has such a strong focus on "manhood" verses other protestant faiths? (26:00) I'm 30 years old married and have four kids, but I feel like I'm floating through life right now without a destination in sight. Where do I start when I don't have any dreams or ambitions left in me? (32:20) What approach would you find appropriate to get through to someone who "asks for advice" yet is really only looking to validate the decisions they've already made? (34:20) How do you stay on track with the Battle Plan during vacation - Is it merely adapting the tactics so that they fit into the day? Or are there other tips and tricks one could apply? (39:20) What are the best strategies to use to stay connected and keep open communication with your daughter as she enters her teen years? (44:30) As a first time dad, what/where should I be focusing my time and energy in order to be prepared and continually lead my new family as effectively as possible? (46:40) How can I channel my son's destructive nature and boundary issues into something positive? (52:40) How do you assess whether a long term relationship (not yet a marriage) is worth continuing when it hasn't been going well? (57:30) If somebody wants to make a change in their life, but doesn't believe in themselves to succeed, how can you inspire them to have faith in the process? (1:06:20) Do you think with the exemplary leadership and change, California can be a place of more neutrality and sanity again, or do you think it's too far gone and we will need to leave to get a suitable environment for our family? (1:10:10) What are some helpful tools to channel focus at times when you can't focus on the task at hand, especially one that you know needs to be completed? What are some keys to developing into a person who consistently put themselves in the best position to win? (1:16:20) What do you think of an in-house Order of Man/ Iron Council tournament or Battle Team BJJ tag team matches? Maybe at an OoM jiujitsu camp? or Origin Camp? 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.

Life is tough for everyone, some more than others. It's not a question of whether or not we have or will face adversity but a matter of how we bear it that counts. Whether you grew up in an abusive home, without a father or mother in your life, overcome depression, addiction, and/or suicidal thoughts, every single one of us struggles. And, my guest today, world champion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Tom DeBlass, is no exception to that. Today, Tom and I talk about his new book, How You Bear It. We also talk about the importance of doing things the right way versus chasing wins, how to keep yourself centered in the midst of chaos, why and how purpose can be found in service to others, how to keep ourselves from self-sabotaging, and so much more. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Allow yourself to be a student Trying to stay positive in the face of adversity Moving away from living passively Having the "capability" to administer violence allows you the freedom to be compassionate Doing things out of fear rather than out of confidence Benefitting from physical pain Feeling worthy of success You have to be strategic to make changes 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.