Order of Man

Life is full of hard-learned lessons. We all know that. But it’s been said that, “A smart man learns from his mistakes, a wise man learns from the mistakes of others.” That’s why this podcast is so powerful – because we get to hear from incredible men doing incredible things who can teach us things that would be painful, delayed, and expensive to find out ourselves. And, I can think of few men as qualified to do so as former NASA Astronaut, Mike Massimino. Today, Mike and I talk about some of his best lessons learned in the NASA program and in space including, “no one leaves the pool until everyone passes the test,” learning to adjust to life and your goals along the way, what was different about NASA astronaut candidates that made them successful, knowing when to pivot and break a few rules, and how to achieve the seemingly impossible.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Mike Massimino’s books Moonshot and Spaceman What it takes to be an astronaut Space isn’t always glamorous Passion and dedication Military culture If you really understand something, you should be able to communicate it to anybody. No one leaves the pool until everyone passes the test Hubble space telescope missions Subscribe to the Order of Man YouTube Channel   Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!   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

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses a pragmatic guide to gratitude, giving five reasons why we should be grateful, and five practical steps you can implement in order to have more gratitude in your life. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 5 reasons to be grateful Being grateful makes you a more likable person. Being grateful makes you more trustworthy. Being grateful makes you happier. Being grateful makes you less desperate. Being grateful creates more opportunities for you. 5 ways to implement gratitude Say thank you, be kind, be polite. Give compliments. Take advantage of your blessings. When things go wrong, look for the good. Use your resources to help others.   Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today! Order 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

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Iron Council and Order of Man Facebook Group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (12:00) Even though I have worked very hard to get on a good path, I still feel desires to fall back into old patterns of destructive behavior. Will these desires ever go away? (19:00) How should I find a new path of work to move toward if I know that I will be unable to perform my current job forever? (28:00) What are your Thanksgiving traditions? (31:20) What have you learned through your hunting experiences? (39:30) Why is it easier to perform at work than it is at home?     Subscribe to the Order of Man YouTube Channel   Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!   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

We all know there is a formula for success in any venture. We’ve all heard things like, “success leaves clues,” and seen certain people replicate success over and over and over again. And, yet, so many men struggle to create and maintain success on the professional and personal front of their lives. That’s why it’s so important we learn what protocols are required to achieve the results we desire. Today, I’m joined by philosopher and CEO, Brian Johnson to talk about his theory of Arete and why success on any level is so simple yet so elusive. We talk about what confidence in others actually is and how to develop it, how talent won’t get you all the way to your goals, why intrinsic motivation must be your pursuit, and the Stockdale Paradox and how to use it to your advantage.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   Brian’s upcoming book Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential Maintaining trust and integrity gaps What were you doing when you were at your best? Creating micromoments Being grateful for the little things The meaning behind the word “hero” Ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools Training heroes   Order of Man Merchandise. Pick yours up today!   Get your signed copy of Ryan's latest 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 the importance of actually doing the work and not just planning and thinking about it. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   Stop thinking, stop planning, start doing the work People don’t care about what you say, they care about what you do Life is too short to NOT take action     Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!   Order 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

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Iron Council and Order of Man Facebook Group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (1:45) What   What are some things you’ve done to embrace your shadow and reclaim pieces of yourself that were within it? (15:10) How do I scale my business when I only have one technician to do the work? (26:30) What are ways and tips to overcome mental ruts as quickly as possible? (34:10) How do I get my wife to understand that just because I work from home doesn’t mean that my job isn’t demanding as well? (51:40) What do you suggest someone do to begin preparing for the deterioration we are seeing in the world?     Subscribe to the Order of Man YouTube Channel   Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!   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

Men, our minds are nearly limitless and yet we spend an inordinate amount of time reading, running, working out, practicing hobbies, talking with other people, performing as best we can across various mediums and take so little time developing the power of our brains and minds. Of the nearly 500 guests I’ve had on this podcast, all of them believe their thing is the most important thing and, yet, it’s the mind that makes everything else possible. That’s why I wanted to have repeat guest, Jim Kwik back on the podcast to discuss how to leverage the gray matter between our ears. We talk about everything from learning to learn faster, the 6 thinking hats for decision making, 4 cognitive types (Cheetah, Owl, Dolphin, and Elephant) and how to use this information, and becoming the pilot of our minds, not just the passengers.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   The faster you can learn the faster you can earn The choices we make every day give us the brain that we deserve All behavior is belief driven You need curiosity to know yourself and courage to be yourself Strategies for recognizing your brain/animal type Using AI to enhance your human intelligence Technology is neither good nor bad Master the ability to adapt We are flexing our “distraction” muscle all the time Nootropics and supplements   Order of Man Merchandise. Pick yours up today!   Get your signed copy of Ryan's latest 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 SIX things to look for when building a brotherhood to support your success and SIX strategies for finding your brotherhood. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   What to look for in your Band of Brothers Someone you can trust Someone you are comfortable talking with Someone you can be accountable to Someone you can serve Someone who can push you Someone who can serve you   Where to find your Band of Brothers Go where the good guys are Never do alone what you could do with someone else Organize events Express gratitude Have a plan for consistent communication Focus on the activity, not the “relationship-building”   Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!   Order 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

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler takes on your questions from the Iron Council and Order of Man Facebook Group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.  ⠀ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS   (0:00) Episode intro⠀ (2:00) What would the conversation look like to let go of someone you love and have planned a life with, who is not supporting and fostering your growth? (5:30) How do you know when you sneed to stand by your commitment in a relationship and when you need to realize it’s toxic and no longer serving you or them? (8:00) Why is it so difficult to just pull the trigger and finally do “the thing?” (11:10) Have you ever considered drinking ayahuasca, mushrooms, or other ancient medicines to improve issues in your life? (12:40) What is your take on contentment and gratitude? (16:00) How can I be financially sovereign as a student? (19:20) With the nation and world in shambles, how can we begin to make a difference? (22:40) What advice would you give me for helping my daughter who is struggling with self-image? (26:50) What book recommendations would you recommend for a new couple with the goal of strengthening the foundation of the relationship? (28:40) How can I make sure I don’t end up as mentally controlling and abusive when that is the type of environment that I grew up in?     Subscribe to the Order of Man YouTube Channel   Battle Planners are back in stock. Pick yours up today!   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

Every single man listening to this podcast sees issues with the current culture. And, yet, far too many men are unwilling to do anything about it. Whether it’s a disdain for current culture commentary or a bad case of apathy, ignoring what we see going on around us isn’t going to lead to anywhere positive. My guest today, author and podcast host, Andrew Klavan, is a man who is and has been for decades actively engaged in dealing with the decline of our current culture through writing, producing films, and podcast commentary. Today, we talk about rationalization and justification for doing the wrong things, why so many people tap-dance around biological reality, why we’re losing this country through the movies, changing culture through art, when and when not to compromise, and viewing your own life as a work of art. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS ⁃ Anti-American movies and media after 9/11 ⁃ Behind The Daily Wire ⁃ The Andrew Klavan Show ⁃ What is a woman? ⁃ Comedy needs to be protected ⁃ The ostracization of Hollywood ⁃ Israel and Hamas ⁃ Conservative artists ⁃ The House of Love and Death by Andrew Klavan   Order of Man Merchandise. Pick yours up today!   Get your signed copy of Ryan's latest 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.