Order of Man

In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler confronts the growing cultural hostility toward men and dismantles the superficial social media fluff around male "self-care." Instead of empty buzzwords, Ryan delivers ten actionable, non-negotiable daily habits every man must cultivate to lead himself, protect his household, and stand as a true ambassador for masculinity. 
From waking up with deliberate intention and physically conditioning the body to maintaining financial stewardship, living by a strict moral code, and embracing intentional hardship, this episode provides the exact framework men need to reclaim focus and master their lives. Pick two habits and start building today.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Reclaiming Masculinity in a Hostile Culture
06:30 - Defining Real Self-Care for Men
08:30 - Rule 1: Wake Up With Intention
11:55 - Rule 2: Train Your Mind, Body, and Soul
14:40 - Rule 3: Read for Application, Not Status
18:40 - Rule 4: Join a Real Brotherhood
21:40 - Rule 5: Track Your Budget and Buy Back Time
25:40 - Rule 6: Be Present in Your Home
26:40 - Rule 7: Own Your Mistakes
27:20 - Rule 8: Accept and Process Your Emotions
29:40 - Rule 9: Live by an Unshakable Code
33:20 - Rule 10: Do Difficult Things With Purpose
35:20 - Pick Two Practices and Take Action
 
 
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In this episode of Ask Me Anything, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen discuss the importance of living intentionally, making the most of time with loved ones, and taking responsibility for personal decisions. They debate the death penalty and the public broadcasting of executions before answering listener questions about dating after divorce, fatherhood after children leave home, staying consistent when progress slows, and handling workplace disappointments.
The conversation also explores firing a friend who isn't performing, the value of honest feedback, and why clear communication matters in difficult situations. Finally, they discuss how fathers can encourage their children to embrace outdoor adventures and family experiences.
 
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Episode Opener
00:50 - Making the Most of Life and Time with Loved Ones
03:04 - The Death Penalty and Public Executions
10:33 - Attention, Incentives, and Personal Responsibility
14:37 - Dating After Divorce: When Should Your Kids Meet Someone New?
21:11 - Fatherhood After Your Children Leave Home
27:23 - Staying Consistent When Results Stop Being Exciting
32:22 - Drifting Through Life vs. Acting Intentionally
34:27 - Shackleton's Expedition and the Power of Intentionality
39:55 - Pride vs. Knowing Your Worth at Work
48:55 - The Importance of Honest Feedback
53:54 - Hiring Your Best Friend: Can You Fire Him Without Losing the Friendship?
01:02:01 - Why Uncertainty Creates Stress
01:05:42 - Getting Your Teenager Interested in Outdoor Adventures
 
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Men today are lonelier, more exhausted, and more divided than ever, and most of them won't reach out for help until their world is already falling apart. Today I sit down in person with Ian Wendt to talk about why brotherhood is a necessity and not a luxury. We get into the isolation of men, the decline of the institutions that used to bring us together, and why so many guys only show up once their wife has pushed them through the door.
From there, we go into the bigger picture: the forces working to divide us along the most emotional lines possible, why nuance is where the truth lives, how algorithms build our lenses for us, and what it means to be in the world but not of it. Ian also shares what it cost him to speak up when silence would have been easier, and why becoming a father made that choice for him.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Episode Introduction
03:00 Montana Knife Gift
04:53 Growing Up and Hunting Aspirations
11:08 Why Connection is a Necessity, Not a Luxury
17:53 Exhaustion, the Rat Race, and Apathy
22:36 The Men's Mental Health Crisis and Brotherhood
27:11 The Agenda to Isolate Men
34:24 Manufactured Distractions and National Court Cases
41:29 Social Media Algorithms and False Narratives
46:16 The Demoralization of Truth and Society
48:43 Dissecting the True Purpose of Conspiracies
58:24 Politicians, Empty Influencers, and the Future
01:05:26 Leveraging the Digital World Without Being Consumed
 
Battle Planners: Pick yours up today!
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In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler breaks down why the popular concept of "vulnerability" is being misconstrued in modern culture . By definition, vulnerability means susceptibility to harm and weakness - traits that undermine a man's core responsibility to protect, provide, and preside . Rather than glorifying weakness for sympathy, men should replace vulnerability with humility, honesty, and discernment .
Ryan explains how to identify weaknesses to shore them up, share truthful struggles only with trusted brothers who have earned your trust, and avoid the twin traps of total isolation or emotional leaking . Plus, learn details about the upcoming Order of Man War Room event focused on overcoming five foundational fears every man faces .
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Introduction: The Problem with "Vulnerability"
02:19 - Defining Vulnerability: Why It Means Weakness
03:10 - The Castle Analogy: Shoring Up Defenses
04:46 - What to Use Instead: Humility and Honesty
07:00 - The Dopamine Trap of Modern Vulnerability
08:00 - Applying Humility in Real Life
10:00 - Living in Honesty and Dealing in Reality
15:36 - Discernment: Who Has Earned Your Trust?
19:12 - Protecting the Skeleton Key
21:00 - The Two Dangers: Walled Off vs. Leaking
26:40 - Order of Man War Room Invitation
 
Battle Planners: Pick yours up today!
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Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle six questions about friendship, marriage, parenting, career, preparedness, and personal growth. They discuss how to confront a friend who is cheating, rebuild credibility after repeatedly abandoning self-improvement efforts, and navigate a teenager's decision to skip college for the trades. 
They also explore the line between healthy preparedness and obsession, maintaining boundaries in a co-parenting situation, and whether loyalty to an employer is still worthwhile. Throughout the episode, Ryan and Kipp return to a common theme: consistency, responsibility, and taking ownership of your choices rather than waiting for circumstances or other people to change.
 
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Introduction
13:46 - Confronting a Friend Who Is Cheating
18:44 - Rebuilding Credibility Through Consistency
33:07 - College vs. the Trades
42:21 - Preparedness vs. Paranoia
48:58 - Parenting Across Two Households
53:10 - Is Employer Loyalty Worth It?
1:06:18 - The Case for Taking Action Now
1:08:13 - War Room Announcement
 
Battle Planners: 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