Order of Man

In this AMA episode, Ryan and Kipp dive deep into integrity, self-sabotage, and what it actually means to live as a man of principle. They break down the four quadrants of the battle plan, discuss why men struggle with consistency, and explore how unresolved guilt and avoidance quietly drain energy. 
Listener questions cover everything from building brotherhood and fitness routines to fatherhood and cultural influence. Ryan also shares a powerful story about his "integrity tour" and why owning your mistakes—without excuses—can completely transform your life. 
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Opening + mindset on agreement and self-awareness
16:00 - Transition into listener Q&A
17:18 - The four quadrants of the battle plan
27:40 - Boxing training and fitness consistency
34:12 - How past wounds shape your mission
49:34 - Misconceptions about Order of Man
52:49 - Building brotherhood from scratch
57:58 - Fathers vs culture: the real battle
01:00:25 - Men's Forge event + closing thoughts
Battle Planners: Pick yours up today!
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Today, we're talking with a man who chose courage when it would've been easier to stay quiet. Back in May of 2020, during the height of COVID restrictions, he stood up for himself, and paid the price, facing serious fallout including a wrongful termination suit in a time when being a cop was already under fire. This is a conversation about what it means to stop living through other men, to stop outsourcing adventure, and to answer that internal call - even when it costs you everything.
We get into his mission to row the Pacific, the realities of isolation, risk, and mental warfare, and what it takes to prepare - physically, operationally, and emotionally - for something this extreme. From growing up on a fishing boat in Alaska to navigating fear, family, and the unknown, this is about courage through adversity - and what a man discovers when there's nowhere left to hide.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Introduction & Reconnection After 6 Years
00:30 - Speaking Out Against COVID & Losing His Job
01:12 - Fired from the Police Department
03:41 - Failed Lawsuit & Letting It Go
05:52 - From Police Work to Jiu-Jitsu Entrepreneur
07:18 - Faith, Purpose & Looking Back on Hard Times
08:20 - The Idea to Row Across the Pacific
10:14 - From Inspiration to Action
12:05 - The Boat, Gear & No-Support Mission
14:01 - Is This Reckless with a Family?
16:25 - Why Men Need Adventure
19:23 - Commitment, Risk & No Turning Back
21:27 - Survival Logistics: Food, Water, Safety
24:25 - Team Dynamics & Avoiding Conflict
27:50 - Mental Cycles in Extreme Environments
30:03 - The Power of Mission & Purpose
33:52 - Biggest Fears: Ocean, Isolation & Survival
37:40 - Fear vs Excitement Mindset
41:02 - War Stories & Conditioning to Danger
46:21 - Conversations with Family & Wife's Support
49:53 - Why His Wife Believes in Him
52:48 - Identity, Risk & Living Fully
56:43 - The Reality of Life on the Boat
59:04 - Training, Nutrition & Physical Prep
01:00:37 - How to Support the Mission
Battle Planners: Pick yours up today!
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We've been sold a dangerous lie - that the goal of life is comfort.
In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler breaks down why comfort is quietly destroying ambition, discipline, and purpose in modern men. What feels good in the moment is often the very thing holding you back long-term.
If you've been feeling stuck, unmotivated, or drifting, this episode will challenge you to rethink everything.
Ryan shares 5 practical ways to reintroduce challenge into your life, build discipline, and become the man you're meant to be.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - The Lie of Comfort
00:35 - Why Comfort is an Addiction
01:10 - Life is Too Easy (Not Too Hard)
02:15 - The Slow Fade Into Mediocrity
03:00 - Comfort Mimics Progress
04:20 - Do One Hard Thing Daily
05:30 - Eliminate a Comfort Crutch
06:45 - Stop Hiding (Accountability)
08:40 - Schedule Discomfort
10:05 - When Comfort Destroys Your Life
11:50 - Earn Your Comfort
13:10 - Comfort Creates Weak Men
15:30 - Ask "What's Required?"
17:00 - Final Challenge
Battle Planners: Pick yours up today!
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In this Ask Me Anything episode, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen answer listener questions on masculinity, business, relationships, and personal discipline. They discuss common misconceptions about manhood, why men can't succeed alone, and the hidden "inner work" behind strong masculinity.
The conversation also covers social media side hustles, financial decisions, building business networks, and how to break out of destructive habits. Ryan and Kipp also tackle relationship dynamics, including respect in marriage and the real reason attraction fades in long-term relationships. This episode is packed with practical advice on taking ownership, building momentum, and becoming a better man.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Opening conversation
02:33 Iron Council preview call announcement
03:14 Question: Beliefs about manhood that proved wrong
16:50 Question: Is my social media side hustle a waste of time?
25:53 Question: Thoughts on peptides
29:48 Question: Is $2,200 rent on $6K income realistic?
36:00 Question: Building a construction trade network
43:44 Question: Breaking destructive habits and starting over
49:05 Question: Respect and cooperation in marriage
53:11 Question: Why wives lose attraction
Battle Planners: Pick yours up today!
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Today I'm joined by Jon Acuff, a New York Times bestselling author who has spent years studying why so many of us procrastinate and how to finally get out of our own way. We talk about the real reasons people stall out—fear, rejection, imposter syndrome, perfectionism—and how comparison, when used correctly, can actually become a source of inspiration rather than insecurity.
Jon also shares practical frameworks for focusing on effort instead of obsessing over outcomes, creating your own personal scorecard for success, and adopting a "let's find out" mentality when it comes to pursuing goals and navigating uncertainty. If you've ever felt stuck between what you say you want and what you're actually doing, this conversation will give you some tools to start closing that gap.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Intro & Jon Acuff returns to the podcast
01:14 - Why Ryan hates the term "Imposter Syndrome"
03:12 - Healthy vs destructive comparison
06:01 - "Audition your goals" instead of committing immediately
08:25 - Why men create fictional problems before starting
09:56 - Perfectionism and the "all or nothing" trap
12:21 - Thinking long-term to make better decisions
14:56 - "Noble obstacles" and how we sabotage ourselves
20:57 - The danger of attaching too much to outcomes
23:27 - Holding two opposing truths in leadership
25:26 - The "Let's Find Out" mentality
27:57 - Why men need other men to push them
33:18 - Ryan's story of channeling anger through wrestling
35:15 - The four permissions that beat procrastination
38:48 - Discipline vs desire
43:36 - Hustlers skipping the planning stage
45:12 - Becoming the best salesperson of yourself
49:22 - Why men overcommit their schedules
50:04 - How men hide inside hobbies
55:12 - Measuring success as a father
58:45 - Parenting example: the tattoo story
01:02:13 - Where to find Jon Acuff and his new book
 
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