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This week, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen field questions from members of the Order of Man Facebook Group. They cover disciplining children, dealing with ADHD/PTSD, overcoming addiction, and so much more. Please leave us a rating and review!

Violence isn't a word a lot of people believe should be attributed to men and his responsibilities. We know that isn't true because we believe that the ability to violence is not only within us, it can be harnessed to keep ourselves and others protected from those who wish to do violence to us. Today, I am joined by Marine Corps Veteran, Ian Strimbeck to talk about why every man should learn how to harness the darker side of masculinity. We cover so much in this podcast including harnessing effective verbalization skills, how to get better at predicting human behavior, the power of intuition and how to use it effectively, and how to develop and harness the softer side of violence. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Developing the soft skills required to face adversity The difference between software and hardware when it comes to facing threats Why every man needs to wrap his head around potential violence How to avoid "target fixation" How to develop and harness effective verbalization skills How to get better at predicting h

Too many men are searching for external validation from their friends, family, and colleagues. The problem with that is that it's beyond your control. The far superior path is to learn to make yourself proud. The rest will take care of itself. www.orderofman.com/FFN122 Please leave us a rating and review!

Today, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen field questions from members of the Order of Man Facebook Group. They cover how to establish effective boundaries, boosting testosterone naturally, and what should be included in an "Every Day Carry." Connect with us at www.ordeorfman.com

We live in a culture of ultimate softness but there seems to be a resurgence of men who understand the value of being tough, resilient, and gritty. These are the men I aspire to be more like because I understand how crucial it is, as Theodore Roosevelt states, to "keep the barbarian virtues." Today, I am joined by my friend, Brian Call, AKA Gritty, to talk about how hunting and connecting with nature makes you tougher, why we need to learn from the men who have gone before, the role parents play in developing fortitude in their children, and how you can develop more grit. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS How to get started in bow hunting How hunting makes you tougher Developing discipline through hobbies The dangers of being disconnected from your food How the mass of our meat gets processed Why eating meat is not unethical How hunting creates a wide range of emotional sorrow and joy Why you need to learn from men who have gone before How to keep calm in a potentially dangerous situation The role parents play in developing g

One of my biggest struggles is patience. I think the same holds true for any high-achieving man. We tend to want the results immediately. Unfortunately, it just doesn't work that way. That, however, does not mean we need to sit back and simply wait for our goals to come to fruition. Today, I share six strategies for exercising patience while assertively working towards our objectives. www.orderofman.com/FFN121 Please leave us a rating and review!

In our first-ever "Ask Me Anything," Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen field questions from members of the Order of Man Facebook Group. They cover how one overcomes guilt and past mistakes, how to support a wife with a stressful job, how to change the future, and so much more. Please leave us a rating and review!

There is so much to talk about in the world today but very few people who are capable of having an intelligent conversation about some sensitive subjects without completely losing their minds. Today, I am joined again by my friend, Sal Di Stefano to talk about a lot of these hot and polarizing topics including how technology is changing conversation, the moral implications of markets and governments, how important it is that fathers are in the home, the legalization of drugs, the shift towards nihilism, and everywhere in between. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The power of decentralization How technology is changing conversations The importance of embracing immerging technology The problems with formal higher education How free markets allocate resources effectively and efficiently Why policy needs to be enacted based on data, not feelings The moral implications of markets and governments How minimum wage requirements price out entry-level workers How the rejection of personal responsibility leads to nihilism How money fi

Unfortunately, finding a man of character, conviction, and principle has become increasingly difficult. More and more, men are becoming wishy-washy, weak, cowardly, and otherwise pathetic. Today, I share 5 simple strategies every man can employ to grow a spine become a man of strength and character. www.orderofman.com/FFN120 Please leave us a rating and review!

Building a business is something on so many men's minds. I can't even begin to count how many men I hear from who are unsatisfied with where they are with regards to their professional life and career path. Today, I talk with my good friend, Jordan Harbertson, co-founder of MTNOPS, to uncover how he's been able to build a thriving business. We cover the importance of proximity to other powerful people, how to know when you're ready to take the entrepreneurial leap, striking the balance between giving and taking, and how every man can build a business of meaning and significance. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Our dependence on technology The importance of proximity to other powerful people How to tell a powerful story to connect with others How to build something special in your life How to identify and connect with the right people The first steps to discovering your purpose How to know if you're ready to take a leap into entrepreneurship How to get your wife on board with a new venture Addressing and overcoming obstacle

Most men know how critical it is to build a team around him but very few men invest the time, energy, and resources into building one. Today I talk about why a team is so important and share five strategies for building a powerful group of men who will help you succeed. www.orderofman.com/FFN119 Please leave us a rating and review!

Legendary is a term we hear often. But, when is the last time you actually thought about what it meant? Being legendary is about creating and living a life in which the principles and lessons you leave behind will last long after you're dead and gone. Today, I'm joined by the President of Sorinex, Bert Sorin. We cover the importance of creating the right culture, balancing family time with professional ambition, leading through vulnerability, and how a man becomes legendary. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The importance of the right culture Balancing family time with professional ambition The power of presence Why vision is so critical How to overcome going through the motions How to find more time for yourself How to deal with people clamoring for your attention Leading through vulnerability Why apologizing doesn't undermine your authority Finding the solutions to your own problems Improving human performance How to overcome stagnation Pros and cons of running a family business BERT SORIN My guest today is Bert Sorin,

There's a lot of talk about "evolving the definition" of masculinity. What a shame since masculinity has driven much of the positive growth we enjoy in society today. Couple the desire to change what masculinity is with the confusion about what it is in the first place and it's easy to understand why there's so much misinformation about what masculinity is and, ultimately, what it means to be a man. www.orderofman.com/FFN118 Please leave us a rating and review!

Addiction is something a lot of men are facing. Whether it's an addiction to alcohol, pornography, or drugs, it is something that can be overcome. Today, I am joined by UFC fighter, Court McGee, to talk about his battle with addiction and his ability over the past decade to fight and win this never-ending battle. We talk about his positive upbringing, how he used fighting as an outlet, the disease of addiction, his downward spiral, and how he has overcome his drug addiction. This one is a bit different as I wanted to give Court the platform to share his story so I gave him the mic and let him run. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The disease of addiction The importance of meaning and significance How ego gets in the way and magnifies addiction Why people turn to self-medication How to avoid lying to yourself The importance of finding a team to surround yourself with Developing and fostering willpower The power of a support unit How martial arts and other activities can help in overcoming addiction How to use your pain as a

Learning to market yourself is such a critical skill to develop. Whether you're working to secure a promotion, get a date, pick up new clients, or enlist your children in getting the chores done, your ability to market yourself effectively will spell the difference between success and failure. Today, I break down seven key strategies for improving your ability to market yourself to whoever you may be trying to win over. www.orderofman.com/FFN117 Please leave us a rating and review!

Let's be honest, Yoga isn't a thought you'd immediately conjure up as manly. But, as I've recently discovered, participating in Yoga has significantly improved my performance, strength, and fitness all of which every man should be striving to improve. Today, I'm joined by repeat guest, Dean Pohlman, to talk about his new book. We cover why every man should consider incorporating Yoga in his fitness regimen, how flexibility improves strength, the unknown benefits for men of participating in Yoga, and how a man can learn to connect mind and spirit through the practice of Yoga. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS What is Yoga The benefits for men of doing Yoga The difference between Yoga and simply stretching The spiritual component of practicing Yoga Why it's important to learn how to connect the body and spirit How to develop more "flow" How Yoga helps improve heart rate variability How flexibility improves strength Developing a personal philosophy for life Why Yoga pairs well with resistance training How often one should do Yog

Today, we talk about the importance of finding a hobby and 5 strategies for finding hobbies that engage your mind and soul. It's easy to dismiss the notion of carving out time for ourselves considering all our responsibilities but it's imperative if we have any hope of becoming the men we're capable of becoming. www.orderofman.com/FFN116 Please leave us a rating and review!

There is no shortage of diet and nutrition advice out there. Most of it is hype, gimmicky, extremely biased, and untested/unfounded. It's no wonder though as most of us are after the quick fix to a lifetime of making bad food and exercise choices. Today, I am joined by Chad Howse, author of "The Man Diet," to talk about why these other diets fail and why a man's approach to what he eats should be relatively simple. We talk about the specific benefits of incorporating this style of nutrition in your life, why intermittent fasting works so well, keys to developing testosterone naturally and safely, society's emasculation of men, and why you should consider incorporating the "Man Diet" into your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Why this has been dubbed the "man diet" The benefits of incorporating this diet into your life The power of intermittent fasting Common myths when it comes to diet and nutrition Keys to developing testosterone naturally and safely Why competition is critical in developing testosterone The chemical

The path of most resistance. It's a term you'll rarely hear. That's because we, as men, are hard-wired to look for the path of least resistance. And, while there's merit to being efficient and effective in the quickest, most convenient way possible, it's not always in our best interest to take the easy route. Today, I share why. www.orderofman.com/FFN115 Please leave us a rating and review!

Every man, at some point, will lose his way. It's not really a question of "if" but a question of "when." When that day comes, the way you decided to face that adversity will spell the difference in you overcoming or succumbing. My guest today, powerlifter Brandon Lilly, is a man who has faced his fair share of obstacles but refuses to quit and always charges forward. We talk about the power of saying "no," why nothing ends with a period, how to develop more confidence, overcoming the need to be seen, and why every man ought to consider adopting the mantra, "Work, Don't Whine." SHOW HIGHLIGHTS • Why working without whining is so powerful • How to say "no" • Why problems scale and how to avoid it • Why nothing ends with a "period" • Finding the middle ground and why it's so important • Why the way we do things matters • How to develop and build more confidence • Overcoming the need to be seen • How ego and arrogance are hurting you • The power of integrity and telling the truth BRANDON LILLY My guest today i