Order Of Man: Protect | Provide | Preside

Today, I talk with Doug Hershberger about losing massive weight, stoicism, learning to control what you can, being a steward over yourself, and moving from complacency to contentment. Please leave us a rating and review: www.orderofman.com/itunes Visit us at www.orderofman.com

Guys, if you listen to just one of my podcast, please make it be this one. Today, I am joined by my friend and fellow soldier, Braxton McCoy. He and I served in Iraq together in 2005-2006. One day we were playing softball together and the next day, I hear he's been hit by a suicide bomber with multiple fractures and life-threatening injuries to himself and others. I didn't fully realize the extent of his injuries until this interview. This one is raw, it's truthful, and it's extremely insightful when it comes to one soldier's perspective of war, responsibility, obligation, and liberty. We talk about the truths and fallacies of PTSD, overcoming the demons of war, how a near-death experience changes your perspective, and the true cost of liberty. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The true and great cost of liberty One soldier's story of surviving a suicide bomber The truths and fallacies of PTSD Overcoming the demons of war Finding new purpose in life Why heroic soldiers don't consider themselves heroes The power of writing do

Some of the greatest men the world has ever known are voracious readers. Teddy Roosevelt was said to read a book every morning. General James Mattis is said to have a library of over 600 books. Bill Gates reads a book a week. Mark Cuban reads for 3 hours every day. Elon Musk was once asked how he learned to build rockets, to which he replied, “I read books.” Now, I’m not suggesting that by simply reading books, you will achieve the types of results these men have achieved but, reading and acquiring new knowledge through the written word is something that seems to be a common thread line through most, if not all, successful people. Today, I’ll share with you why that is and I’ll also be issuing you a challenge we’re going to be holding over the next 30 days. www.orderofman.com/FFN105 Please leave us a rating and review!

Today, I talk with Pierre Azzam about overcoming introversion, the feeling of being lost and turning information into application. Please leave us a rating and review: www.orderofman.com/itunes Visit us at www.orderofman.com

There is no such thing as the self-made man. While I can certainly understand and even appreciate the gesture, the truth is that every successful man had some help along the way. That help usually comes in the form of others. My guest today is David Burkus. He is the author of Friend of a Friend: Understanding the Hidden Networks That Can Transform Your Life and Career. Today, we talk about the power of "weak ties," how to leverage "preferential attachment," how to become a super connector, and how to tap into your hidden networks. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS How to find your hidden networks The power of "weak ties" How to develop silos and clusters of networks How to become a super connector Why building teams are critical to your networking success How to leverage "preferential attachment" The difference between mixers and activities The science of networking Connecting over strange ties How to develop stronger social capital Why the adage, "who you know" isn't the whole story Overcoming and utilizing the "illusion of

I want to talk with you about building a thriving tribe. Now, this may be a conversation geared towards those who are working to build their own business/social media tribes like we’ve done here but, really, it’s for any man who wants to lead. And, all men are leaders. So, whether you’re leading a tribe of hundreds of thousands that spans the entire planet (like we are here), or you’ve been tasked with leading a new project at work, or you’ve got a wife and children to protect, provide, and preside for, or you’re a coach or school teacher, or in the military, or going to school, we all have tribes to lead. Today, I’m going to walk you through a few key insights that have helped me build this tribe significantly larger and more significant than I ever could have imagined. www.orderofman.com/FFN104 Please leave us a rating and review!

Today, I talk with Kipp Sorensen about taking complete ownership in divorce, being more emotionally available in relationships, and living a life of integrity and authenticity. Please leave us a rating and review: www.orderofman.com/itunes Visit us at www.orderofman.com

Today, we talk about something we've never directly addressed on this podcast, God. Now, before you tune me out based on that word alone, I believe that regardless of what you believe, there is something to be learned in every conversation and every experience. That's why, when my friend, Dale Partridge reached out to talk about his new book, Saved From Success, I knew I needed to have him on. At the risk of losing a few listeners and receiving a few disapproving emails, I thought this was a conversation worth having. We talk about Dale's definition of success compared to much of society's, why men are hesitant to surrender to a higher power, how to develop a life of significance and meaning, and how all of us can be saved from success. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS How Dale defines success versus much of society Why men are hesitant to "surrender" to a higher power Specific money rules all men should learn to follow What does it mean to be "mature" and how to develop it Why we've become a culture where our youth are wor

Today, I answer questions from Facebook about building a tribe, creating a network of connections, developing discipline and confidence, how to help sons with their anger, and improve the drive for bigger and better. www.orderofman.com/FFN103 Please leave us a rating and review!

Today, I talk with Scott Pinyard about overcoming an alcohol addiction, becoming a better role model for our children, and how to eliminate debt. Please leave us a rating and review: www.orderofman.com/itunes Visit us at www.orderofman.com

Adding value is a phrase we'll all heard. Like any word the marketers of the world get ahold of, it begins to lose some of it's meaning when it's overused. But that overuse doesn't make it any less valuable as a strategy for growth and success. My guest today, Tyler Harris, is using the idea of adding value to create a hugely successful social media business on top of his already existing success in the financial services industry. Today, we talk about how personal responsibility lies at the foundation of success, how and why every man should develop more presence, why people are starving for the truth, and how the value proposition is so powerful. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Striking a balance in life The power of consistency Determining what course of action is best for you Why you should lead with insane levels of value How personal responsibility is the foundation of achievement Why you should avoid playing not to lose Why the truth is so refreshing to people Using social media as an accountability tool How to avoid

I spend a lot of time talking to men on a daily basis. One thing I’m always intrigued by is the fire that I can see (or can’t see) simply by looking into their eyes. It’s been said that “the eyes are the window to the soul.” If that’s true, you can tell a lot about a man and his passion and enthusiasm through a quick glance and connection of the eyes. Unfortunately, all too often what I see when I look is lifelessness, soullessness, and a general complacency and signs of defeat. I can certainly understand and even relate to that feeling. For a lot of years, I felt the exact same way. I occasionally look at old pictures of myself and I recognize a defeated man when I see him. Let’s face it, life is tough. It gets challenging. It gets routine, boring, and monotonous at times. And, what I experience more often than not is men who allow those circumstances to defeat them. I think one of the biggest dangers in society today is a lack of men who are passionate, fired up, engaged in creating a meaningful life for th

Today, I talk with Reece Carter about the power of a mental fight club, why you need to stop lying to yourself, and how to harness healthy competition. Please leave us a rating and review: www.orderofman.com/itunes Visit us at www.orderofman.com

Suffering isn't typically something people like to attract in their lives but the reality is you cannot fully escape it. It's part of the human experience. So, rather than run from the unexpected suffering we're all likely to face, my guest, Navy SEAL Commander Rorke Denver suggests we run towards it and embrace it instead. Today, we talk about the power of identifying and living by a set of ethos, how to create an extremely powerful ecosystem for success, when you should follow the rules and when you should break them, and how you can embrace the suffering life is bound to present. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The power of living by a set of ethos Whether leadership is natural or developed How to create an incredible team culture Why suffering is crucial Developing a powerful ecosystem Why you should "subject yourself to something bigger" Establishing non-negotiables The three pillars of manhood When you should follow the rules and when you shouldn't The art and science of leadership The qualities to look for in team m

There seems to be this strange shift in society today where we, collectively, have begun to give more credit to children than they deserve. Historically, adults have made the decisions and been the influential party in the direction of relevant culture and policy. Now, in some sort of weird, reality version of Lord of the Flies, we’ve begun to allow our children to dictate the tone of the conversation and set the framework for some very serious issues all of us will be impacted by. Now, before I get into what I’m going to share with you today, allow me to explain a couple things, a disclaimer if you will. First, I do not believe children should make the rules or set the tone of adult conversations. This does not mean I don’t care about our kids or have empathy and/or compassion for their perspectives and experiences. Second, some of our children are very intelligent. There’s no denying that. Still, they lack the life experience required to fully understand the ramifications of their limited experience. Third,

Today, I talk with Justin Bailey about creating a legacy our children will be proud of, the power of accountability, and why we should all be more intentional about our lives. Please leave us a rating and review: www.orderofman.com/itunes Visit us at www.orderofman.com

Most of us tend to focus on that one big, audacious goal we all have. The problem with that is it may be so far out there or so unrealistic that subconsciously we believe we can't ever achieve it. My guest and friend, Tommy Baker, makes the case for focusing more on the process than the result. In fact, in his new book, he teaches how to fall in love with the process and achieve our wildest dreams. Today, we talk about overcoming the law of diminishing returns, how to effectively set goals, the greatest myths of achievement, and how to harness the power of the 1% rule. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS How to fall in love with the process as opposed to the end result Overcoming the law of diminishing returns How to effectively set goals Why focusing on the "how" is critical Developing and exercising faith The myths of achievement The power of a why, vision, purpose, and mission The 3-step code for achieving more Why auditing your life and implementing "auto-deletion" is so powerful How focusing on death helps you live better

Take a look around and I think you’ll agree with me that there seems to be more and more men who are shirking their responsibilities as men. It’s easy to understand why. It’s always harder (at least initially) to accept responsibility. If you do, it means you’ll actually have to exert yourself. You’ll have to go into the office a little earlier. You’ll have to stay a little later. You’ll miss the latest season of Game of Thrones (or whatever series happens to be on right now). It means you’ll have to volunteer to help a neighbor in need. Or serve in your church or community. It means you’ll have to put your own hobby on hold and help your child with his or her homework. It means that the hunting trip will have to wait because your business or family needs your attention. Of course, when I put it that way, no sane human being would want to accept more responsibility. So, what do we do instead? We complain about rights and entitlements. It’s pathetic. “It’s my right to free health insurance.” “It’s my right to

Today, I talk with Bart Folse about losing over 100lbs and paying off over $100,000. Please leave us a rating and review: www.orderofman.com/itunes Visit us at www.orderofman.com

I went on my first hunt just last year and I can tell you that it was one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had. I have another trip planned in a couple weeks and I already know it's going to push me and expand me in new ways as a man. Although I wouldn't call myself a hunter just yet, I am learning and inspired by men like my friend and guest today, Adam Greentree. He's been hunting in Australia for most of his life and I really wanted to get his perspective because it's one we just don't hear a lot. Today, we talk about why adventure is so important in the lives of men, developing an open mind to new ideas and experiences, knowing what battles to fight and when to make a stand, and how hunting can make you a better man. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS • How hunting makes you a better man • The value of hunting on the pursuit of mastery • How to overcome challenges, obstacles, hurdles • Why adventure is so important in the lives of men • Developing an open mind to new ideas and experiences • How hunting helped Ada