Order of Man

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

Life can collapse faster than we expect. A divorce, financial loss, health issues, or the breakdown of relationships can leave a man wondering where to even begin again.
In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler shares six strategies for rebuilding your life when everything feels like it's falling apart. Drawing from personal experience and years of working with thousands of men, Ryan explains why rebuilding doesn't start with massive breakthroughs—it starts with small, disciplined actions that restore stability and control.
If you're facing rock bottom—or helping someone who is—this episode outlines the mindset and practical steps required to rebuild stronger than before.
Ryan covers why stabilizing yourself is more important than rushing into strategy, how taking full ownership restores your personal power, and why rebuilding your body is one of the fastest ways to regain confidence and discipline. He also explains the importance of simplifying your life, stacking small wins, and surrounding yourself with the right brotherhood so you don't face the rebuilding process alone.
Rock bottom doesn't have to be the end of your story. It can be the foundation for becoming the man you were meant to be.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Intro
00:22 When Life Falls Apart
02:56 Where Do You Even Start?
03:33 Stabilize Before You Strategize
05:05 The Fundamentals: Sleep, Training, Nutrition
07:12 Creating Daily Structure
08:49 Take Ruthless Ownership of Your Life
11:20 Powerful Questions for Self-Reflection
12:40 Simplify Your Life Aggressively
15:28 Rebuild Your Body First
17:25 The Power of Stacking Small Wins
21:00 Why Brotherhood Matters
24:55 Why No Man Rebuilds Alone
25:55 Using Rock Bottom as Your Starting Block
27:19 Who Do You Become Now?
28:00 Iron Council Brotherhood
29:00 Final Thoughts
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

In this AMA episode, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle a wide range of listener questions-from AI and authenticity to divorce, brotherhood, and extreme ownership. Ryan shares lessons from his own divorce about reflection, accountability, and rebuilding your life after a major setback. The conversation also dives into why authenticity builds trust, the danger of labeling words as violence, and how men can start building strong brotherhoods even if they've spent most of their lives alone. If you're feeling stuck in your career, isolated in life, or unsure how to take the next step forward, this episode offers practical guidance and honest perspective.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:04 - Introduction and lacrosse tournament story
03:46 - Listener question: AI and content creation
17:57 - Navigating divorce and staying afloat emotionally
30:17 - New Order of Man merchandise designs
32:14 - Ideals worth fighting or dying for
35:15 - Violence, language, and societal perception
42:16 - Building brotherhood from scratch
51:22 - Extreme ownership when stuck in a job
59:24 - Reflecting on advice given years earlier
59:50 - Episode closing remarks
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