Order of Man

In this episode, Ryan Michler breaks down one of the most influential-and dangerous-movements shaping modern men: the manosphere. While much of its message contains elements of truth-strength, discipline, success-it ultimately promotes a distorted version of masculinity rooted in ego, domination, and consumption. Ryan draws a critical distinction between masculinity (amoral traits) and manliness (moral responsibility), arguing that strength without character leads to destruction, not leadership. He challenges men to reject surface-level success metrics-money, women, status-and instead focus on what truly defines a man: what he builds, carries, and gives. This episode is a call to step away from performative masculinity and toward a life of purpose, discipline, and service-to become the kind of man others can depend on. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - The Manosphere Is Shaping a Generation 02:10 - Why the Message Is So Seductive 04:32 - The Rise of Performative Masculinity 06:52 - Strength Without Character Is Dangerous 09:17 - Masculinity vs. Manliness Explained 12:29 - What Actually Defines a Man 14:25 - Why Success Doesn't Equal Fulfillment 16:31 - How Culture Is Failing Young Men 18:17 - The True Measure of a Man 21:26 - Men Are Starving for Direction 22:39 - A Question Every Man Must Answer 24:49 - What Real Masculinity Looks Like 26:48 - Iron Council & 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 and Kipp dive deep into personal growth, relationships, and modern masculinity. They explore lessons from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, including humility, grit, and knowing when to "tap" in life before things spiral. The conversation tackles real listener questions on anger, marriage struggles, dating challenges, fatherhood, and leadership at home. They also break down the concept of the "integrity gap" and how misalignment between who you are and who you want to be creates frustration. This episode is a practical guide to self-mastery, emotional awareness, and becoming a more intentional man. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Intro & Weekend Recap 03:12 - Jiu-Jitsu Lessons for Life 08:29 - The "Tap" vs Life Crisis Analogy 12:59 - Peptides Discussion 14:13 - Low-Level Anger Explained 22:59 - What It Means to Be a Man Today 26:49 - Fixing Emotional Distance in Marriage 32:22 - Dating Without Becoming Cynical 39:21 - Leading a Stronger Partner 45:11 - Connecting with a Distant Teen 55:05 - Patience with Kids vs Strangers 01:02:59 - Feeling Stuck Without Direction 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

Men, one of the greatest lies of our time is that if you just work hard enough, everything will somehow work itself out. Yet too many men are grinding every day and still feel trapped by debt, fear, and the pressure of provision. They're earning, but they're not building. They're surviving, but they're not creating freedom. Today, I'm joined by Ryan Lee from Cashflow Tactics, and we're talking about what it really means to take command of your financial life as a man. This is bigger than money. It's about leadership, stewardship, and refusing to stay dependent on a system that keeps men stuck. We break down the mindsets that sabotage wealth, the principles that actually create it, and how to give every dollar a job so you can build real assets, real cash flow, and real security for your family. If you've ever felt the weight of responsibility or wondered whether you're truly leading well in this area of your life, this conversation will challenge you. Because this isn't about getting rich. It's about becoming the kind of man who builds, protects, and leaves something that lasts. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:01 - Intro & podcast setup 00:34 - The burden of being a provider 02:56 - The moment responsibility becomes real 04:25 - Money mindset vs tactics 06:43 - Identifying money "demons" 07:44 - The power of a "major definite aim" 10:55 - Life as a game & learning the rules 13:43 - First financial rule: create value 15:20 - Discovering your unique abilities 19:40 - Fear of failure holding men back 21:36 - The "let's find out" mindset 23:08 - Rule #2: keep the money you make 24:43 - Awareness of spending habits 29:34 - Recording interruption / reset 30:00 - Aligning money with values 32:21 - Why investing advice is broken 33:17 - Cash flow vs net worth 36:12 - Dependency vs ownership economy 38:54 - 2008 wake-up call story 40:24 - Real estate as a wealth builder 44:11 - The 4 wealth forces explained 47:47 - Opportunity cost & leverage 49:02 - Critique of traditional financial advice 50:12 - Building income independent of time 51:52 - Book breakdown & 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 episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler breaks down the real root of chaos - not just on the global stage, but in your own life. While most people blame politics, religion, or circumstance, Ryan argues that the real issue is far closer to home: a lack of direction, discipline, and leadership among men. He challenges you to stop looking outward and start looking inward - at your role as a man, husband, father, and leader. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - The Real Cause of Global Chaos 01:40 - It's Not Politics (Here's What It Really Is) 03:50 - Why Conflict Never Gets Resolved 05:50 - Chaos Is a Leadership Problem 06:20 - How You're Creating Chaos in Your Own Life 08:15 - Why Men Feel Lost Today 10:00 - "Just Be Happy" Is a Lie 11:50 - Why Lack of Direction Is Dangerous 12:05 - The 3 Types of Directionless Men 12:15 - The Passive Man 13:50 - The Drifting Man 15:45 - The Undisciplined Aggressive Man 17:05 - From Global Problems to Personal Responsibility 18:20 - Direction Is the Cure 18:40 - Step 1: Define Your Mission 20:05 - Step 2: Set Non-Negotiable Standards 21:40 - Step 3: Control Your Emotions 22:50 - Step 4: Think Long-Term 24:40 - Where Are You Creating Chaos? 26:00 - The World Needs Strong Men 27:00 - Are You Creating Order or Noise? Because the truth is simple: Chaos isn't accidental - it's the result of poor leadership. Ryan walks through: - Why undisciplined leadership leads to destruction (globally and personally) - The 3 types of directionless men - and how to identify where you fall - How modern culture has removed standards without replacing them - Why "just be happy" is terrible advice for men - A tactical framework to build direction, discipline, and purpose If you feel stuck, frustrated, or like you're drifting through life - this episode will give you the clarity and structure you need to take control. Key Takeaway: - Direction creates order. - Lack of direction creates chaos. The question is: Are you leading your life - or reacting to it? 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 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! 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