Order of Man

Recovering from Vacation Mode | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

Summer is ending, and for many men, structure and discipline went out the window right along with it. In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler breaks down why waiting for external calendars to rebuild your life is a major mistake. Instead of treating the end of summer like a burden to survive, learn how to systematically reclaim your standards and rebuild your personal routine in three non-negotiable steps: locking in your wake time, adding daily physical movement, and tackling deep work in proper order. As the leader of your household, setting this cadence isn't just about personal discipline—it's about orchestrating stability for your entire family.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Reclaiming Structure After Summer 01:18 - The Pitfall of Waiting for External Structure 03:46 - Step 1: Lock In Your Wake Time 06:06 - Step 2: Rebuild Your Body with Daily Movement 08:12 - Step 3: Rebuild Your Work Foundation 10:15 - Setting the Household Cadence 13:00 - Raw Masculinity vs. Disciplined Manliness 14:14 - Execute Out of Duty, Not Guilt 15:38 - War Room Announcement & Wrap-Up     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  

Aging Bodies, Defiant Children, and Rejecting Gossip | ASK ME ANYTHING

This episode of Ask Me Anything tackles the real-life challenges men face as they age, lead families, navigate friendships and raise children. Ryan and Kipp discuss making peace with physical decline, giving teenagers room to develop independence, and questioning popular self-help advice.  They also explore how to rebuild trust after betrayal, what masculine leadership looks like when raising daughters, and how to manage anger without repeating the patterns of our fathers. The conversation closes with a deeply personal discussion about lessons inherited from fathers, the danger of confusing exhaustion with productivity, and finding a healthier balance between work, relationships and life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Weekly Recap & Staying on the Path 02:51 - Wholesome Hero: Training for Real Life 10:17 - Making Peace With an Aging Body 18:26 - Raising a Sixteen-Year-Old 24:22 - The Most Overrated Self-Help Advice 30:44 - Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal 38:43 - Protect, Provide & Preside With Daughters 43:34 - Anger Without Becoming Your Father 50:15 - What We Unlearn From Our Fathers 55:40 - The War Room: Restoring Order   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  

RICK TRIMMER | Win the Game of Money

If you've ever lost everything (a business, a marriage, your sense of who you are) this conversation is proof that the collapse isn't the end of your story. Rick Trimmer walks through the exact math he and his wife used to climb out of $640,000 in debt: the thousand-day stretch with no pay, the decade of living on a thousand dollars a month, and the brutal conversations he had with himself and his wife about what they actually wanted. If you're in the hole right now, or you're scared of ever being in it, this is the blueprint for how a man digs out without excuses and without quitting on his family. But this isn't just a comeback story; it's a lesson in delayed gratification and what winning the game really looks like. We'll cover how to build passive income, take advantage of opportunities that scare you, and chose freedom over the appearance of success. If you're tired of chasing a lifestyle you can't afford, or you're ready to start building something that actually lasts, this conversation gives you the mindset and the moves to get there. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Episode Introduction 03:05 - Introduction to Rick Trimmer and Real Business Owners 05:08 - What Sets Entrepreneurs Apart: IQ, Drive, and Delusion 07:10 - Overcoming Weaknesses and the Power of Mentorship 09:12 - Leaving Corporate Life and Betting on Yourself 11:23 - The Reality of Financial Risk and Losing It All 13:32 - Repaying $640k Debt and Working 1,000 Days Straight 17:01 - Sacrifice, Top Ramen, and Building a Foundation 23:08 - Living on $1,000 a Month to Buy Freedom 29:05 - Getting Started in Real Estate and Finding Mentors 37:49 - Creative Financing and Acquiring Rental Properties 43:30 - Hitting the Passive Income Goal and Traveling the World 49:19 - Why Financial Freedom and Time with Family is Worth the Grind 54:57 - Consumerism vs. Real Wealth 01:00:55 - The Men's Forge and the Power of Live Events 01:04:29 - Saying "Yes" to New Opportunities 01:08:36 - Where to Connect with Rick Trimmer   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  

You're Trading Your Life Away | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

Every single day, you wake up with a finite bank account of time, energy, integrity, and focus. But without realizing it, most men trade away their potential in thousands of unnoticed, micro-decisions. In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler breaks down the four dangerous trades men make every day on autopilot - from trading real progress for temporary fake peace, to sacrificing long-term character just to look good to others.  If you're ready to stop bleeding your potential through a thousand small cuts and start living with deliberate intentionality, this episode is your wake-up call.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - The Finite Account: What Are You Trading Daily? 02:17 - Death by a Thousand Unintentional Cuts 03:40 - Trade 1: Fake Peace vs. Real Progress 06:27 - Stop Calling Cowardice "Patience" 08:14 - Trade 2: Doom Scrolling vs. Building Your Legacy 12:15 - When the Bill Comes Due: Facing the Receipt 13:00 - Trade 3: Quick Hits of Dopamine vs. Long-Term Satisfaction 15:21 - Trade 4: Outward Appearance vs. Personal Integrity 17:37 - The Cost of Owning Your Reality 19:54 - How to Reclaim Intentionality Today   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  

Dealing with a Health Scare, Finding New Purpose, Offering Grace When it's Hard | ASK ME ANYTHING

In this "Ask Me Anything" episode, Ryan and Kipp explore how men can break through life's transitional slumps and rebuild momentum. They answer viewer questions on keeping motivation alive after a health scare, finding purpose after military service, navigating the loss of a foster child, and handling sudden business success. They also share practical advice on stepping up as an uncle and owning past mistakes to rebuild a damaged reputation. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Episode Introduction 01:46 - Wholesome Character of the Day: Sophie Cunningham & Standing Up for Women's Sports 11:42 - Maintaining Clarity & Purpose After a Major Health Scare 19:22 - Rebuilding Identity and Mission After Leaving the Military 29:56 - Reconnecting with Family: Who Should Make the First all? 33:43 - Leading a Family Through the Grief of Foster Care 41:25 - What to Chase Next When You've Already Won 47:54 - Stepping Up as a Powerful Role Model Without Being a Dad 51:27 - Rebuilding Your Reputation When Everyone Knows Your Past Mistakes     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