In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler discusses several different stress reduction strategies, and how to manage anxiety effectively. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (00:00) Episode Intro (01:14) Men's Stress Management Strategies for Success (04:40) Managing Stress Through the Five W's (17:05) Managing Stress Through Various Techniques (20:42) Managing Stress and Anxiety Effectively (31:26) Maintaining Stress Management Strategies   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

Stress-Reduction Strategies | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

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In this week's FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler explores the pivotal role of assertiveness in men's lives, discussing how embracing this quality can lead to a more fulfilling and commanding existence. He addresses the spectrum of communication styles – passive, aggressive, and passive-aggressive – and unpack why assertiveness stands out as the most effective approach. Ryan also introduces five transformative daily exercises designed to steer men away from less effective communication habits and towards a more confident and direct way of expressing their desires. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS  - (00:50) - Episode Intro  - (00:50) - Becoming More Assertive  - (06:27) - Steps to Assertiveness in Communication  - (12:58) - Developing Assertiveness in Communication  - (18:38) - Learning to Be Assertive and Honest  - (28:06) - Be Assertive and Honest Always   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, Be More Assertive | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen take on your questions from the Iron Council and Order of Man Facebook Group. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.    SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (00:00) Episode Intro (00:50) Men's Impact in Boy Scouts (05:43) Impact of Values on Organizational Change (18:00) Navigating Publishing and Mental Health (23:50) Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth (35:53) Choosing and Addressing Life's Challenges (42:35) Balancing Work, Family, and Goals (58:16) Moving Past Resentment and Focusing Forward (01:04:17) 30 Days to Battle Ready   Order of Man Merchandise.  Pick yours up today! Get your signed copy of Ryan's latest book,  The Masculinity Manifesto Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

Men’s Impact on Boy Scouts, Personal Growth, and Achieving Balance | ASK ME ANYTHING

You want to be a better man than you currently are. If that wasn’t the case, you wouldn’t even be listening to this podcast. Regardless of where you are on your path and how you feel about how you show up in life as a father, husband, business owner, and/or community leader there is room left on the table for all of us to step up even more.  My guest today, Nick Freitas, shares with us some insight onto how to do just that. Today, we talk about what “bad guys” get right, why, “happy wife, happy life,” is garbage, the role of women and men in family and society, harnessing masculinity for good purposes, addressing and dealing with your insecurities, and the difference between being a “good man,” and being, “good at being a man.”   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS  (00:00) Episode Intro  (00:50) Defining Masculinity and Family Role  (09:18) Navigating Relationships and Divorce Challenges  (18:38) Test of Loyalty in Marriage  (26:36) Navigating Decisions and Communication in Marriage  (32:26) Exploring the Bad Boy Archetype  (38:46) Understanding Men's Emotional Maturity  (44:25) The Roles of Men and Women  (49:58) Traditional Gender Roles and Mental Health  (53:53) Traditional Gender Roles in Marriage   Order of Man Merchandise.  Pick yours up today! Get your signed copy of Ryan's latest book,  The Masculinity Manifesto Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

NICK FREITAS | Are You Good at Being a Man?

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ryan Michler breaks down how we can live the life we desire by being intentional. He uncovers how to identify what truly matters, reduce the noise of modern distractions, and live with deliberate action to better serve ourselves and those we care for. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS  - (00:00) - Episode Intro  - (00:40) - The Importance of Being Intentional  - (12:24) - Articulate Your Goals and Enlist Support  - (20:59) - The Importance of Alignment and Boundaries  - (28:27) - Being Intentional in Becoming a Man   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 All Things, Be Intentional | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

In this week’s ASK ME ANYTHING, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen respond to questions LIVE from the Order of Man Uprising event. Hit Ryan up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and share what’s working in your life.    SHOW HIGHLIGHTS  (00:00) Episode Intro  (00:50) Men's Impactful Challenges and Growth  (10:26) Achieving and Maintaining Excellence  (15:37) Choices and Integrity  (26:02) Achieving Balance in Alpha Relationships  (33:08) Navigating Growth and Burnout in Community  (44:37) Event Schedule and Team Appreciation   Order of Man Merchandise.  Pick yours up today! Get your signed copy of Ryan's latest book,  The Masculinity Manifesto Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

Stress-Reduction Strategies | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

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