Order of Man

As we approach the historic 250th anniversary of America's founding, Ryan Michler delivers a stark, counter-cultural challenge to modern men. We live in a society hyper-focused on immediate gratification, digital clout, and instant feedback loops. But true legacy requires a longer horizon.
By examining the immense, unglamorous sacrifices of George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, Ryan maps out the blueprint for moving past temporary, ego-driven personal empires toward lasting institutions. Discover four actionable strategies to practice delayed returns, extend your time horizon, and aggressively plant the generational trees whose shade you may never personally sit under.
 
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Episode Introduction
00:26 - The 250th Anniversary of America's Founding
01:00 - The Sweltering Reality of Philadelphia, 1776
02:30 - What the Founders Never Lived to See Complete
03:50 - The Ancient Wisdom of Planting Trees for Future Shade
04:21 - Breaking Free from Modern Immediate Gratification Loops
05:50 - John Adams and the True Cost of Generational Freedom
08:00 - Thomas Jefferson: Calculating Decades in the Dirt
10:00 - George Washington's Ultimate Power Move: Stepping Down
12:14 - The Strategy of Extending Your Time Horizon
14:30 - Building Lasting Institutions vs. Fleeting Personal Empires
21:31 - Why "Order of Man" is Not the Ryan Michler Show
24:11 - Tactical Discipline: Training Yourself for True Patience
26:36 - The Field Notes Challenge: Perform a Zero-Payoff Action
28:36 - Changing Your Stars and Redefining Your Family Trajectory
 
 
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In this week's Ask Me Anything, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle some of the toughest questions men face today. They discuss whether purpose is something you discover or build, how to find closure after losing a parent, and what it takes to save a struggling marriage before it's too late. They also talk about accountability between friends, rebuilding your life after alcohol, returning to faith, and introducing your children to difficult experiences like hunting without letting your own ego get in the way. Plus, they kick things off with a spirited debate about when, if ever, violence is justified in defense of your family.
 
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Welcome & Recent Iron Council Conversations
03:07 - Is Violence Ever a Wholesome Activity?
14:38 - Grieving an Unfinished Relationship with Your Father
25:08 - Finding Purpose When You Feel Stuck
34:06 - Can a Marriage Be Saved Before It's Too Late?
41:03 - Rebuilding Friendships After Getting Sober
44:54 - Holding Friends Accountable Without Becoming Judgmental
51:26 - Returning to Faith or Just Seeking Structure?
57:29 - Teaching Your Son to Hunt Without Letting Ego Get in the Way



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Most men think preparedness is a bunker full of gear and ammo. My guest today, Mike Glover, knows better. A Green Beret, former CIA contractor, and founder of Fieldcraft Survival has spent his life teaching men that real readiness is a mindset before it's a skillset and that the hardest terrain you'll ever navigate isn't in the wilderness, it's the purgatory of your own worst chapter. In this conversation, Mike opens up about hardship, redemption, and what it took to pick himself up when the ground gave way beneath him.
We get into why men today aren't weak so much as broken down, physically, hormonally, and spiritually. And, we talk about what it takes to rebuild. We talk about purpose and identity, the difference between the people who scatter and the people who'll always have your back, and why being targeted only sharpened his clarity about who he is and what he's built. This is a raw, unflinching look at accountability, manhood, and the courage to say what needs to be said. Mike doesn't hedge, and neither do we.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Mike's public redemption story
02:23 - Why men think about giving up
05:08 - Is fatherhood enough of a purpose?
07:29 - Rendering yourself obsolete as a father
09:42 - Why mortality gives life meaning
12:35 - Surviving public controversy
15:37 - Why people judge what they don't understand
18:02 - Avoiding bitterness after betrayal
19:23 - The "Three Rows at Your Funeral" lesson
22:42 - Whose criticism actually matters
24:08 - Why criticism often reveals your own insecurities
28:36 - Stress, preparedness, and real-world emergencies
32:12 - American Contingency and government scrutiny
37:00 - The danger of putting influencers on pedestals
39:10 - Tribalism and following the crowd
40:26 - Why not everyone becomes a leader
43:08 - Natural selection and modern society
45:52 - Government investigations and censorship
51:16 - Why prepared citizens matter
55:20 - The Second Amendment and balance of power
58:41 - Why conservatives need to become more vocal
01:00:58 - Rebuilding Fieldcraft Survival
01:03:22 - Mike's mission moving forward


 
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Most men carry a wound they rarely talk about—and it often begins with their relationship with their father.
Whether your dad was absent, emotionally unavailable, overly critical, or simply unable to give you what you needed, that experience can quietly shape your identity, relationships, ambition, anger, and even the way you parent your own children.
In this episode, Ryan shares his own story of growing up without a present father and explores how the "father wound" influences countless men long into adulthood. More importantly, he explains why understanding the wound isn't about making excuses—it's about taking responsibility, breaking generational cycles, and becoming the man your children need.
If you've ever found yourself chasing approval, struggling to feel "enough," or determined not to repeat your father's mistakes, this conversation is for you.
 
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 The Father Wound Most Men Never Discuss
02:36 Growing Up Without a Present Father
04:52 The Hidden Cost of Father Absence
06:40 What the Father Wound Really Is
08:54 How the Wound Shows Up in Adult Men
13:21 Understanding Isn't the Same as Blaming
14:45 Grieve It—Don't Bury It
15:52 Becoming Your Own Father
18:43 Stop Waiting for His Approval
21:02 Breaking the Generational Cycle
22:30 Forgiveness Is Not the Finish Line
24:41 Build Your Band of Brothers (Iron Council)
26:06 Final Thoughts
 
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the role of sports, politics, masculinity, and national pride. They then tackle listener questions on building meaningful male friendships later in life, reigniting a flat marriage, overcoming destructive habits, breaking generational patterns in fatherhood, exploring faith beyond traditional religious texts, and preparing mentally for a first archery elk hunt.
Along the way, Ryan shares personal lessons from his divorce and recovery journey while both hosts offer practical guidance on leadership, relationships, personal growth, and becoming a stronger man.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Father's Day Reflections
03:50 UFC at the White House: Wholesome or Not?
11:03 Building Male Friendships After 30
21:45 Marriage Feels Flat: Where Do You Start?
31:39 Ryan on Divorce, Drinking & Real Change
39:16 Breaking Generational Patterns in Fatherhood
48:34 Faith Beyond the Traditional Canon
55:58 Mental Preparation for First Elk Hunt
59:29 Listener Feedback, Social Media & Closing Thoughts
 
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