Order of Man

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
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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!
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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!
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Today, we're talking with a man who chose courage when it would've been easier to stay quiet. Back in May of 2020, during the height of COVID restrictions, he stood up for himself, and paid the price, facing serious fallout including a wrongful termination suit in a time when being a cop was already under fire. This is a conversation about what it means to stop living through other men, to stop outsourcing adventure, and to answer that internal call - even when it costs you everything.
We get into his mission to row the Pacific, the realities of isolation, risk, and mental warfare, and what it takes to prepare - physically, operationally, and emotionally - for something this extreme. From growing up on a fishing boat in Alaska to navigating fear, family, and the unknown, this is about courage through adversity - and what a man discovers when there's nowhere left to hide.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Introduction & Reconnection After 6 Years
00:30 - Speaking Out Against COVID & Losing His Job
01:12 - Fired from the Police Department
03:41 - Failed Lawsuit & Letting It Go
05:52 - From Police Work to Jiu-Jitsu Entrepreneur
07:18 - Faith, Purpose & Looking Back on Hard Times
08:20 - The Idea to Row Across the Pacific
10:14 - From Inspiration to Action
12:05 - The Boat, Gear & No-Support Mission
14:01 - Is This Reckless with a Family?
16:25 - Why Men Need Adventure
19:23 - Commitment, Risk & No Turning Back
21:27 - Survival Logistics: Food, Water, Safety
24:25 - Team Dynamics & Avoiding Conflict
27:50 - Mental Cycles in Extreme Environments
30:03 - The Power of Mission & Purpose
33:52 - Biggest Fears: Ocean, Isolation & Survival
37:40 - Fear vs Excitement Mindset
41:02 - War Stories & Conditioning to Danger
46:21 - Conversations with Family & Wife's Support
49:53 - Why His Wife Believes in Him
52:48 - Identity, Risk & Living Fully
56:43 - The Reality of Life on the Boat
59:04 - Training, Nutrition & Physical Prep
01:00:37 - How to Support the Mission
Battle Planners: Pick yours up today!
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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!
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