I have now asked over 100 men what it means to be a man. And, I’ve received over 100 answers. It seems that defining what it means to be a man is a difficult thing to do. But, regardless of what it might mean to be a man, I think it’s safe to say that …
Complexity Kills
I did a podcast a while back called, Complacency Kills but, when I say, “complexity kills,” I’m talking about the exact opposite of complacency and/or doing nothing. I’m talking about doing TOO MUCH. And, more specifically the mistake of pitfall of over-planning and over-complicating every element of your life. I look around and I see …
From the Archives: Stephen Mansfield
Our From the Archive series offers a detailed look at selected previous podcasts in order to give you a fresh take on the episode as well as some actionable notes. Order of Man Podcast #38: Stephen Mansfield. Originally broadcast in December 2015. Who is Stephen Mansfield? He’s a NYT bestselling author as well as an …
111: Upgrading Your Career | Kevin Kermes
Study after study has shown that most men are dissatisfied with their career in some form or another. And, yet finding new and more meaningful work seems to be more difficult than ever. My guest today, Kevin Kermes, talks with us about why that is, how you can make your current position more meaningful, make …
Fix Yourself First
It seems that everywhere you look, you’ll find someone out there willing to tell you how to live your life. In fact, if you look hard enough, you’ll recognize that is what we’re actually doing here right now inside of the Order of Man. In many ways, I don’t feel completely qualified to tell you …
What if You’re Wrong?
Let us dive into the topic of today which is the question, what if you’re wrong? I think this is a critical question and, quite honestly, it’s one that doesn’t get asked or even answered a whole lot. Look around for a minute and see if you can recognize very many people who would be …
Consistency Trumps Talent
I want to talk with you about consistency. Consistency in all we do is critical to our success. Consistency trumps talent every time. The reason I wanted to talk with you about this today is because my voice is shot. But, when I started this podcast and, specifically, the Friday Field Notes you’re listening to …
At The Ready
Being “At The Ready” is about being prepared for whatever life may have to throw at you. It’s about taking advantage of opportunities as they present themselves. It’s about creating more opportunities because you are ready for those opportunities in every way, shape, and form. This is not about hoping for things to happen. This is not about …
Creating Your Own “Luck”
Have you ever met someone who just seemed to always have things go their way? They got the girl, landed the job, and everything just seemed to work out for them. Their success probably had you constantly thinking…how did they do it? While it may seem like they were “one of those lucky ones”, they …
Like Sheep to the Slaughter
What do I mean by this when I say “Like sheep to the slaughter?” What I mean is that I think there is a tendency for men and women in society today to put the blindfold on, to blindly follow other people, to go with the status-quo, and to do what everyone else is doing. …
106: A Man’s Best Friend | Navy SEAL Mike Ritland
There is no doubt that a dog is a man’s best friend. They’re loyal, hard working, and dedicated to the task at hand and the men who care for them. But, training a dog posses a set of unique challenges – I know, I have a new puppy myself. Today, Navy SEAL Mike Ritland, joins …
106: A Man’s Best Friend | Navy SEAL Mike Ritland
There is no doubt that a dog is a man’s best friend. They’re loyal, hardworking, and dedicated to the task at hand and the men who care for them. But, training a dog posses a set of unique challenges – I know, I have a new puppy myself. Today, Navy SEAL Mike Ritland, joins me …