All of us are dealt a hand, some harder than others. But as my guest today can attest, it’s not the hand we’re dealt that matters, it’s how we play it. Today’s conversation is with Nick Santonastasso (who many of you are already probably aware of). He is a bodybuilder, entrepreneur, adventurer, and highly-sought-after public …
The Rise of “Hollow Balls”
PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION I was working out the other day and one of the things that I do when I work out is I use this little piece of equipment similar to a Kettlebell, that is called Center Mass Bells. They’re made by Sorinex, and I really like them because they’re very versatile, but essentially, as …
Creating a Generational Business | ADAM WEATHERBY
Many of us, as men, have ambitions to leave a legacy. What that legacy looks like varies from man to man but ultimately, we all have a desire to leave this world better than when we got here. And, legacy is something my guest, his father, and his father’s father know how to create. Today, …
Men of Moral Conviction
PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION As most of you listening know, you are probably in the United States and we just celebrated yesterday Independence Day, 4th of July 1776. And I wanted to talk with you a little bit about that today because I wonder if we have the same caliber of men that we had during those …
Risk, Resilience, and Raising Kids | ANDY STUMPF
It seems to me the more that I have conversations on this podcast, the more questions I have rather than the answers I’ve been seeking. But it’s been said that the quality of your life will be determined by the quality of the questions you ask. So, when I have an opportunity to sit down …
Live Vigilant
PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION It’s our job as men, as fathers and husbands, community leaders, coaches, whatever capacity of life that we’re showing up as to remain vigilant. I ran across this quote as I was preparing to talk with you about this today, and I’ve shared this quote before, it’s one of my favorites. It says, …
Finding a Way to Forgive | ANDREW O’BRIEN
Someone in your life has likely wronged you in some way. Whether or not you’ve learned to forgive that individual is another question. I think we all know that learning to forgive others is a liberating practice, but that’s easier said than done. Today, I am joined by Andrew O’Brien to talk about his quest …
A Conversation with My Son
Today, I get into a great conversation with my eleven-year-old son, Brecken. We reminisce about our trip to Maine, discuss the value of a location independent business, the impact of bad decisions, and so much more. Hit me up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and let me know what you thought about the conversation. Show Highlights …
Live by a Code | BRADY “TOTANKA” CERVANTES
Whether he knows it or not, every man lives by a code. But without intentionality about what that code is, it’s easy to get lost in a world filled with chaos, clutter, and distraction. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to identify the code you want to live by and consistently measure up to it. That’s …
Never Feel Guilty for Taking Care of Yourself
PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION One of the reoccurring topics or conversations that gets brought up in our Facebook group and the Iron Council, which is our brotherhood on Instagram, I’m very active over there, are guys who feel guilty for taking care of themselves. I understand why they’d feel guilty because ultimately when you’re taking care of …
The Power of Thinking Big | PETE ROBERTS & BRIAN LITTLEFIELD
Today’s discussion is with Pete Roberts & Brian Littlefield from Origin Main. These are two men that I highly admire and respect. We talk about thinking big, how too many men seem to be playing it safe, and so much more. Hit me up on Instagram at @ryanmichler and let me know what you thought …
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Strategies for Success in a New Environment
PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION Today, I wanted to talk to you about seven different strategies for making yourself successful in a new environment. I’m obviously in a new environment. We get a lot of questions and thoughts about how you can meet new people, how you can develop friendships or build a band of brothers, especially in …
