If you’re anything like me, connecting with you kids can be a real challenge. You know it’s important. You want to connect with them. But, the grind of everyday life and providing for your family and wearing all the “hats” we as men are required to wear can come at a cost. Today my guest, …
4 Domains of Manliness
When I started Order of Man a little over two years ago, I made a post and video available called 8 Skillsets Every Man Must Master. The video and the post have been viewed tens of thousands of times which led me to believe that men really wanted to know what they needed to be …
The King of Your Castle
There seems to be a lot of men these days that have either forgotten what it means to be a man in the home or never learned the skills to step up fully as the king of their castle. I know as I have this discussion there is going to be someone that isn’t going …
116: Building a Personal Brand | Kolby Kay
The term “personal brand” has become such a buzz word these days but, the fact remains, that the ability to accurate reflect who you are to the world has become more important than it ever has. Whether you’re starting a new business, interviewing for a job, vying for a job promotion, or are in the …
Keeping Field Notes
This week I had to order so additional Field Notes as I ran out. If you don’t know what they are, they’re small pocket sizes notebooks that you can carry around and track your notes, thoughts, ideas, and inspirations. It occurred to me today that I have never shared with you how I got the …
115: Keeping the Fire Alive | Sarah Jones
Let’s face it, relationships tend to lose their luster after a while. But, that doesn’t necessarily mean that has to be the case. In fact, most relationships and marriages can keep the spark alive for a lifetime, as my guest today points out. Sarah Jones is back by popular demand to teach us how to re-kindle …
113: Ted Nugent | Freedom, Liberty, and Rugged Individualism
There is no doubt in my mind that, more and more, individualism and personal liberty, are frowned upon. It’s as if somehow individuality is a threat to the system as a whole. That couldn’t be further from the truth. The truth is that men who express their own individuality and personal liberty and responsibility are …
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112: Six Roles of the Modern Man | Brett McKay
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 …
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 …