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Home » Blog » INTELLECT » Forging Mental Toughness | Ryan Lange
Mental Toughness

Forging Mental Toughness | Ryan Lange

June 5, 2018 //  by Ryan Michler

We all know that we need to be mentally tough. There’s no question of that. Yet, forging mental toughness seems to be one of the most elusive pursuits. All of us know how to develop physical toughness but rarely do we have any practices in place that will help us develop mental toughness.

My guest today, Ryan Lange, is one of the most mentally tough men I know. It’s amazing considering he’s only 21 years old. I won’t get into all that he’s accomplished just yet but please understand that the amount of physical strain he’s put on his body is simply incredible. Today we talk about developing the capability to transcend pain, fostering the willingness to embrace hardship, why hard work is omnipotent, and how to forge more mental toughness.

“The feeling of working very hard, and wanting to succeed, and following through, and crossing that finish line was a feeling I was beyond addicted to.” Tweet That

–Ryan Lange

Ryan Lange

Ryan LangeRyan Lange reached out a couple months ago and asked to come on the podcast.

Honestly, at first thought, I wasn’t going to have him on because so many people talk about mental toughness. It’s a little like saying you want to talk about leadership.

But then, I started looking into what this kid has done. And, I say kid because he’s only 20 years old. Now, I realize he’s a man (not a child) but I’m absolutely blown away with what he’s done already.

He’s completed 50K’s, 50 milers, 100 milers, and at the end of last year completed a 238 mile race in Moab, UT. To give you an idea of what that means, it took roughly 86 hours for him to complete.

I’m incredibly inspired by Ryan and his approach to mental toughness. You will be too.

“If everyone understood the feeling of working hard and winning, the world would be a different place.” Tweet That

–Ryan Lange

Show Highlights

  • Developing the capability to transcend pain
  • Developing a willingness to embrace the hardship
  • The critical importance of long-term focus
  • How to break those long-term goals into micro goals
  • The dangers of not developing mental toughness
  • How to effectively train the mind
  • Why hard work is omnipotent
  • How to maintain focus in a world of distraction
  • Our obligation as men to be mentally fit
  • Keeping yourself from wasting experiences
  • The power of linear progression

“Suffering you cannot enjoy. You can really only embrace suffering and learn from suffering.” Tweet That

–Ryan Lange

The Iron Council

Mental toughness is such a critical skill to develop and it’s one that is frequently overlooked. The trick with developing mental toughness is putting yourself in uncomfortable situations to expand yourself and your experiences.

This is a big part of what we’re doing inside the Iron Council. Each and every week, we issue two challenges designed to push you mentally, physically, and emotionally. Sure, you can choose not to do them but I will tell you, the men who push outside their comfort zone typically produce on such a higher level than those who stay complacent.

If you’re ready to step outside your comfort zone and try something new, I encourage you to join us in the Iron Council. Head to www.orderofman.com/ironcouncil to learn more and claim your seat.

“It’s men’s responsibility to be self-starters, to be disciplined.” Tweet That

–Ryan Lange

Connect with Ryan Lange

  • www.ryanflange.com
  • Instagram

“If you’ve put in the work and you truly believe in yourself – you believe you deserve to cross that finish line – you’re never going to get in your own head.” Tweet That

–Ryan Lange

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About Ryan Michler

Ryan Michler is a father of four, Iraq Combat Veteran, and the founder of Order of Man. Ryan was raised without a permanent father figure and has seen first-hand how a lack of strong, ambitious, self-sufficient men has negatively impacted society. He believes many of the world's most complicated and challenging problems could be resolved if men dedicated themselves to becoming more capable husbands, fathers, businessmen, and community leaders.

It has now become his life's mission to help men across the planet step more fully into their roles as protectors, providers, and presiders over themselves, their families, their businesses, and their communities. His podcast, Order of Man, has been downloaded over 45,000,000 times, he has a social media presence of over 1,00,000 men, and thousands of men have successfully completed his online and live workshops, courses, and events. You can learn more at his website, Order of Man.

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