In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler explores the powerful concept of “Will it Make the Boat Go Faster?”, a mantra for making decisions that drive real progress. Inspired by Olympic rower Ben Hunt-Davis, Ryan shares how this mindset can be applied to career growth, relationships, health, and personal goals. He discusses the importance of setting clear objectives, testing strategies, and adjusting when necessary.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Introduction to the concept
01:42 - The Olympic rowing story
03:12 - Applying the mantra to life
07:43 - Decision-making and pivoting
09:45 - The importance of self-review
12:00 - Measuring progress objectively
14:32 - Eliminating distractions and staying focused
16:47 - Upcoming event: The Men's Forge

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In this week’s Ask Me Anything episode, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle a variety of topics, including building wealth, establishing healthy boundaries, and balancing hobbies with responsibilities. They explore how to lead effectively, the tiers of accountability, and the importance of fostering integrity in relationships and organizations.

With personal insights, practical strategies, and engaging humor, Ryan and Kipp deliver actionable advice for men striving to improve their personal and professional lives.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 Headlines and Updates
13:52 Expanding Wealth and Financial Planning
24:12 Boundaries vs. Walls in Relationships
29:39 Masculine Projects and Fulfillment
34:28 Leading Leaders: Navigating Operational Challenges
44:51 Accountability: Supporting Others with Integrity
1:00:37 Becoming the Best Dad Possible
1:07:35 Strengthening Spiritual Practices

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“Men aren’t emotional.”
“Men are more logical than their female counterparts.”
“Men don’t cry.”

These are all things you’ve heard whether they’ve been directed at you or not. But the reality paints a different story. Men are emotional. But that’s not to say that we ought to let ourselves be led by our emotions alone.

Dr. Ethan Kross understands this well as a man who researches how we, as humans, both feel and react to those feelings. Today, we talk about how to deal with intrusive thoughts, how to address the dark thoughts we often experience, what it actually means to “control” your emotions, how to become more emotionally fit, and how you can regulate your emotions – even the “negative” ones – so they don’t regulate you.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - The Unwritten Rule About Men and Emotions
01:57 - Emotional Strength: A Navy SEAL's Perspective
03:32 - Can We Control Our Emotions?
06:57 - Dark Thoughts and Emotional Awareness
08:15 - Myths About Managing Emotions
13:43 - Emotions: Tools for Resilience and Growth
15:55 - The Link Between Love, Hate, and Emotional Investment
20:41 - The Art of Emotion Regulation
26:07 - Emotional Fitness: A Multi-Tool Approach
30:14 - The Power of Mental Time Travel
41:17 - Public Speaking and Emotional Influence
49:39 - Over-Regulation and Exhaustion
52:26 - Leveraging Environmental Regulators
55:10 - The Value of Negative Emotions
59:13 - The Power of Finding Common Ground
01:00:38 - Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with Ethan Kross

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