Order of Man

FFN 095: Connecting with Powerful People

16 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We've all heard the adage that you are the average of your five closest friends. I don't take that too literally but I do know that when I surround my...

152: The Future of Higher Education | Adam Braun

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Higher education seems to be quite the topic these days. With the rising costs of education and the debate as to whether or not students are learning ...

FFN 094: Solve Your Own Problems

09 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It is amazing to me how quick we are to talk to other people about their issues and their problems yet we seem to be incapable of recognizing the prob...

151: Know Fear | Tony Blauer

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Fear is something that every single one of us experiences but the reality is that most of us don't know how to adequately face it when it rears its ug...

FFN 093: Men are Providers

02 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

  Men are providers. Period. And, there's more than one way for us to provide: Financial, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual. Today, I share an excerpt...

150: Own the Dash | Dakota Meyer

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There are two days you have no control over - the day you're born and the day you die. Every other day in life represents an opportunity to choose how...

FFN 092: The Myth of "Toxic Masculinity"

26 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There's a term that's being tossed around these days that's really been bothering me the more I think about it. The term is "toxic masculinity." The r...

149: Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship | Pete Roberts

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone these days wants to be an entrepreneur and while I applaud their desire to go out and create something from nothing, too many men are in it f...

FFN 091: A Crash Course in Confidence

19 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

One topic I see talked about more than just about any other is that of building confidence. It seems that more and more men are lacking the confidence...

148: True Transformation Through Exercise and Nutrition | Josiah Novak

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of the year again when the masses begin their new year's resolutions. Fitness, exercise, and nutrition is always at the top of people's...

FFN 090: A Code of Conduct

12 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Most of you know by now that we have live meetup in Nashville coming up January 26th and 27th. It is going to be an absolutely killer event and I want...

147: Self-Mastery through Bow Hunting | John "Dud" Dudley

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Self-mastery is something I talk about a lot. There are a ton of external sources that seem to be fighting against us at any given time but, even wors...

FFN 089: Meet me in Nashville

05 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Most of you know by now that we have live meetup in Nashville coming up January 26th and 27th. It is going to be an absolutely killer event and I want...

146: A Life of Adventure | Laval St. Germain

02 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I want you to take a serious, truthful look at your life. When is the last time you went on an adventure? I'm not talking about a date with your wife,...

FFN 088: The Best Investment You Can Make

29 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I'm looking at a few of my investment accounts this morning and one of the things I've invested in this year is cryptocurrency. As of this recording, ...

145: Retire Early | Deacon Hayes

26 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Finances is such a huge component of living your life to the fullest. But in my experience, it's often one of the most overlooked. Not because men don...

FFN 087: Overcoming Guilt

22 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's the argument that you got in with you wife, the way you treated your children, how you may have handled a situation at work, or with a cl...

144: Living Your Full Potential | Bedros Keuilian

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When I talk about "reaching your full potential," it's a challenge because reaching your full potential is pretty difficult to define, and it's a movi...

FFN 086: 5 Books Every Man Should Read in 2018

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's been said that, "The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read." I believe that's true. We have so much access to the w...

143: The Appearance of Power | Tanner Guzy

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Every time I bring up a conversation about style as it relates to masculinity, I'm met with hesitation because, "real men don't care about what they w...

FFN 085: Activate the Hunt | Collin Cottrell

08 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This one is a little different for you today. Normally, on Friday, you get to listen to me talk about some things that have been bouncing around in my...

142: Developing, Operating, and Expanding a Business | Cameron Herald

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Running a business can be a challenge. I know, I own two of them. At times, things seem to be firing on all cylinders and at other times, it seems lik...

FFN 084: Be The Patriarch

01 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The other day, I had made a comment in our Facebook Group about being a Patriarch. Someone suggested I put that phrase on a shirt but I thought it wou...

141: Live Life on Your Terms | Hunter McIntyre

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There was a time in my life when I felt as if I was living for everyone else. I woke up to a marriage that was in shambles, a business that was failin...

FFN 083: The Power of Gratitude

24 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I wasn't going to talk with you about gratitude because everyone is going to be talking about it with Thanksgiving and it seems to be a little played ...

140: Living the Fit Life | Drew Canole

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

4 years ago, I was fat, out of shape, and miserable. My relationships were suffering. My business was falling apart. And, I was at a complete loss on ...

FFN 082: Every man a Marketer

17 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're trying to win the girl, get a job promotion, or get new clients, it's critical that you wrap your head around the idea that you are a m...

139: Wild at Heart | John Eldredge

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"Deep in his heart every man longs for a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue." This is one of my favorite quotes about mascu...

FFN 081: Humility is Strength

10 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of men seem to believe that arrogance is what makes you strong. It's not true. An over-inflated ego opens up to all sorts of blindspots. Where a...

138: Political Correctness, Technology, and Capitalism | Sal, Adam, and Justin with MindPump

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Gents, today is a different kind of podcast and it's unlike everything we've ever done before. Last month I had the opportunity to head to the Spartan...

FFN 080: Embrace Discomfort

03 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Take a look around society. We see a lot of weak people. Mentally, people allow the smallest of circumstances to get ahold of them and dictate their a...

137: The Fight Against Child Sex Trafficking | Tim Ballard

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I've got a different podcast for you today. My guest is Tim Ballard and he is the founder of Operation Under Ground Railroad, a non-profit orga...

FFN 079: Your Life is Yours

27 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The following podcast is an excerpt from our new book to be released February 2018. If you would like to be among the first to know when the book is a...

136: Lewis Howes | The Mask of Masculinity

24 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Recognizing that we, as men, wear masks might just be one of the most difficult self-evaluation processes we can go through. It's difficult because so...

FFN 078: Every Man Needs a Battle to Fight

20 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As a lot of you already know, I interviewed Navy SEAL and New York Times Bestselling author, Jocko Willink, earlier this week. One thing that he said...

135: Jocko Willink | Discipline Equals Freedom

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There is no shortage of motivational events, courses, seminars, quotes, and memes. Don't get me wrong, motivation has its purpose but discipline is a ...

FFN 077: How to Fight a Grizzly Bear

13 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In October of 2016, Todd Orr was hiking in the mountains of Montana when he spotted a grizzly bear. He made eye contact and the bear ran off with her ...

134: Unfu*k Yourself | Gary John Bishop

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

At times, we tend to get into our own heads and become our own worst enemies. We often write off anyone who happens to disagree with us, puts us down ...

FFN 076: Motivation is B.S.

06 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Everywhere you turn you'll find another "motivational guru" attempting to inspire the masses to take action. If you're like me, you've attended confer...

133: The Fighter's Mindset | Chris Romulo

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Every single one of has fallen a time or two in life. And, everyone of us knows a man who has failed to get back up from that fall. It's not an easy t...

FFN 075: Why Men Fail

29 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I typically like to frame these discussions in a positive perspective but I do think it's important that we occasionally look at the other side. Most ...

132: Decoding and Deciphering Human Behavior | Chase Hughes

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Someone asked me several weeks ago, "If you could have one super power, what would it be?" To which I responded, "The ability to read people's minds."...

FFN 074: Overcoming "The Drift"

22 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly is "The Drift?" The Drift is the natural tendency we have as men to coast, and in a way, take our hands off the steering wheel of life an...

131: Living Life on the Edge | Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Everywhere you turn, you'll find men living what I call the sedated life. Like robots on an assembly line, these men wake up at the same time, eat the...

FFN 073: The Power of a Coach

15 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I think it's safe to assume by now that you probably - at least to some degree -  understand that having a coach is such a valuable strategy towards ...

130: Finish What You Start | Jon Acuff

12 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you're anything like me, you are what I refer to as a "starter." I've never been at a loss for figuring out how to start things. Getting things don...

FFN 072: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Harvey

08 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I thought it would be a good idea to address something that has impacted millions of people over the last several weeks and that is the nightma...

129: Men and Politics | Sean Whalen

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Politics - just the mention of the word infuriates most and has the ability to split up marriages and lifelong friendships alike. What a shame, since ...

FFN 071: Memento Mori

01 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You may have heard the Latin phrase, "Memento Mori" which quite literally means "remember that you have to die." That phrase has also been used to des...

128: Style as a Tool to Have More and Be More | Ryan Magin

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So many men are afraid to even talk about style. In my experience, they believe that it's just not that important when it comes to being a man or they...

FFN 070: Should've, Could've, Would've

25 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Most men seem to be living in the past. They live with guilt, remorse, sorrow, and regret. What a shame that is because if they'd only realize that th...

127: How to Market Yourself | Noah Kagan

22 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you own a business or you're working your way up the corporate ladder, learning how to more effectively market yourself is a critical. This o...

FFN 069: Turning Darkness Into Light

18 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is a replay of my presentation at The Meltdown in the Desert. In it I talk about the dark catalyst for change in my life and the rock-bot...

126: 7 Principles of Total Focus | Navy SEAL Brandon Webb

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We are constantly bombarded by stimulus and, more than any other time in history, the ability to focus is becoming increasingly difficult. Focus, howe...

FFN 068: Improving Intuition

11 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Intuition. It's the ability to understand or recognize something about a situation or circumstance without having to analyze or break down the facts a...

125: Enhancing Your Mind | Jim Kwik

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It all starts in the mind. Whether you're trying get into better shape, grow your bank account, start a business, become a better father, or a better ...

FFN 067: Dealing with Depression

04 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Depression. It's very real. It's very common. It's very destructive. We all know someone who is going through a bout with depression, and, we might ev...

124: Starting Strength | Matt Reynolds

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of tasks we're called to do as men. Among other things, your physical strength will make the difference between your ability to accomp...

FFN 066: Building a Business

28 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I want to talk with you about building a business and the power of entrepreneurship. I know that word is a buzz-word these days but that's because the...

123: Left of Bang | Patrick Van Horne

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Gentlemen, we all know the world can be a dangerous place. Some would argue it's becoming safer and others would argue it's becoming more dangerous. ...

FFN 065: Should I focus on Strengths or Weaknesses?

21 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I answer your questions. We talk about the most influential books I've read, my favorite quote, my personal strengths, whether or not it's bett...

122: View From the Top | Aaron Walker

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We all know the best view is at the top but, the reality is that it's often the most difficult to get to. In other words, the view is earned. But, how...

FFN 064: The Power of Red Teaming

14 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition is so important that there's an entire strategy designed to use opposition to your advantage. It's called "Red Teaming," and the basic idea...

121: No Excuses, No Barriers | Erik Weihenmayer

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us are so good at making excuses. We've been doing it for so long, it's hard for us to recognize what is truth and what stories we tell our...

FFN 063: Who's Got Your Six?

07 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A Battle Buddy, for those of you who are not familiar, is a member of your unit who is there to cover your six. He's there to ensure you're doing the ...

120: Making Money Matter | Cole Hatter

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Money is villainized by much of the media and society today. It's easy to see why. Only a select few have managed to build a sizable net worth and, th...

FFN 062: Building a Rite of Passage

30 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A Rite of Passage is a tradition that dates back as long as humans have walked this planet but it seems to be less and less common. And, unless a youn...

119: Back From the Darkness | Navy SEAL Joost Janssen

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There is no doubt that all of us have been through some difficult challenges in our lives - some more than others. Whether it's the loss of a loved on...

FFN 061: The Moment of Truth

23 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We refer to the "moment of truth" as the moment we actually find out if something is going to work or not. Today, I want to talk with you about the fa...

118: Connecting With Your Kids | Jim Sheils

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

FFN 060: 4 Domains of Manliness

16 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Through thousands of hours of work, reading, and personal observation I've discoverd that there are four domains of manliness that I believe every sin...

117: Turning Your Passion Into Your Profession | Dale Partridge

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I've never met a man who did not have a dream or, at a minimum, and idea for what his future holds. That said, I've met plenty of men who died with th...

FFN 059: The King of Your Castle

09 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 full...

116: Building a Personal Brand | Kolby Kay

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

FFN 058: Keeping Field Notes

02 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you use official Field Notes or another journal, notepad, or an app, tracking and journaling your thoughts is a critical excercise for effecti...

115: Keeping the Fire Alive | Sarah Jones

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 relat...

FFN 057: Strikeout Swinging

26 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There's only one thing worse than a strikeout - striking out looking. And yet, most of us continue to let opportunities pass us by without taking a ha...

114: The Ranger Way | Kris "Tanto" Paronto

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As a member of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya, September 11th, 2012, Kris "Tanto" Paronto (@kri...

FFN 056: How Bad Do You Want It?

19 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You are a liar. I am a liar. Everytime we fabricate an excuse, we keep ourselves from doing the work required to succeed. And, if you aren't willing t...

113: Ted Nugent | Freedom, Liberty, and Rugged Individualism

16 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ted Nugent (@tednugent) has been rocking America for more than 50 years. As a board member for the NRA and a conservative political activist, he has d...

FFN 055: Feel the Fear

12 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I heard the phrase earlier in the week, FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL. Well, I'm here to tell you that's total B.S. Fear is real! And, in the next 8 m...

112: Brett McKay | Six Roles of the Modern Man

09 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 di...

FFN 054: Complexity Kills

05 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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...

111: Upgrading Your Career | Kevin Kermes

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 se...

FFN 053: Fix Yourself First

28 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It seems that everywhere you look, you'll find someone out there willing to tell you how to live your life. But, what I find fascinating is that not o...

110: Your Wealth Can't Wait | David Osborn

25 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The word "wealth" has such a stigma associated with it. And, it seems more and more, those who have managed to acquire any amount of it are demonized ...

FFN 052: What if You're Wrong?

21 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's okay to be wrong. I'm wrong all the time. But, it's not okay to be wrong about the same thing over and over and over again. Here are three quick ...

109: No More Mr. Nice Guy | Dr. Robert Glover

18 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you're anything like me, you're a recovering "nice guy", or maybe you still are a "nice guy." A lot of men may hear that and wonder what's wrong wi...

FFN 051: Consistency Trumps Talent

14 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Consistency in all we do is critical to our success. Consistency trumps talent every time. I see a lot of men out there who I would consider "one-pump...

108: Boosting Testosterone Naturally | Nicholas Bayerle

11 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I get a lot of requests and a lot of questions about the importance of healthy levels of testosterone in men. Unfortunately, we're beginning to see s...

FFN 050: At The Ready

07 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

107: The Art and Science of Giving Gifts | John Ruhlin

04 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Every single one of us has received a gift in our lives that have made us feel like the most important person on this planet. Knowing that, it's easy ...

FFN 049: Like Sheep to the Slaughter

31 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we discuss why and how we're led astray by society, the government, institutions, and those that might even be our "friends." We also cover som...

106: A Man's Best Friend | Navy SEAL Mike Ritland

28 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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...

FFN 048: Personal Protocols

24 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Establishing personal protocols gives you the ability to conserve your resources, reduce emotional mistakes, and operate at maximum effiiency. Here is...

105: Creating Financial Independence | Jeff Rose

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Money has always been a difficult topic. The reality is that this little green piece of paper we call money has a much greater impact than dollars and...

FFN 047: Building a Battle Plan

17 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're planning out your next career project, your fitness goals, or your new business, having a battle plan is critical in the ultimate succe...

104: Building Social Capital | Jordan Harbinger

14 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Like it or not, your ability to connect with and relate to other people is such a critical component to your overall success in life. Dealing with you...

FFN 046: Adjust Fire

10 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You're not always going to hit your mark. You're not always going to get it right. I mess up every single day and, without the ability for me to adjus...

103: A Practical Approach to Improving Your Health | Ben Greenfield

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You're busy. I'm busy. We've got so much going on. And, if you're anything like me, it seems that taking care of my health is the easiest thing to get...