Order of Man

FFN 045: The Origins of Order of Man

03 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This month marks the two year anniversary of Order of Man. In this episode I explain the orgin of The Order, how it's grown, and the biggest takeaways...

102: What Doesn't Kill Us | Scott Carney

28 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In general, I think it would be safe to assume that we, as a people have become weak. The average man or woman seems more likely to face obesity, auto...

FFN 044: Finding a Mentor

24 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Finding a mentor has literally transformed my life in every way imaginable - my health, my wealth, and my relationships. Today I share why you should ...

101: Get Your Mind Right | Tom Bilyeu

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It all starts with the mind. We've all heard the adage – it's nothing new. But, the question remains, how do we do it. Most of us have constructed m...

FFN 043: The Burden of Proof

17 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We are not entitled to anyone's love, support, guidance, direction, time, money, and/or resources. It is on us to PROVE to others they should invest i...

100: 100 Deadly Survival Skills | Clint Emerson

14 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Unfortunately, in society today, your ability to survive has become more important than it ever has. Whether you're dealing with an active-shooter, a ...

FFN 042: Join or Die

10 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you can't find a way to band and join with other men, you are going to die – maybe not literally but figuratively. I know there's been times in m...

099: Building a Business on the Side | Josh Bauerle

07 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneurship is such a hot topic right now. In fact, it's a buzz word that gets tossed around quite carelessly but it's something every man should...

FFN 041: Masculine Sovereignty, Part II

03 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sovereignty is the ability to govern one's self. If you're going to be the man you want to be, you are going to have to latch on to and embrace this i...

098: Trial by Fire | John Spera

31 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Stress is something all of us, as men, deal with on a daily basis. And, unless you can find a way to manage the stress effectively, you just won't be ...

FFN 040: Masculine Sovereignty, Part I

27 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past couple days, I've had the opportunity to meet with some men that I really admire for how they show up in this world and the level of suc...

097: A Man of Style | Antonio Centeno

24 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Style, although it is so often overlooked, really is a critical component of helping you become a better man. More often that not, the way you look an...

FFN 039: Execution: The Mark of a Man

20 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past couple days, I've had the opportunity to meet with some men that I really admire for how they show up in this world and the level of suc...

096: Leadership: Vision, Influence, & Impact | David Burkus

17 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As you men know by now, leadership lies at the core of what it means to be a man. We've all had great leaders. We've all had horrible leaders. My gues...

FFN 038: Regroup, Recalibrate, and Re-Engage

13 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We've got a pretty thriving Facebook Community and one of the underlying themes I see quite a bit there is setbacks, struggles, trials, adversity, and...

095: How to Be a Better Connector | John Corcoran

10 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Somewhere, at some point, men began to believe that we are meant to go at it alone. The reality paints a different picture and illustrates how critica...

FFN 037: Engaging High-Value Targets

06 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Focusing on high-value targets in your life is critical to your success this year. The reality is most of us don't. Instead, we choose to focus on low...

094: Tim Kennedy | Becoming the Sheepdog

03 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There are three types of people in this world: the wolf, the sheep, and the sheepdog. The wolf is violent, the sheep is passive, and the sheepdog is t...

FFN 036: Stay the Course

30 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Everywhere you turn this time of year, you'll see someone telling you how to set New Year's Resolutions. And, while I think there is validity to setti...

093: Andy Frisella | A Legacy of Success

27 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We talk a lot about success on this show. In fact, the word gets tossed around so much that it's lost a lot of it's significance. My friend, and guest...

FFN 035: Invictus, The Captain of My Soul

23 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we talk about Invictus. Most of society believes, or lives life, as if someone or something else is in control. Whether you call it fate or des...

092: 50 Ironmans in 50 States in 50 Days | James Lawrence

20 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

50 Ironmans in 50 states in 50 days: This is what my guest, James "Iron Cowboy" set out to do. Everyone said it was impossible. Nobody thought it coul...

FFN 034: A Primer on Stoicism

16 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Stocism is the philisophy of focusing on perception, action, and will. Most people have a misconception of what Stoicism actually is - that it ends wi...

091: Why Men Fight | Jonathan Gottschall

13 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Why do men like to fight and why do we like to watch? These are questions I've asked myself before and ones that we attempt to answer with my guest to...

FFN 033: Be a Lighthouse

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A lighthouse does not adapt, conform, or bend to the will of others or what society says about the way it should behave. A lighthouse is the rock othe...

090: Negotiate Like a Professional | Chris Voss

06 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Negotiation is a skill all of us, as men, can and should improve. Whether you're talking a criminal into releasing hostages (like my guest has done) o...

FFN 032: Hold Fast

02 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"Hold Fast" was used as a nautical term referring to the importance of securing a ship's rigging especially in bad weather but it has implications in ...

089: A Navy SEALs Lessons in Teamwork with Chris Sajnog

29 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Teamwork is something we hear a lot about but it's not something that we typically delve into too much because we're all expected to know what it mean...

FFN 031: Gratitude

25 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you're anything like me, you have a ton on your plate and want to make sure every minute of every day is being used as best it can. You guys know a...

088: Work/Life Balance, Fact or Fiction? with Larry Hagner

22 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Work/Life Balance, it's a term that gets tossed around a lot but is it even possible to achieve? With all that we have going on as men, it seems impos...

FFN 030: 10 Tips, Tricks, and Tactics for Maximum Productivity

18 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you're anything like me, you have a ton on your plate and want to make sure every minute of every day is being used as best it can. You guys know a...

087: Rise of the Sufferfests with Scott Keneally

15 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

No doubt by now you've either heard of obstacle course racing or have participated in one. Whether you take pleasure in submitting yourself to pain an...

FFN 029: Honored: A Veterans Day Tribute

11 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you are listening to this as one of my American brothers, this is a big day for us. It's Veterans Day. It's a day that we have the chance to honor ...

086: Rich Roll | Pursuing the Warrior Path

08 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We all have path to travel in this life. Some of us have found it and others are still searching for it. I can tell you that the pursuit of that path ...

FFN 028: Complacency Kills

04 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Complacency kills. Don't ever let yourself get comfortable. There is no coasting, no middle ground, no default mode. You're either pushing to new heig...

085: Aubrey Marcus | Go For Your Win

01 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Every single one of us is looking for more out of life. If you're not, you probably need to get that figured out. That said, it's difficult to see bey...

FFN 027: Peace Through Strength

28 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"Peace Through Strength" is a concept dating back to the Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 76. The idea is that military power can preserve peace. But, it'...

OoM 084: Living Life on the Front Row with Jon Vroman

25 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Being present in the moment is something we talk a ton about here on the show. It seems there's too many men letting life pass them by because they ju...

FFN 026: The Man in the Arena

21 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The ...

OoM 083: Curing Men's Cancer One Mustache at a Time with Adam Garone

18 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

No doubt you've heard of Movember but I bet you don't know the story behind it and the man who founded it, a former Austrailian Army Special Forces Co...

FFN 025: Putting Yourself First

14 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

While it's important that we DO serve and give attention to others, it is impossible for us to give all that we're capable of giving unless we find a...

OoM 082: Confronted with Violence with Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman

11 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Men are needed today more than ever. We as a species are being confronted with more and more violence every day. My guest, Lieutenant Colonel Dave Gro...

FFN 024: A Warrior in the Garden

07 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As men, we should be warriors in a garden - warriors pursuing what we love and what we enjoy but prepared to go to battle on a moment's notice and wh...

OoM 081: Grant Cardone | Obsession is Your Ally

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Obsession is often a word and thought process that's frowned upon by society today. My guest today, the one and only Grant Cardone tells us why obsess...

FFN 023: How to Win Your Wife Back

30 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

the women in our lives are looking for leaders. They're looking for assertiveness. They're looking for men with energy, passion, drive, and motivation...

OoM 080: The Responsibiliites and Fundamentals of Owning a Firearm with Neal Currey

27 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with former Army Ranger and the owner of Ready Gunner, Neal Currey, about firearms. We'll cover some of the myths surrounding the sale o...

FFN 022: Order of Man Uprising Recap

23 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

For those of you who don't know, last weekend was our inaugural live retreat called the Uprising. We had 20 men fly in from all over the country to ga...

OoM 079: Presence, Claim, and Penetration with Satyen Raja

20 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we talk about something we have not yet covered on the Order of Man Podcast: masculine and feminine energy and how men can balance the two. My ...

FFN 021: Adapt and Overcome

16 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about how to adapt and overcome. And, just like the phrase says you and I, as men, need to anticipate hurdles and learn how to better o...

OoM 078: Extreme Ownership with Leif Babin

13 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Extreme Ownership is a concept that you've heard me talk a ton about on this podcast and in our conversations. Today, I wanted to invite my guest, co-...

FFN 020: Situational Awareness

09 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Situational Awareness is about knowing what's going on around you. It's about recognizing any potential threats. It's about recognizing the mood, atti...

OoM 077: Strength and Power in Kettlebell Training with Jon Mills

06 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The kettlebell - you've heard of it. Perhaps you've even used it a little. But, I bet you have no idea how versatile these things can actually be. My ...

FFN 019: Communication Solves Everything

02 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Communication solves EVERYTHING: your relationship with your wife or girlfriend and/or your children, your business, your clients, your health, and y...

OoM 076: Building Your Band of Brothers with Stephen Mansfield

30 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Building a "Band of Brothers." It's something we hear a lot about but few of us, as men, actually take the time to do it. We all know no man is an isl...

FFN 018: Capitalism and Masculinity

26 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It is critical you, as a man, wrap your head around the idea of capitalism. If you don't, you won't have the ability to provide as much value as you s...

OoM 075: From Rock Bottom to Rock Star with Ryan Blair

23 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Somewhere, at some point you've hit rock bottom. I know I certainly have. For me, it was 7 years ago when my wife and I decided to call it quits. Fort...

FFN 017: Everyday Carry (EDC)

19 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Everyday Carry (EDC): The practical tools and equipment you should be carrying every day to help you accomplish the tasks and situations you find your...

OoM 074: Team-Building Strategies from the Special Forces and GoRuck with Jason McCarthy

16 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Self-made man: it's a term that gets tossed around a lot. And, while there's certainly an exciting element to being a man who creates his own luck, th...

FFN 016: Forging Boundaries

12 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today I cover the topic of boundaries - why they're important, why "work/life balance" will never exist, and four simple strategies you can use to do ...

OoM 073: Lewis Howes | Your Path to Greatness

09 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

  I used to feel lost. I knew there was more to life but I just couldn't put my finger on it. And, even if I had, I wouldn't have known what path to ...

FFN 015: Why Fitness Matters

05 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about my fitness journey: where I have succeeded, where I have failed, why this is critical to you becoming a better man, and how you ca...

OoM 072: Dominate in Any Environment with Niyi Sobo

02 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dominate anything. That's what we're going to talk about today. I'm sure you've felt, at times in your life, that you just weren't operating to your f...

FFN 014: 10 Books Every Man Should Read

29 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Successful people read. End of story. Today I share 10 books every man should read by the end of the year. Please leave us an iTunes rating and revie...

OoM 071: Sleep Done Right with Ted Ryce

26 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you're anything like the way I used to be, you subscribe to the theory of, "I'll sleep when I'm dead." But, as I get older and I continue to focus ...

FFN 013: Invest in Yourself

22 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Every seems to want to invest in other people or other ideas but rarely take the time to invest in themselves. This week I talk about the power of put...

OoM 070: The Power of a Perfect Morning Routine with Hal Elrod

19 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I used to believe that I wasn't a morning person. And, for a long time, I let it effect the way I approached my day. I'd hit the snooze, roll out of b...

FFN 012: 10 Sure-Fire Ways to Fail at Life

15 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Eliminating things you shouldn't be doing is just as important as implementing the things you should. Today I talk about 10 sure-fire ways to fail at ...

OoM 069: The Laws of Wealth with Dr. Daniel Crosby

12 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Building wealth - that's what I want to talk with you about today. I know a lot of people are jaded with the whole process. Unscrupulous financial adv...

FFN 011: Creating Work/Life Balance

08 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

  Work/life balance isn't an easy thing to create. If fact, it may not even be possible. Today I talk about 3 strategies (congruency, communication, ...

OoM 068: Raising Men with Navy SEAL, Eric Davis

05 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I don't know about you but I have spent many nights staying up contemplating the job I'm doing as my children's father. I'm constantly wondering if I'...

FFN 010: Work the Plan

01 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Planning your day isn't the sexiest thing in the world but your ability to work a plan is what separates the extremely successful from those that scra...

OoM 067: Surviving a 60-Hour Endurance Event with Ryan Michler

28 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

30-mile mountain hikes under a 35-pound ruck, 60 hours of work with 4 hours of sleep, swimming with leaches, pushing hay bales through waist-high mudd...

FFN 009: The Power of Appreciation

24 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Everywhere I look I see negativity. Whether that's Facebook, the news, the magazines I read, it's everywhere. It's human nature to look for the probl...

OoM 066: Overcoming Alcohol Addiction with James Swanwick

21 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

  Strength, energy, drive, motivation, relationships, health - these are all things we, as men, want in more and deeper quantities. It's difficult en...

FFN 008: The Age of Fragility

17 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Age of Fragility: You cannot turn around, watch the media, or have a conversation with anyone these days without running across the virus of fragi...

OoM 065: Your Ego is the Enemy with Ryan Holiday

14 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

  Many of us, as men believe that we need to have it all figured out in order for us to be successful. It's the old adage, "Fake it 'til you make it....

FFN 007: Living the Strenuous Life

10 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today's overly sensitive, comfortable, sedentary world, men need to, now more than ever return to what Theodore Roosevelt calls The Strenuous Life....

OoM 064: Tactical Training for Real-World Scenarios with Tony Sentmanat

07 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As you know by now, every man has three major responsibilities: to provide, to preside, and to protect. Today we shed some light on how you can be a b...

FFN 006: Self-Discipline

03 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

  Self-Discipline is one of the biggest concerns I hear from the men I work with on a daily basis.  The reality is that if you can get self-discipli...

OoM 063: Approaching Work Like a Craftsman with Cal Newport

31 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you're anything like me, there never seems to be enough time in the day. When looking back, you know you were busy but what did you actually get do...

FFN 005: Power of Choices

27 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Our life is a series of choices. Every single day we have the opportunity to choose the course of our life or let it be dictated by other's choices. W...

OoM 062: Deadly Skills Every Man Should Know with Clint Emerson

24 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

One of our primary responsibilities as men is to protect those we care about. Whether it's your family, your co-workers, or the citizens of your commu...

FFN 004: Crushing Excuses

20 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today I talk about one of the most damaging factors in your quest for success: excuses. I'll share with you why we create excuses, why they'll kill yo...

OoM 061: Tapping into the Power of Your Mind with Len Wright

17 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We all know the mind to be the most powerful computing system known to man but do we really know how to tap into it? My guest today sheds light on thi...

FFN 003: Building Your Confidence

13 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Without confidence, we WILL NOT live up to our full potential. And, the reason that we won't live up to our full potential is because, without confide...

OoM 060: Jocko Willink on Leading Yourself and Men

10 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today I interview one of the baddest men on the planet, Retired Navy SEAL Commander, Jocko Willink. We talk about his new book Extreme Ownership, less...

FFN002: Protect, Provide, and Preside

06 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on your Friday Field Notes, I talk about a man's primary responsibility: Protect, Provide, and Preside   Friday Field Notes Order of Man

OoM 059: An Insider's Look Into Approaching Women with Sarah Jones

03 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Approaching anattractive woman. Some of us cringe at the thought of having to putourselves out there like that. But my guest today, and the veryfirst ...

Friday Field Notes: Introduction and Keeping Score

29 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome the inaugural episode of Friday Field Notes. Each week I'll be sharing my rants, reviews, and recaps, of the week. This week, I talk about kee...

OoM 058: How Men Can Resist Average with Tommy Baker

26 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Boring, average, complacent, mediocre. These are all terms we'd like to think don't describe us but the reality is, most of us live our entire lives t...

OoM 057: The Power of Self-Awareness with Pejman Ghadimi

19 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The founder of Secret Entourage and I talk about manipulating your environments, predicting the behavior and actions of others, and how to take contr...

OoM 056: Why Every Man Should Consider Yoga with Dean Pohlman

12 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Yoga - it's not typically a word we associate with masculinity. That's about to change! My guest shares with us the stigma around men and yoga, how ...

OoM 055: Finding the Work You Love with Dan Miller

05 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Finding your passion. It’s a buzz word we hear all the time. But, it’s also something I know is on a lot of your minds. You want to find the work ...

OoM 054: Lessons Learned From an MMA Fighter with Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman

29 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Most of you have watched MMA fights. From the casual observer, it simply looks like two guys beating each other mercilessly. And, while violence is c...

OoM 053: Going From Fat to Fit with Drew Manning

22 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you are anything like the way I used to be, you are ready to get back into shape. You know that you want more out of life and, you know that living...

OoM 052: Leveling Up Your Life By Embracing Your Inner Nerd with Steve Kamb

15 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Life is hard. We all know that. We all have things we want to accomplish in our lives: deeper relationships, better fitness, starting the new business...

OoM 051: Joe De Sena | Living the Spartan Way of Life

08 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Everywhere you turn it seems we as a society are continuing to look for a life of ease and comfort. And, while there are certainly merits to finding m...

OoM 050: How to Talk with Women with Tripp Lanier

01 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Meeting and approaching women can be one of the most difficult things that a man can do. We get nervous, we don't know what to say or, worse, we say s...

OoM 049: Building Your Memory Muscle with Anthony Metivier

23 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We've all had the awkward experience where we needed to remember someone's name and couldn't. Or perhaps you've been prepping for a speech, interview,...

OoM 048: Martial Arts, Mindfulness, and Mastery with Rodney King

16 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

You know as well as I that protecting our loved ones is a key component of being a man. That’s what I thought we’d talk about when I started the c...