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Order of Man

Do Not Be a Lone Wolf | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

Order of Man

Ryan Michler

Business, Health, Leadership, Relationships, Man, Society & Culture, Intellect, Style, Lifestyle, Money, Selfdevelopment, Wealth, Fitness, Selfhelp, Nutrition

4.89K Ratings

🗓️ 26 July 2024

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Friday Field Notes, uncover why the lone wolf mentality, often romanticized in media, is a recipe for disaster when reality hits hard. Learn how engaging in activities like jujitsu can foster essential connections, promoting not just competition and improvement but genuine camaraderie among men.

Ryan emphasizes the importance of intentionally seeking out manly activities to meet like-minded individuals. From shooting at the gun range to playing basketball and participating in Spartan races, these activities are more than just hobbies—they are avenues to forge lasting friendships. Ryan breaks down the initial discomfort that comes with meeting new people and highlight the power of asking for help as a connection strategy. Personal anecdotes illustrate how these efforts have led to meaningful and supportive networks.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

(00:00) Episode Intro

(00:45) Building a Band of Brothers

(04:20) Connecting Through Manly Activities

(16:05) Building Bonds Through Activities

(21:16) Strong Male Relationships Through Vulnerability

(30:47) Engage, Connect, and Take Action

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Transcript

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0:00.0

We have to engage in what I call manly activities.

0:03.0

People say, well, it's a manly activity.

0:04.7

We all know what they are.

0:05.7

They're physical in nature.

0:07.0

They're typically competitive in nature.

0:09.0

They typically involve loud noises, big explosions, and, you know, interesting smells.

0:15.0

That's what a manly activity is.

0:16.8

So what does that look like?

0:18.0

Well, Jiu-Jitsu is a great one.

0:20.0

It could be going to the gun range and learning how to shoot.

0:22.4

It could be a pickup game of basketball this weekend or maybe you're going to

0:25.8

decide to participate in a Spartan race or just lifting or a crossfit or any number of

0:30.9

things that you know you should be doing.

0:33.0

You're a man of action.

0:35.0

You live life to the fullest.

0:37.0

Embrace your fears and boldly charge your own path.

0:40.0

When life knocks you down, you get back up one more time, every time. You are not easily deterred

0:45.6

or defeated, rugged, resilient, strong. This is your life. This is who you are. This is who you will become at the end of the day and after all is said and done

0:56.4

You can call yourself a man

0:59.6

Gentlemen do not be a lone wolf. I know that in today's age is so tempting to go at life alone

1:06.8

to think that you have it all figured out. Maybe even there's a little bit of

1:10.2

jadedness from being burned in the past or having friends and brothers who weren't reliable.

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