In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler delivers a powerful message on embracing failure as a catalyst for growth. Drawing from personal experiences, he outlines six actionable strategies to learn from setbacks, including avoiding complacency, focusing on controllables, and forgiving oneself. Michler emphasizes resilience and personal responsibility, urging listeners to let go of past mistakes and build a better future. His candid, motivational approach inspires men to confront challenges head-on and transform adversity into opportunity.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Introduction: The Inevitability of Failure
02:53 - Six Strategies to Learn from Failure
05:13 - Complacency Kills
07:33 - Externalities Are Rarely the Problem
11:47 - Build New, Let Go of the Old
15:16 - Do Not Grow Bitter or Label
19:27 - Forgive Yourself
27:04 - Focus on the Controllables
28:52 - Closing: Transform Challenges into Growth

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In this episode of Ask Me Anything, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorenson tackle tough, real-world questions from men facing divorce, personal setbacks, and disconnection at home. They dive into how optics impact execution, how to master emotional resilience through stress, and why ego can sabotage your growth.

From powerful mindset shifts to tactical advice for navigating separation and fatherhood, this episode is packed with hard truths and uplifting insights. Whether you’re healing, leading, or rebuilding—this one hits home.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 – Technical Troubles and Weekend Recap
05:45 – Viewer Questions Begin
06:02 – What to Do When Divorce Hits
10:07 – Reconnecting Without Shared Interests
15:09 – Rebuilding After a Breakup
21:45 – Divorce Logistics and Legal Readiness
27:59 – How to Apologize to Your Kids
32:23 – Blessings Hidden in Disappointment
44:58 – Would You Want Your Son to Live Your Life?
52:07 – Hierarchical Decision-Making
52:34 – Optics vs. Execution Debate
59:00 – The Brain’s Argument With Itself
01:02:24 – Optics as a Sign of Respect
01:04:50 – Final Thoughts and Hope Through Hard Times

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It can be challenging to be faithful towards your goals and objectives in the seemingly endless supply of trials and adversity. Whether you’re dealing with a crippling financial situation, devastating divorce, or something like my guest today, Hal Elrod, dealt with, a life-threatening cancer diagnosis.

In spite of all that, and more, you have responsibilities to take care of and duties to fulfill. So, how do you do it? Today, Hal and I talk about being realistic in your pursuits by balancing the line between probable and possible, what is a true miracle and how to create more of them in your life, the powerful connection between mind and body (and, how to use it), and using affirmations in a way that works.

00:00 — Reconnecting After Nearly a Decade
00:45 — Hal’s Cancer Diagnosis and Immediate Challenges
03:35 — Fear of Death vs. Fear for Family
06:14 — The Miracle Equation: Unwavering Faith and Extraordinary Effort
08:17 — Preparing for Death While Fighting to Live
13:08 — The Role of Affirmations in Healing
14:20 — Beating Cancer: Mindset vs. Reality
18:35 — The Mind-Body Connection and Healing Miracles
21:28 — Dr. Bernie Siegel’s Insights on Cancer Survival
23:20 — Choosing Hope Over Despair
24:51 — Fear of Failure and Others' Opinions
27:11 — Defining and Creating "Miracles"
30:09 — Faith Without Works Is Dead
31:25 — The Origin of the Miracle Equation
36:44 — The Sales Miracle: A $20,000 Breakthrough
39:42 — When Other People Influence Your Outcomes
41:29 — Overcoming Major Setbacks with the "Until" Mindset
44:53 — Adjusting Goals Without Losing Faith
45:51 — Michael Jordan and Unwavering Faith in Action
48:13 — Is It Faith or Delusion?
51:08 — What's Next After The Miracle Morning?
55:09 — Hal’s Next Project: Mastering Action and Inner Peace
57:38 — Where to Find Hal Elrod’s Work

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