Ryan Michler shares seven essential mindsets for effective money management in this episode of Friday Field Notes. Aimed at men striving to protect, provide, and preside, Michler emphasizes money as a tool and metric of value, urging listeners to overcome emotional pitfalls and societal misconceptions. He outlines a strategic approach—fortify, neutralize, attack—and stresses the importance of professional support. With practical wisdom, Michler empowers men to master their finances and fulfill their potential. Tune in to rethink money and elevate your financial game.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Episode Introduction
00:37 - Money as a Metric of Value
02:57 - The Duty to Earn
07:45 - Money as a Tool
10:09 - Eliminating Emotions
15:00 - No Room for Amateurs
19:45 - Fortify, Neutralize, Attack
27:03 - Knowing Your Role

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Join Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen in this week's Ask Me Anything, exploring the pursuit of pleasure versus the pleasure of pursuit, the cultural shift of young men toward the right, and the power of solitude. They tackle listener questions on imposter syndrome, fatherhood, divorce, dating, financial decisions, and personal growth. With humor and insight, they debunk overhyped headlines, like the "astronaut" space crew, and share actionable advice for living purposefully.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Opening Banter and Headlines
01:25 - The Pleasure of Pursuit
06:30 - Space Crew Rant
13:06 - Imposter Syndrome in Job Interviews
20:42 - Lessons from Kids
24:06 - Patience as a Father
28:40 - Why Women Leave Relationships
37:43 - Dating After Divorce
44:36 - Making Financial Decisions
48:08 - Lessons from Hard Times
53:59 - Young Men Moving Right Politically
59:26 - Call to Action

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It’s no secret that most men want to find love in life and someone they can partner with throughout life. But the reality is that far-fewer men are doing the work required than ever before. And, for those who are actively looking for love, many of them are floundering when it comes to approaching women and building interest that could potentially lead to a long-term relationship.

David Meessen is a man who has made it his life’s work to help men understand why they struggle and why society, at large, seems to be continually stacking the deck against the type of relationships the men listening to this podcast are looking for. Today we talk about why men seem to be so intimidated in approaching women, the skills (and, they are learnable skills) you can develop to have a more successful dating life, why “Progressive Desensitization” is such a valuable option in love and in life, the alarming statistics around romantic relationships and young men’s increasing aversion to them, and how radical honestly (not overly-agreeableness) is what creates attraction.

00:00 – Opening & Dating Stats Alarming for Men
01:34 – The Harsh Reality of Dating Apps
03:09 – How Dating Apps Work Against Most Men
04:27 – Learning to Play the Dating Game
05:26 – Sacrificing Values for Connection
06:37 – Approach Anxiety and Desensitization
08:51 – Start Small: Building Momentum Through Socializing
10:01 – Rejection is Often Kind – and Necessary
11:23 – Don’t Pedestalize Her – Have Options
12:46 – We Live in a Friendly or Hostile Universe
14:16 – Oversharing as a Powerful Connection Tool
15:21 – Men Struggle to Share Their Strengths
16:29 – Assume the Burden of the Conversation
17:51 – Bitterness Towards Women & Scarcity Mindset
19:58 – Reality is Better Than Fear-Based Fantasies
22:13 – You Crave the Experience, Not the Person
23:31 – Compatibility vs. Chemistry
25:16 – Communication is a Learnable Skill
26:29 – Influence vs. Manipulation
30:54 – Authenticity in Style & Presence
32:34 – Confidence is Just as Authentic as Humility
33:10 – Radical Honesty and Sharing Values Early
35:42 – Relationships Built on Aligned Values
37:27 – Disagreement is Attractive
39:33 – Common Mistakes in Online & Real-Life Dating
41:39 – Learn Humor to Boost Social Skills
43:03 – Don’t Skip the Ask – Get the Contact
44:59 – Women Get Approached Less Than You Think
46:11 – How to Approach in the Gym the Right Way
47:52 – Meeting Quality Men Matters Too
49:03 – Why Intelligent Men Struggle with Connection
52:15 – Expression Freedom & Compatibility
53:22 – Choose to See the Best in Each Other
54:26 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find David

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