In the Man in the Making Podcast, Father and son, Ryan and Brecken Michler, talk about all the issues men should discuss with their boys - drugs, discipline, girls, fitness, money, responsibility, growing up, and much more. These conversations are designed to spark meaningful dialogue between you, as a father, and your own sons as you work to usher him into manhood.
Communicate Effectively, Live in the Moment, and Powerlifting
Today, my dad and I talk about the importance of communicating effectively, why and how to live in the moment, the balance between fortune and hard work, powerlifting, and our weekly ManRule: Prioritize and Execute.
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Faith, Family, Fitness, A Successful Hunt, and Making Your Bed
Today, my dad and I talk about our hunt last week and some of our biggest takeaways. We also cover the importance of making your bed in the morning and how it sets your day up for success.
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Sportsmanship, Focus Vs. Obsession, and Shooting Guns
Today, my dad and I talk about why it's important to show sportsmanship, the difference between focus and obsession, and why everyone should learn to shoot firearms.
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Invictus, Be Prepared, and Emotional Control
Today, my dad and I talk about the poem Invictus by William Ernest Henley, why it's important to be prepared for whatever life has to throw at you, how to control your emotions, and why you should put things away when you're done with them.
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Enjoy Every Moment, Stoicism, and Getting Your Priorities Straight
Today, my dad and I talk about why it's important to enjoy every moment, the value of a stoic philosophy, how to get your priorities straight, and why you should take your hat off at the dinner table.
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Building a Solid Foundation, First Impressions, and Men & Video Games
Today, my dad and I talk about the importance of building a solid foundation to grow on in life, the importance of first impressions, and what we think about video games.
We also talk about dating apps, the fear in talking with girls, and why it's important to honor our veterans.
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Simple Vs. Easy, Expressing Gratitude, and Holding the Door for Others
Today, my dad and I talk about the differences between simple and easy, why it's important to express gratitude and stay humble, and ManRule: Holding the Door for Others.
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Man in the Arena, Work Smarter AND Harder, and How to Tie a Tie
Today, my dad and I talk about Theodore Roosevelt's, Man in the Arena, why we all need to work smarter AND harder, muscle memory and neuroplasticity, and how to tie a tie.
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Everything Matters, Masculinity and Men, and How to Change a Tire
Today, my dad and I talk about why everything matters and doing things right, the difference between male, masculinity, and manliness, and ManRule #2: How to Change a Tire.
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Be Humbled or Get Humbled, Finding Faith in Yourself, and Avoiding the Dangers of Comparison
Today, my dad and I talk about why humility is important, how a boy can find faith in himself, and not comparing yourself to other people. We also share two of our favorite poems and give the first of our ongoing series - MANRULES
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Doing it When You Don't Feel Like It, Homeschool Pros and Cons, and Getting a New Dog
Today, my dad and I talk about doing things especially when we don't feel like doing them, the pros and cons of homeschooling, what it's like to have a new dog in the house, and not starting fights but finishing them.
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Positive Peer Pressure, Traditional Gender Roles, and Dads as Friends or Fathers
This week, I talk with my dad about peer pressure and how it can serve us positively or negatively, what are traditional gender roles and whether or not they serve us, and whether or not your dad should be your friend or father. I hope you enjoy.
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Losing a Dog, Becoming Emotionally Resilient, and Dealing with Negative Feedback
Today, we talk about dealing with the loss of the best dog I ever had, how to be more resilient with your emotions, and the difference between negative feedback and constructive criticism.
Transforming Your Body, Goals for 2022, & The Myth of Santa Claus
In episode 001, we talk about why we started Man in the Making, who it's for, and what our goals with the project are.
We also unpack strategies for a young man transforming his body, my goals for 2021, and whether or not to tell children the truth about Santa.