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When Vulnerability Goes Wrong, The OODA ...

Ryan Michler
About this episode

Join Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen in this engaging AMA episode of the Order of Man podcast. They kick off with light-hearted banter on Labor Day plans and "fake holidays," then dive into a headline sparking debate: Cracker Barrel's logo change and why people fixate on trivial issues. 

Listener questions cover helping kids handle bullies, pacing new relationships, picky eaters, prioritizing battle plan tactics, monetizing podcasts, hard-fought life lessons, and staying focused amid chaos. Packed with practical advice on masculinity, family, and self-improvement.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Opening Banter and Setup
00:58 - Weekend Plans and Labor Day Discussion
02:45 - Headline: Cracker Barrel Logo Controversy
11:50 - Helping Kids Navigate Bullies
25:11 - Pacing a New Relationship
37:23 - Dealing with Picky Eaters
40:38 - Prioritizing Battle Plan Tactics
43:23 - Monetizing Podcasts and Iron Council Origins
45:45 - Biggest Hard-Fought Lessons
01:07:22 - Maintaining Focus in Crises
01:21:49 - Episode Wrap-Up and Calls to Action

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