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Sovereignty is not granted to a man. It is taken back.
A closed order of gentlemen, fathers and leaders who train hard, build wealth, lead their households and live to a code that does not bend when it becomes inconvenient. Eight weeks of forging. Then brotherhood for the rest of it.
Free to apply
Personally reviewed by our team
Response within 72 hours
Built to last
Standards forged through action
Brotherhood
Support beyond the program
A new standard
For how you lead and live
Measured growth
Progress across all eight pillars
Who this is for
You don't need more motivation. You need a standard.
Most successful men already know what to do. What they're missing is the structure — and the men — to hold them to it. If any of these sound familiar, you're in the right place.
- 01The business is running and the income is there, but the drive isn't.
- 02You've restarted your fitness more times than you'd like to admit.
- 03You're home every night, but you're not the husband or father you want to be.
- 04There's no man in your life who can tell you the hard truth.
- 05You know exactly what to do. You're just not doing it consistently.
It's not a character flaw. It's a missing structure — and it can be rebuilt in eight weeks.
The 8-week program
A clear structure, built to be followed.
Everything runs on a fixed schedule, so you always know what's expected and when.
Weekly · Live
Live coaching with Nico
Eight 90-minute live sessions with direct access and real feedback. No pre-recorded videos.
Daily
Structured training
A progressive strength and conditioning plan scaled to your starting level and tracked every day.
Week 1 & Week 8
The 8-pillar assessment
You're scored across all eight pillars at the start and the finish, so your progress is measured — not guessed.
From day one
Built-in accountability
A close-knit brotherhood that challenges you, strengthens your standards, and keeps you moving forward.
Weeks 2–5
Your personal code
Written, tested by the brotherhood, and signed — the standard you'll live by long after the program ends.
After week 8
Continued brotherhood
Ongoing squad calls, quarterly check-ins, and the opportunity to join international Quests.
Free to apply. No obligation.
Your founder
Thirteen years in the military. His hardest fight came after.
Nico Seedsman spent 13 years in the Australian military. He started as a Navy electronics technician, moved into infantry reconnaissance, then earned his place in the Special Air Service Regiment — Australia's premier Special Forces unit.
He served eight years as an SAS operator, with three combat deployments to Afghanistan and heavy fighting against the Taliban.
Then he came home. The mission ended, the team was gone, and years of hard service caught up with his body and mind. The man who had operated at the highest level was suddenly in the hardest fight of his life.
He rebuilt himself the way he was trained to: with structure, a code, faith, and brothers who wouldn't let him quit. The Order is that system — built for men who never wore a uniform, but carry just as much weight.
Nico SeedsmanFounder & CEO, The Order
- Service13 years Military, ~8 in the SASR
- CombatThree combat deployments to Afghanistan
- FounderThe Order
- FounderOdin Stem Cells
Member results
Hear it from the men who've done it.
Shortlisted applicants can speak directly with a past member before they join.
In their own words
Jake Brown - Gym Owner and Real Estate Developer
Tony Litster — Entrepreneur, HNW Coach and Real Estate Developer
Tommy Johnstone — CEO and Founder of Polar
Callum Nosworthy — Executive Director of Watchtower Capital Group
A selective path for men ready to commit.
The eight pillars
Strength in one area isn't enough.
Most programs fix one part of your life. The Order builds all eight — because weakness in one always spills into the rest.
I
Aligned Purpose
A clear mission for your life, and daily habits that move you toward it.
II
Physical Resilience
Real strength, conditioning and endurance — built to perform, not just to look good.
III
Financial Prosperity
Wealth that lasts, and a financial foundation your family can rely on.
IV
Mentoring
Learn from men ahead of you, and lead the men coming up behind you.
V
Brotherhood
Men who will tell you the truth, have your back, and notice when you slip.
VI
Warrior Code
A personal code of conduct you live by — especially when it's inconvenient.
VII
Spiritual Connectivity
Stillness, reflection and meaning — the foundation that keeps ambition in check.
VIII
Savagery
Controlled intensity — the will to act decisively when it matters most.
Your path
Three stages. One standard.
Stage 01
The Rite of Passage
Weeks 1–8
Eight weeks of training, live coaching and daily accountability that reset your standard.
Stage 02
The Brotherhood
Ongoing
Regular brotherhood calls and peer coaching that keep your standard in place for the long term.
Stage 03
The Quests
Twice a year
International expeditions built on survival and adventure, side by side with your brothers.
About 5 minutes. Response within 72 hours.
Common questions
What men ask before they apply.
The program is designed to fit around a demanding career and family life, with live coaching, training scaled to your level, and regular accountability from the brotherhood.
Yes. Members join internationally. Live sessions are attended remotely, training is portable and scaled to your circumstances, and your squad keeps you accountable wherever you are.
Most programs give you information and motivation. The Order gives you a fixed structure, a measured assessment, a personal code, and a brotherhood that holds you accountable. It's the missing structure, not another content library.
No. Training is a progressive plan scaled to your starting level and tracked daily. Where you begin matters far less than your willingness to commit for the full eight weeks.
Cost is discussed directly during your application review with our team, once we understand your situation and confirm the program is the right fit. Applying is free and carries no obligation.
No. Spiritual Connectivity is one of the eight pillars — focused on stillness, reflection and meaning — but The Order is open to men of any faith or none. It is not tied to a specific religion.
Someone on our team personally reviews every application and replies within 72 hours. Shortlisted applicants can speak directly with a past member and, if it's a mutual fit, are invited to join the brotherhood.
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Apply for The Program
Admission is selective. The application takes only a few minutes, and someone on our team personally reviews every one.
You carry real responsibility
You can commit all 8 weeks
You're ready to be held accountable
Thank you for your enquiry.
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THE ORDER
Become the man your family is counting on.