Today’s episode dives back into the 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene, summarizing the stories, observances, and keys that creating a persona and captivating an audience can unlock to a create a life of intention and untapped potential.
From Julius Caesar to Abe Lincoln, we explore the power of image and presence as a means to an end and most importantly the roles that choice and agency - particularly within the confines of societal norms - still play in today’s world.
Your words and what you say are entirely up to you.
You don’t owe them to anyone.
Sometimes restraint, or holding back, is more powerful than any lengthy explanation ever could be.
Because when you choose simplicity over excess, clarity over ego, energy over anticipation, you choose yourself.
Disclaimer: no milk - or tears - were spilled in the making of this episode.
This episode summarizes a candid conversation with Christina Tosi, the founder of Milk Bar, and Rebecca Minkoff on her podcast, SuperWomen.
Milk Bar is a late night bakery that changed the landscape of the sweet treat industry. Christina’s advice is relatable, kind, yet anything but sugar coated.
Tune in for themes and through lines that run through their insights on innovation, getting started, and navigating the messy middle.
Debating yourself takes time. Talking yourself out of good decisions already made takes time.
What happens when you don’t give yourself a choice?
The Pain Pleasure Balance, as originally explained by Dr. Anna Lembke, is a framework that offers practical applications beyond the world of addiction.
From perspective and agency to timing and urgency, this episode explores how and why this tool comes in handy when you’re feeling overwhelmed or powerless.
We can’t control others responses or reactions. So why prioritize them over our own metrics of success?
Let’s find out…
Honesty is a form of respect, for both yourself and others. It’s a skill to prioritize your truth and it’s a skill to communicate it with the world.
Today’s episode summarizes a chapter called Radical Honesty from Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Dr. Anna Lembke. This deep dive explores the neuroscience behind why honesty is so painful in the short term and so worth it in the long term.
We always figure it out. We always get to where we need to go - even if that requires a mental pause.
The trick lies in finding patterns that escalate these learnings and propel you to the next step. Sometimes the answer is obvious. And other times, it helps to let the oxygen in…
This book, Campaign of the Century, by Irwin F. Gellman, redefines what it means to win, lose, and lead. Through the lens of one of the most pivotal elections in American history, it offers reminders of personal accountability, the restless drive that defines greatness, and the importance of perspective - especially when the truth depends on where you’re standing.
If you find yourself wondering, is it worth it? Does it even make a difference? The answer is probably yes.
Putting in the time always comes back in your favor. From personal tasks to professional pursuits, preparation reveals itself in your confidence. It’s a skill and it always makes a difference.
From confidence in comedy to her blossoming music career, Kristen Wiig is offering a peek behind curtain and sharing some of the wisdom that got her to where she is today.
Tune in for key takeaways from a very intelligent conversation between two very funny women.
What do you do when you don’t feel like yourself? When even the most normal and basics tasks seem harder than they should? How do you navigate a rut?
Tune in for three tactics - and one bonus mindset shift - that I employ when things just feel off.
Happy Bulletproof Wednesday!
Cue one of my favorite times of year - the quarterly look back. From embracing the role of time as a marker of experience and consistency to stretching for goals you never thought possible, I’m breaking down my top takeaways and learnings from an eventful Q3, 2025.
Join us on Instagram (and threads!) for more insights that enlighten, ignite, & inspire.
Can you believe? Bulletproof is thirty, flirty & thriving. Today’s very special minisode celebrates with a look back at the reason we’re all here and the special place it holds in the SummerEyes universe.
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Some words stick with us long after we hear them. From Joe Mazzulla to Winston Churchill, here are a handful of impactful quotes that not only shifted my perspective in the moment, but that have continued to serve ever since.
There’s always more time to reflect, dissect, and analyze. But there’s only one first impression. Make it count.
At a time when the volume is higher than ever, how do you stand out? In this episode, I’m summarizing key takeaways from the beginning of Bill McGowan & Juliana Silva’s book, Speak, Memorably: The Art of Captivating an Audience. From embracing the reframe that public speaking is a performance to finding the courage to stand out, this book offer techniques, tools and mindset shifts to cut through the noise.
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Welcome to an exploratory session on change, an ongoing investigation into the motivations behind the habits we adopt and the ones we leave behind.
Why do we change? What compels us out of our comfort zone? What is that moment of clarity where the only next step is one we haven’t taken before?
Cue the Tolerance Point.
All rise! Class is now in session. Jefferson Fisher is a trial lawyer who offers his experience in the courtroom to elevate every day conversations. In this episode, I’m summarizing key takeaways and actionable advice from his conversation with Mel Robbins on how to effectively communicate with confidence and kindness.
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It’s easy to get caught up in minutiae. But what happens when you pull back and reexamine the situation at hand through the lens of longevity? Your goals? Your own big picture? What’s the story you want to tell?