It’s the Olympics! Summer Eyes style… to celebrate the love of sport and ultimate commitment to excellence, I’m sharing my top three themes from Milan Cortina and the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Getting defensive ain’t it… luckily, the secret to not getting defensive lies in those in between moments where you can build up your confidence and sense of self so that by the time you’re put on the spot, you’re cool, calm, and collective.

Today we’re exploring power, perception, and control with a deep dive into the next three sections of part one. All of these skills rely on practice and are broken down into the following categories:

1. Recognize your power

2. Steady your nerves

3. Control your emotions

Live from a snowy and bitter cold NYC, today’s bulletproof minisode explores the magic of seasons, why lows equal highs, and how good always comes.

This week’s summary breaks down the definition of perception and why it’s important to separate emotion from truth. It tells the story of John D. Rockefeller, who got his start at the school of adversity and stress, and emphasizes the need for obstacles.

Conformity is tempting. Going along is easy. But setting the standard for yourself and then sticking to it? That takes time, effort, and a good old fashioned reminder.

Never skip what comes before one... Chapter 1, that is. Enter: the preface and introduction of The Obstacle is the Way, by Ryan Holiday. This one-two punch offers an origin story from Marcus Aurelius, seeks to redefine challenge, and tees up the structure of the rest of the book.

When life hands you flowers, you make the most of them… and, more importantly, you give yourself the tools, the time, and the space to enjoy the new view.

Starting here. Starting now. I’m summarizing a whole book from start to finish. Enter The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials Into Triumph, Expanded 10th Anniversary Edition.

And what better place to start than at the very beginning. Ryan Holiday’s Reflections, Ten Years Later.

Let’s summarize.

How much energy are you willing to sacrifice to fear? What could you accomplish if you reallocated that energy into embracing a new experience? What could you gain from the advantage of fresh perspective?

Let’s explore.