(AN OPEN DIALOGUE)

the EXtras

(FROM ME TO YOU)

A personally curated collection of ideas & resources that I find helpful, interesting, and insightful.

Here you’ll find a bit of everything.  From books I’ve read, to quotes that inspire, to products I like, to just sharing personal thoughts. Think of it as a peek into my headspace.

Always on your side,

The Power of Nothing
Evy Poumpouras Evy Poumpouras

The Power of Nothing

You get up every day, you’re entitled to NOTHING.

Nobody owes you NOTHING.

You can have talent, but if you don’t have discipline, you don’t execute, you don’t focus, what do you get? NOTHING.

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Your Relationship With Stress: Redefined
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Your Relationship With Stress: Redefined

By Guest Writer Dr. Angela Le.

When you’re feeling stressed out, being told to ‘just relax’ is one of the most unhelpful pieces of advice imaginable. It’s also simply not that easy. Stress is your body’s survival response. When danger appears, your nervous system reacts automatically, which means you cannot think your way out of it, any more than you can decide not to sweat in a sauna.

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Shadow Cell by Andrew & Jihi Bustamante
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Shadow Cell by Andrew & Jihi Bustamante

What does it really mean to be a spy?

Not the movie version. The real version. Where your name is erased, your presence is forgettable on purpose, and your most powerful tools are not weapons, but people skills.

In Shadow Cell, Andrew and Jihi Bustamante pull back the curtain on life as an “unknown couple” inside the CIA.

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Own the Room: The Unseen Skill That Gets You Noticed
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Own the Room: The Unseen Skill That Gets You Noticed

By Guest Writer Dee Raviv.

Every day, talented professionals get overlooked in meetings, passed over for promotions, and underestimated by decision-makers. Not because they aren’t qualified. But because they don’t look, sound, or feel like leaders in the moments that matter most.

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Who Are Your Top 5?
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Who Are Your Top 5?

By Evy Poumpouras.

The energy we absorb from others, whether intentional or not, has a direct impact on how we feel about ourselves. Research from Harvard found that your emotional state, motivation, and even long-term health outcomes are directly influenced by the behaviors and attitudes of those closest to you.

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The Book List: Make Money Easy by Lewis Howes
Hilary Silverman Hilary Silverman

The Book List: Make Money Easy by Lewis Howes

I don’t believe in chasing money, but I do believe in financial wisdom and independence. I’ve spent years reading books and educating myself on building a strong wealth mindset.

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Energy is Everything
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Energy is Everything

By Guest Writer Lisa Salvatore.

We all emit a unique frequency—like our own personal radio station. Some people sync with our vibe effortlessly, while others create static. The good news is you can protect your energy like a fortress while still being open to the right people, places, and experiences.

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