In her book Becoming Bulletproof , former Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras
The bulletproof person is never surprised. Surprise is a luxury they cannot afford.
: Just as an agent manages access to a protectee, you must manage access to your time and energy. Learn to say "no" to things that do not align with your mission. Final Thoughts
Colonel Jeff Cooper developed a color code for combat awareness, which the Secret Service has perfected. Most civilians live in —oblivious, scrolling Instagram, headphones in, unaware of the car running the red light or the person following them home.
Becoming Bulletproof: Life Lessons from a Secret Service Agent
Take a sheet of paper. Write down every area of your life: Finances, Relationships, Career, Health. Now, next to each one, write down the single worst-case scenario.
The term bulletproof is often associated with physical protection—vests, armored cars, and high-tech shields. However, for those who have served in the highest echelons of protection, like Evy Poumpouras, a former Secret Service agent, being bulletproof is more about a state of mind than physical gear. It is about developing a level of mental, emotional, and physical resilience that allows you to face any challenge without breaking.
For over a decade, I had the privilege of working as a secret agent, operating in some of the most hostile and unpredictable environments on the planet. During that time, I learned invaluable lessons about how to build a bulletproof life - one that can withstand even the most extreme circumstances.