The Bossticks The Truth About Your 20s & 30s: Life Lessons On Mindset, Money, Relationships, & Growth With Michael Bosstick & Mimi Evarts
Aug 14, 2025
In this candid discussion, Mimi Evarts, Director of Branding for The Skinny Confidential and sister-in-law to Michael Bosstick, shares insights on navigating the complexities of your 20s and 30s. They talk about the pressures of success and the transformative power of travel, emphasizing patience and self-growth. Mimi highlights the importance of investing early and nurturing meaningful relationships over fleeting experiences. Additionally, they dive into their favorite transformative books, including a humorous take on the surprises found in 'Fourth Wing.'
01:31:19
Long-Distance Friend Still Feels Like Family
- Michael described a best friend, Steven, who lives in Chicago and they haven't seen each other in six years.
- Despite distance they remain close and would 'pick up where they left off' if they reunited.
Rotate Genres To Read More
- Read widely and rotate genres to avoid a narrow, repetitive reading habit.
- Use a multi-book rotation to finish dense books and keep reading engaging.
Use Classic Books To Recenter
- Revisit classics that change your mindset when stressed, like Dale Carnegie's older works.
- Keep short reference books handy to reset perspective when worry spikes.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Life's Pressures and Perspectives
01:57 • 10min
Navigating Personal Growth
12:03 • 14min
Navigating Evolving Friendships
26:26 • 8min
Health, Technology, and Branding
34:07 • 6min
Exploring the Power of Diverse Reading
40:19 • 9min
Unexpected Journeys in Fantasy Reading
49:23 • 17min
Memory Lapses and Lifestyle Solutions
01:06:13 • 8min
Navigating Life's Twenties: Finances, Fun, and Relationships
01:14:21 • 12min
Navigating Life Choices and the Shift to AI
01:26:27 • 2min
Navigating Life with Technology and Humor
01:28:31 • 3min
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• Mentioned in 2 episodes
How to Make Friends and Influence Others
Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie's 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' is a self-help classic that offers practical advice on building strong relationships and achieving success in personal and professional life.
The book emphasizes the importance of understanding human nature and employing effective communication techniques to connect with others.
Carnegie outlines principles such as becoming genuinely interested in other people, smiling, remembering names, and being a good listener.
He advises readers to avoid criticism, show appreciation, and appeal to the nobler motives of others.
The book promotes empathy, respect, and the ability to see things from another person's point of view.
It serves as a guide for improving interpersonal skills and fostering positive interactions.
#158
• Mentioned in 136 episodes
The Power Broker
Robert Moses and the Fall of New York
Robert Caro
This book is a monumental biography of Robert Moses, who was the single most powerful man in New York City and State during his time.
It explores how Moses accumulated and wielded power, shaping the city through his public works projects, including highways, bridges, and parks.
The book delves into Moses's early life, his idealistic beginnings, and his transformation into a powerful figure who dominated New York's politics without ever being elected.
It also highlights the social and environmental impacts of his projects and his eventual fall from power.
The biography is renowned for its detailed and nuanced portrayal of power dynamics in urban politics.
#16
• Mentioned in 422 episodes
Think and Grow Rich
Napoleon Hill
Published in 1937, 'Think and Grow Rich' is a seminal work in the self-help genre.
The book is the result of over twenty years of research by Napoleon Hill, who studied the habits and achievements of more than 500 successful individuals, including Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford.
Hill distills their wisdom into thirteen principles that, when practiced with persistence and faith, can transform dreams into reality.
These principles include the power of desire, faith, specialized knowledge, organized planning, and the role of the subconscious mind.
The book emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive mental attitude, setting clear and specific goals, and taking consistent action to achieve success.
It also explores the concept of the 'Master Mind' alliance and the need to overcome fears and doubts to achieve one's objectives.
#770
• Mentioned in 45 episodes
The 33 Strategies of War
Don Leslie
Robert Greene
This book is a contemporary companion to Sun-tzu's 'The Art of War'.
It synthesizes strategies from various political, philosophical, and religious texts across world civilizations and thousands of years of conflict.
Each chapter outlines an approach to help readers win their life's wars, using illustrative examples from history, such as Lyndon Johnson, Julius Caesar, and Margaret Thatcher.
The book provides psychological ammunition to overcome patterns of failure and gain the upper hand in various situations.
#311
• Mentioned in 85 episodes
The Laws of Human Nature
Robert Greene
In 'The Laws of Human Nature,' Robert Greene delves into the complexities of human behavior, identifying 18 laws that govern our actions and motivations.
Drawing from historical figures such as Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, and Martin Luther King Jr., Greene provides insights into how to detach from emotions, master self-control, develop empathy, and see beyond people's masks.
The book is designed to help readers become better judges of character, manage their thought patterns, and influence others more effectively.
It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's own flaws to make better decisions in personal and professional life.
#4
• Mentioned in 685 episodes
Man's Search for Meaning
Viktor Frankl
The book is divided into two parts.
The first part recounts Frankl's harrowing experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps, including Auschwitz, between 1942 and 1945.
He describes the inhumane conditions and the psychological and emotional struggles of the prisoners.
The second part introduces Frankl's theory of logotherapy, which posits that the primary human drive is the search for meaning, rather than pleasure.
Frankl argues that meaning can be found through three main avenues: work (doing something significant), love (caring for another), and suffering (finding meaning in one's own suffering).
The book emphasizes the importance of finding purpose and meaning in life, even in the most adverse conditions, as a key factor in survival and personal growth.
#1573
• Mentioned in 27 episodes
Power
Why Some People Have It—and Others Don’t
Jeffrey Pfeffer
In this book, Jeffrey Pfeffer provides insightful and often counterintuitive advice on how power is successfully built and maintained in organizations.
Drawing from his extensive experience in consulting and teaching, Pfeffer argues that power is not just for a select few but can be harnessed by anyone.
The book dispels the myth that power is only for those in charge and instead reveals the true paths to career success, emphasizing the importance of personal networks, reputation, and effective social interactions.
Pfeffer uses numerous examples from various countries and industries to illustrate his points, making the book an essential organizational survival manual and a new standard in the field of leadership and management.
#360
• Mentioned in 78 episodes
MONEY Master the Game
7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom
Tony Robbins
In 'MONEY Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom,' Tony Robbins provides a comprehensive blueprint for securing financial freedom.
The book is based on extensive research and interviews with legendary investors such as Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio, Carl Icahn, and John Bogle.
It outlines seven steps: making the most important financial decision of your life, becoming an insider by knowing the financial rules, making the game winnable, making the most important investment decision, creating a lifetime income plan, investing like the top 0.
1%, and taking action.
The book emphasizes the importance of education, diversification, and developing the right financial strategies to achieve long-term financial security and freedom.
#122
• Mentioned in 157 episodes
Mastery
Robert Greene
In 'Mastery', Robert Greene argues that mastery is not an innate talent but a skill that can be developed through a rigorous process.
The book outlines several key stages: finding your life's task, undergoing an ideal apprenticeship, finding the right mentor, acquiring social intelligence, and fusing intuitive with rational thinking.
Greene draws on the lives of historical and contemporary masters such as Mozart, Einstein, and Temple Grandin to illustrate his points.
He emphasizes the importance of deep practice, self-directed learning, and the ability to read and navigate social dynamics.
The book challenges the conventional notion of genius as a genetic gift and offers practical steps for anyone to achieve mastery in their chosen field.
#923
• Mentioned in 40 episodes
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
Dale Carnegie
In 'How to Stop Worrying and Start Living', Dale Carnegie provides a set of practical formulas and techniques to help readers overcome their worry habits.
The book, first published in 1948, has been updated and remains highly relevant today.
It offers advice on how to eliminate business and financial worries, avoid fatigue, improve sleep, and cultivate a mental attitude that brings peace and happiness.
Carnegie's approach includes rules such as living in 'day-tight compartments', accepting the worst-case scenario, and keeping busy to crowd out worry.
The book is filled with inspiring examples and stories of people who have successfully applied these principles to achieve a more enjoyable and fulfilling life.
#692
• Mentioned in 49 episodes
Fourth Wing
Rebecca Yarros
In 'Fourth Wing,' twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail is forced by her mother, a commanding general, to join the elite dragon riders at Basgiath War College.
Despite her physical weaknesses due to a chronic illness similar to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Violet must use her intelligence and wit to survive the competitive and deadly environment.
She faces numerous challenges, including sparring matches, the Gauntlet climbing challenge, and battles in the War Games.
Alongside her struggles, Violet uncovers secrets about the leadership and forms complex relationships with her peers, including the ruthless but charismatic wingleader Xaden Riorson.
The book is part of the Empyrean series and combines elements of fantasy, adventure, and romance.
#588
• Mentioned in 55 episodes
Lonesome Dove
Gene Walden
Lonesome Dove is a classic Western novel that follows the journey of two former Texas Rangers, Augustus McCrae and Woodrow F. Call, as they embark on a cattle drive from Texas to Montana.
The novel is renowned for its vivid descriptions of the American West, its exploration of themes such as friendship, loyalty, and the decline of the Old West, and its well-developed characters.
It is the third book in the Lonesome Dove series and is widely regarded as McMurtry's magnum opus.
#340
• Mentioned in 80 episodes
Titan
The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.
Ron Chernow
This biography by Ron Chernow provides an in-depth look at John D. Rockefeller, Sr., the founder of Standard Oil and one of the most influential figures in American history.
Drawing on unprecedented access to Rockefeller’s private papers, Chernow reconstructs Rockefeller’s troubled origins, his single-minded pursuit of wealth, and his profound religiosity.
The book also delves into Rockefeller’s philanthropic efforts, including his generous donations to the Rockefeller Foundation, the University of Chicago, and Rockefeller University.
Chernow’s narrative synthesizes Rockefeller’s public and private lives, revealing a complex and multifaceted individual who was both a ruthless businessman and a devoted philanthropist.
The book captures a pivotal moment in American history, documenting the post-Civil War shift from small businesses to giant corporations and featuring cameos by notable figures such as Ida Tarbell, Andrew Carnegie, and J.P.
Morgan.
#1338
• Mentioned in 30 episodes
Shogun
James Clavell
Shōgun is a historical novel that chronicles the end of Japan's Azuchi-Momoyama period and the dawn of the Edo period.
The story centers around John Blackthorne, an English navigator who becomes shipwrecked in Japan and becomes embroiled in the complex political dynamics of the region.
Blackthorne must navigate a foreign culture, learn the language, and adapt to the customs of feudal Japan, all while being caught in the midst of a power struggle between powerful daimyōs, particularly Toranaga and Ishido.
The novel explores themes of cultural clash, adaptation, political intrigue, and personal transformation, providing a vivid portrayal of the collision between Eastern and Western cultures.
#876: Join Michael Bosstick for an exclusive conversation with Mimi Evarts – The Skinny Confidential's powerhouse Director of Branding, the driving force behind every chapter, & most importantly, Michael's Sister-in-Law. Having been a key mentor throughout Mimi's stages of life, Michael sits down with her for a candid, real talk about navigating your 20s & lessons learned. In this episode, Michael & Mimi share hard-earned life lessons on investing early, cultivating meaningful relationships, discuss transformative books that shifted their perspective, & reveal the invaluable advice they wish they'd known sooner. Plus, get Michael's hot take on Rebecca Yarros' book, Forth Wing! Get ready for an inspiring conversation to level up your life & mindset – no matter your age.
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