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Bulletproof: The AP Companion
Welcome to Bulletproof, the study strategy podcast built to help you crush your AP classes and College Board exams with confidence. Hosted by master teacher Nicole Smith-Miller—M.Ed., STEM specialist, and veteran of 17+ years in education—this show arms students with the mindset, methods, and motivation to get top scores without burning out.
Each episode delivers bite-sized, actionable tips on mastering content, managing time, and building bulletproof study habits across all AP subjects—from Chemistry to U.S. History. You’ll also get insider test-taking strategies, productivity hacks, and weekly motivation to help you stay focused and fearless. Whether you're aiming for a 5 or trying to survive the school year with sanity intact, this is the secret weapon you’ve been missing.
Get ready to study smarter, not harder—and become bulletproof.
Bulletproof: The AP Companion
The Real Reason You Procrastinate - Spoiler Alert: It's Not Laziness
Fear, perfectionism, and the self-worth trap behind student procrastination
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I just start?”—this one’s for you. In this episode, Nicole breaks down the real reason so many students procrastinate—and spoiler alert: it’s not because you’re lazy.
You’ll learn how procrastination is often a protective response rooted in fear: fear of failure, fear of not being good enough, and fear of confirming the belief that you’re “just not smart.” Nicole explores the self-worth trap that keeps students stuck, the subtle defense mechanisms (like self-deprecation) we use to shield ourselves, and how perfectionism plays a major role in this cycle.
This is an honest, empowering conversation that will help you rethink how you approach effort, failure, and showing up fully for your learning. If you’ve been holding back or stuck in a loop of self-doubt, this episode will give you the clarity—and strategy—to break free.
📲 DM Nicole @nicole_the_chemistry_tutor to start building a success plan that works for you.
