Episode 321 - Andrew Bustamante - Elite Spy Skills That You Can Apply Everyday
03/29/22 • 31 min
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From all the myths and misconceptions around spies and their abilities, perhaps the most utterly inaccurate is thinking that spies are supernatural humans or extraordinary people with mad out-of-this-world skills. They are not; they are ordinary people. Extremely well trained and prepared, but regular people.
In today's episode, our guest, Andrew Bustamante, will help us debunk lots of those myths around spies and help us incorporate some of his own training as CIA Intelligence Officer in our lives.
Andrew Bustamante is a Former CIA Intelligence Officer, Founder of the EverydaySpy training platform, Private Intelligence consultant, and host of the Everyday Espionage podcast.
We had a fantastic conversation about the possibilities hidden in feeling hopeless, the power of asking questions, the advantages of understanding people's perceptions and perspectives, and why realizing that everyone acts pursuing their best interests can change the way we see other people and their actions. Andrew shared how he became a CIA spy; he unraveled some of the most common misconceptions around spies and highlighted the vital importance of being committed to practice, training, and education.
Tune in to Episode 321 and learn about the power of asking questions, removing ourselves from the starring role, and gaining an unfair advantage with it.
Some Questions I Ask:
Tell us about your background, including any turning points, and how you ended up in the CIA? (3:36)
What is the most effective spy skill that has helped you succeed outside of the CIA? (6:36)
How have you used spy tactics and techniques to build your business? (10:07)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
How Andrew discovered that superpowers hide behind weakness (5:38)
The power of asking questions, and the difference between open and closed-ended questions (7:25)
Andrew shares a five-minute spy hack to read people's minds (11:43)
Andrew debunks one of the biggest misconceptions around spies and their abilities (18:38)
The power of realizing that fear is a future-oriented feeling (20:31)
Resources:
EveryDaySpy website
EveryDaySpy YouTube channel
EveryDaySpy Reddit
Everyday Espionage podcast
Connect with Andrew:
Becoming Your Best Resources:
Becoming Your Best University Website
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety
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From all the myths and misconceptions around spies and their abilities, perhaps the most utterly inaccurate is thinking that spies are supernatural humans or extraordinary people with mad out-of-this-world skills. They are not; they are ordinary people. Extremely well trained and prepared, but regular people.
In today's episode, our guest, Andrew Bustamante, will help us debunk lots of those myths around spies and help us incorporate some of his own training as CIA Intelligence Officer in our lives.
Andrew Bustamante is a Former CIA Intelligence Officer, Founder of the EverydaySpy training platform, Private Intelligence consultant, and host of the Everyday Espionage podcast.
We had a fantastic conversation about the possibilities hidden in feeling hopeless, the power of asking questions, the advantages of understanding people's perceptions and perspectives, and why realizing that everyone acts pursuing their best interests can change the way we see other people and their actions. Andrew shared how he became a CIA spy; he unraveled some of the most common misconceptions around spies and highlighted the vital importance of being committed to practice, training, and education.
Tune in to Episode 321 and learn about the power of asking questions, removing ourselves from the starring role, and gaining an unfair advantage with it.
Some Questions I Ask:
Tell us about your background, including any turning points, and how you ended up in the CIA? (3:36)
What is the most effective spy skill that has helped you succeed outside of the CIA? (6:36)
How have you used spy tactics and techniques to build your business? (10:07)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
How Andrew discovered that superpowers hide behind weakness (5:38)
The power of asking questions, and the difference between open and closed-ended questions (7:25)
Andrew shares a five-minute spy hack to read people's minds (11:43)
Andrew debunks one of the biggest misconceptions around spies and their abilities (18:38)
The power of realizing that fear is a future-oriented feeling (20:31)
Resources:
EveryDaySpy website
EveryDaySpy YouTube channel
EveryDaySpy Reddit
Everyday Espionage podcast
Connect with Andrew:
Becoming Your Best Resources:
Becoming Your Best University Website
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Previous Episode
Episode 320 - Art Bell - Innovation and the Founding of Comedy Central
"Stop right there! That is a terrible idea, and I'm going to tell you why." Those were the words Art Bell heard from HBO's Head of Programming just a few seconds into pitching his idea of creating a comedy channel. In the following 15 minutes of that meeting, Art heard a long list of reasonable objections to his idea, and all of them made a lot of sense.
But Art had a vision; it wasn't only a crazy idea. He had a vision, and he was passionate about it, so he didn't stop there. Since HBO wasn't going to do it, he had to figure out how to put his comedy channel out there.
Our guest, Art Bell, is a Former TV Executive, Founder of the Comedy Channel -- which eventually became Comedy Central -- Podcast Host, and the Author of the memoir: "Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor."
Throughout this episode, Art shares details of how he created Comedy Central, the humbling experience of being told his idea was terrible, and the importance of his passion and vision to turn the odds around and make such a successful network. We delve into some leadership lessons HBO's Chairman, Michael Fuchs, taught Art, how competition makes us better, and the importance of relying on our passion for finding solutions.
Some Questions I Ask:
Could you tell us a little more about your background and any turning points in your life that have had a significant impact? (3:06)
How did writing your memoirs come about? And how did you put it into a book? (10:17)
Did you get your sense of humor back? And how do you get your sense of humor back? (22:47)
What would you recommend to others? What are the critical things people must have to bring innovation and succeed? (27:14)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Art talks about his relationship with Economics and why he decided to get a Major in Economics (4:20)
The more Art talked about his idea of creating a comedy channel, the more objections he would hear (7:08)
What Art believes is a hallmark of success (13:21)
The comedy business is pretty insular (17:03)
Michael Fuchs, HBO's Chairman, demonstrates great leadership skills (19:43)
Resources:
Art Bell's website
Book: Art Bell - Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor
The Constant Comedy Podcast with Art Bell & Vinnie Favale
Becoming Your Best Resources:
Becoming Your Best University Website
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety
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Next Episode
Episode 322 - Alisa Goodwin Snell - Are You A Master or Disaster of Communication?
Regardless of their age or how long they have been together, couples experience tension, arguments, or discussions at some point. The outcome of those moments and whether they turn that moment into a huge fight or a friendly conversation depends entirely on how they respond to their spouse's comments. If they feel attacked, they'll react aggressively. If they put their senses together and acknowledge how much they love the person in front of them, they will respond differently.
There are several techniques really easy to implement in our lives to prevent us from getting into unproductive arguments, and our guest, Alisa Goodwin Snell, visits us to teach us exactly how to do it.
Alisa Goodwin Snell is the Nation's #1 Dating and Relationships Strategist. She is an author, podcast host, and the creator of the Lasting Love Academy, a platform that supports singles and couples to find the formula for loving and lasting relationships.
Throughout our conversation, we delve into Alisa's personal story and why she decided to help people find their way into healthy and lasting relationships. We talked about the three red flags all of us should be aware of when we meet someone new, how to train ourselves to detect those red flags in a short time, and the ESP and the ARE model. We also dive into the difference between being a master or a disaster communicator, how to avoid falling into our ego's traps, and preventing unnecessary arguments with our spouses.
Tune in to Episode 322 and learn everything you need to know about the best way to solve issues without getting into an argument with your significant other.
Some Questions I Ask:
Tell us about your background, including any turning points in your life that led you to where you're at today (3:33)
You talked about ESP; could you explain what it means? (7:28)
What are the four horsemen of disasters of communication? (24:35)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
How to recognize almost immediately any of the three red flags (7:38)
How we can get into secure attachment with our couple using the ARE model (10:11)
The difference between being a master or a disaster of communication (15:05)
What are the self-soothing techniques, and how can they assist us in preventing arguments and discussions (22:52)
Resources:
Lasting Love Academy website
Lasting Love Podcast
Book: Sue Johnson - Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
Alisa Goodwin Snell's books
Connect with Alisa:
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