From CIA Spy to Success: Unveiling Skills To Break Barriers To Success | ANDREW BUSTAMANTE #274

In this new episode of Unlock Your Potential, we welcome Andrew Bustamante, a former CIA agent who runs a program called Everyday Spy.

Ever wondered how someone becomes a CIA spy? Andrew starts the episode by unveiling his fascinating journey and sheds light on everyday actions that unknowingly expose us to potential risks.

Midway through, we delve into the key differentiator between a spy and the average person: Compartmentalization. Discover how compartmentalizing is crucial to help you break barriers to success.

Near the end of the episode, Andrew shares a powerful concept from the world of espionage that entrepreneurs can apply to their lives: Don't try to fix your weaknesses, try to improve your strengths.

I hope you enjoy this episode and feel inspired and equipped with valuable insights about spying that can elevate your life.

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Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction to Andrew

• 02:45 Becoming a CIA agent

• 05:45 Espionage skills

• 09:30 Spy’s Challenges of everyday life 

• 13:45 The power of being anonymous 

• 19:00 Tradecraft & woodshed

• 22:45 Compartmentalize

• 28:00 3 foundational ideas from espionage 

• 31:45 Becoming someone else

• 40:20 Investing your resources 

• 43:20 What the CIA is looking for

• 46:45 Leaving the CIA

• 49:45 What every company wants

• 51:45 Watershed moment

• 53:45 Everyday Spy