There is a pattern to information. You have seen the pattern in your everyday life, from high school to today, because it is human nature. And you are about to see the final phase of the pattern all over headlines and media. In this episode, Andrew describes the information phase know as 'information overload' and how it is used to deceive you to steal your attention.
People mistake information as something you have to personally have in your mind. They assume that If you know a lot of information, you are smart, if you don't, you are dumb. Nothing could be further from the truth. In this episode, Andrew explains why information doesn't have to be in your head to be of value to you, and he shares a few secret people that can help you gain access to information you never even dreamed possible.
We all know what it's like to have our words misunderstood. We also know it's like to misunderstand what someone else is trying to say. Sometimes these errors are innocent... and sometimes they are not. In this episode, Andrew and Jihi share a few personal stories and a few current examples to show you exactly how specific words can help you or be used against you.
Spies are taught that not all lies are equal. The thing that separates lies is the intention behind the lie; was the lie intentional, or was the lie not intentional. In this episode, Andrew describes the relationship between lies, intent, and how the two impact the current political climate and your everyday life. For anyone out there feeling lied to... you will never forget this.
The 24 hour news cycle is a constant grind on your senses, emotions, and patience. Every headline tries to grab your attention, but what happens when they do? What value is really in the article itself, and is it even real news? In this episode, Andrew will dissect a current headline news article and show you exactly how to tell if what you are reading is worth reading at all...
The 2020 Presidential debates begin tonight and both candidates are going to lie to your face without getting caught. How? Using a mental loophole that politicians, advertisers and dictators have used for generations. In this episode, Andrew prepares you to see through debate deceptions and distractions so you can see the truth that millions of other voters will miss.
To see the world, you must look through something - eyes, windows, glasses, screens. And while what we see seems real, we never stop to think that someone else could be looking at the same thing but seeing it very differently. In this episode, Andrew and Jihi discuss the way your brain interprets information differently than those around you. And how you can change the lens your using to view the world...
News headlines work hard to capture your attention in a few simple words. But those same headlines also give away a lot of information about their truthfulness, intent, and purpose. In this episode, Andrew shows you how to break down any news headline and know right away whether you can trust the information in the article. Don't miss this chance to look at everyday news and know right away if you can trust it!
Ever wonder why fake news and false information spreads so quickly? You see headlines and news pundits talking about fact and fiction all the time, but the truth behind how bad information spreads is simpler than you might think. In this episode, Andrew explains where research and espionage intersect and result in misinformation.
We all say that kids can absorb a ton of information quickly, like a sponge absorbing water. But what exactly is it about children that gives them that superpower? And can an adult have it? In this episode, Andrew explains the science behind how kids learn and gives you the secret to how you can get that magic back.
Journalism has been slowing dying under pressure from social media, 24 hour cable news, and internet-based competitors like blogs and podcasts. But it has also fallen prey to two very important shortcuts in the human mind. In this episode, Andrew and Jihi explain how your attention is being hijacked without you even realizing it and what you can do to take back control.
We all know that information can be helpful or hurtful. And when it hurts, we want to blame someone. But you may not know that sometimes your own brain is the reason that information works against you. Your mind can work against you by accident or on purpose... but you can beat it. In this episode, Andrew shares a few everyday stories that will make you question how much you trust your brain. And show you how you can train it to process information even better...
Information is thrown at you everyday - online, on TV, in your inbox, and in your ear. Even if you wanted to take it all in, information can get overwhelming during a significant world event. And right now, there are TWO major events in motion: the ongoing crisis from Coronavirus, and the 2020 US Presidential election. In this episode, Andrew lays the foundation for how you can handle massive information right now and how you can use espionage to master it.
Jihi and I recently had a conversation that we wanted to share with you about our marriage, the podcast, and what you can expect in Season 4! There is a lot more to come and we are excited to have you along for the ride! Here is a little bonus to make you smile and, hopefully, get you excited...
To conclude our season exploring the ‘Ground Truth’ of espionage, Andrew and Jihi revisit an old CIA training exercise that helped them learn more about each other and themselves. There is incredible value in knowing yourself, but there is even greater value in learning how to build the right team around you. And at CIA, the most successful teams start in the most unexpected way...
There is great power to be found in opposites. Opposites attract, complete cycles, and make championship teams. In this episode, Andrew and his wife - fellow ex-CIA covert officer Jihi - explore the power of opposites in espionage and everyday life. And they share a bit more about how leaving CIA was a choice they didn’t want to make, but had to make...
When it's time to build, destroy, or fix, everyone relies on having a good set of tools. The intelligence world is no different, even though the tools come with different names; targeter, analyst, operator. But unlike the tools in your toolbox, the tools of National Intelligence have lives, hopes, and aspirations. In this episode, Andrew and Jihi discuss how good - and bad - it can feel to be a tool for espionage.
The human mind is at the center of all espionage. If you know your mind and the mind of your opponent, you will win. In this episode, Andrew and his wife, ex-CIA targeter Jihi, explore the power of cognitive training as a tool for spying, success, and countering anxiety. Jihi is a trained spy with a clinically diagnosed anxiety disorder. Here is how she uses her training to overcome anxiety and live the life she loves...
No spy starts out as someone special. We are all just normal people until the day comes that we receive a phone call that changes our life. As we close this season about the ‘Ground Truth’ of espionage, Andrew wanted to share a new and different voice with all of you. A normal voice, from a normal person, who received an extraordinary phone call that led to an extraordinary life.
In this final episode with EDSAVAGE, we explore the spy skills that make an operator successful in everyday life. Regardless of age, gender, or education, the tools of espionage are timeless and immensely powerful. Some of those tools are easy to guess - others are not. Let Andrew and EDSAVAGE share the tools that they value most when they work to win each new day.
It's not easy to be friends with a spy. We are constantly pushing, striving, and working to take action. We thrive on action and control. In this episode, Andrew and EDSAVAGE explore how action and control define a person's legacy. And along the way, they compete to take control of the current conversation. Friends and competitors, Andrew and EDSAVAGE believe in legacy building. And they know you do too...
In this episode, Andrew and EDSAVAGE share an important secret about espionage. A secret that defines the difference between a successful mission and a successful operation. Hollywood likes to focus on short-term objectives - individual missions. But the real benefit spies bring to national security is not short-term. It's in winning long-term objectives... winning the operation.
Andrew continues to explore the 'Ground Truth' of espionage with intelligence operators from around the world. In this episode, Andrew introduces a foreign intel officer with an impressive history of successful capture/kill missions. You might be surprised to hear what a confirmed killer sounds like...and even more surprised to hear why they love espionage.
Business is about people, whether your business is espionage or sales. Spies steal secrets and sell treason - its a niche service, but people are predictable. In this second half of Andrew's conversation with EDVIPER, hear how a few simple practices from espionage can boost and improve your career, business, and professional reputation.
As we continue exploring the ground truth, let's turn our conversation toward how espionage skills benefit us in business. Let me introduce you to my good friend EDVIPER, a husband and business owner with a fantastic operational background. EDVIPER is an intel brother coming from the DIA (Defense Intelligence Agency), but don't let that fool you. He's one of the best in the business...
In this final installment of our conversation with EDJACKAL we learn about captivity. What makes captivity so difficult, and what tools allow you to resist. Andrew and EDJACKAL talk about how espionage skills apply to the everyday world, and how those who understand and apply those skills have a powerful advantage over those who don't. This is the ground truth of espionage.
Fear is real. And we all experience it. But training is the reason a spy in the field can stand face-to-face with fear and win. In this episode, Andrew and EDJACKAL talk about fear, discouragement, and heartache. About the sacrifices spy's have to make to their health and their home. And how sacrificing for passion just makes the passion burn hotter. This is the ground truth of espionage.
Reality looks different, depending on your point of view. For my friend CODENAME: EDJACKAL, reality looked like tracer bullets, land mines, and guerrilla fighters. And as he serves and trains with new generations of field operators, his experience and opinions can be surprising to hear. But hearing his reality gives you a new point of view. And each new perspective brings you closer to understanding the ground truth of espionage.
Sometimes the truth is hard to share. It can be frustrating, embarrassing, and even downright discouraging. But it's still the truth. In this episode, Andrew and CODENAME: EDJACKAL discuss the truth that drove EDJACKAL to specialize in the impossible - to participate in operations that nearly left his family fatherless. This is the ground truth of spying.
Welcome to Season 3 of the Everyday Espionage Podcast! This season is dedicated to exploring the 'Ground Truth' of espionage. Andrew is traveling the world to meet his peers and fellow operatives still living and working in the field. In this episode, we meet CODENAME: EDJACKAL - a former CIA deep cover operator willing to share his story only with you, #EverydaySpy.
