1065: Andrew Bustamante | The Psychology of Espionage Part Two

17-10-2024 • 1 hr 42 mins

Spycraft utilizes psychology more than gadgets. Ex-CIA officer Andrew Bustamante reveals the human side of intelligence gathering and deception. [Pt. 2/2 — find Pt. 1 here!]

What We Discuss with Andrew Bustamante:

The psychology of espionage and the process of recruiting assets, with an emphasis on the importance of building relationships and trust.
The CIA uses a process called SADRAT (Spot, Assess, Develop, Recruit, Handle, and Terminate) to develop intelligence sources, which is similar to sales techniques and relationship building.
The concept of public, private, and secret lives, highlighting how understanding and accessing someone's secret life is crucial for intelligence work.
The strengths and operational styles of the CIA, Russia's SVR, Israel's Mossad, and China's MSS.
Anxiety, often viewed negatively in society, can be a valuable asset in intelligence work and other high-performance fields. By reframing anxiety as a potential superpower, individuals can harness its benefits to drive success in their personal and professional lives.
And much more — be sure to check out part one of this conversation here if you haven’t already!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1065

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