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There is a powerful lesson CIA taught me that transformed my life, career, and even my business today. That lesson was understanding the difference between motivation and manipulation. Today, I want to give that lesson to you.

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I’m super excited to introduce you to the exercise scientist who keeps me and Jihi in top physical fitness shape – Alex Van Houten! Alex has an awesome story of fighting a genetic disorder, overcoming chronic pain, and living out his faith in his work and his personal life. If you are fit, were fit, or want to get fit, don’t miss this awesome conversation.

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We all have to do hard things sometimes. Whether we choose them or they are required of us, difficult times are always ahead. As a parent and business owner, nothing has equipped me better for dealing with difficulty than one simple lesson I learned at CIA. This is that lesson…

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The unknown can be a scary thing, especially for people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression or other common mental health challenges. My time at CIA taught me an incredible framework for dealing with the unknown, and I’m excited to share that with you today.

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It can be daunting when you have to do something new, something scary, or something for the first time. Luckily, there are very few things you have to do that haven’t been done before. CIA taught me the value of trusting the process. Even though it may not be perfect, it's better than starting from scratch.

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Nobody ever talks about how much marriage sucks. You hear all the great things about being married your whole life, and then you get a cold dose of reality on your own. And even though it gets harder, it also gets better. The parallels between marriage and a CIA operation are pretty powerful, when you see them for what they are.

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I’m proud to introduce you to Karl ‘Gus’ Gustovson, a recently retired Navy SEAL Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) operator and new expert trainer at EverydaySpy! Gus is both a friend and a hero, and I have no doubt you’ll understand, respect and appreciate his talent and skill as much as I do. In this episode Gus introduces the organization of the Navy SEAL teams, the qualification processes he went through during his stellar career, and the technical breakdown of the entire SEAL team organization. Enjoy the ride!

My stepdad always wanted me to be smart. What he never expected was that my version of smart would be directed by CIA, and I would learn how to lie and deceive better than my enemies. Thanks for trying, dad.

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Middle age brings unique challenges and unique opportunities. And even though it can feel overwhelming, CIA has tools that can help stay focused on the opportunities ahead instead of the losses left behind.

Welcome to the Spy Journal! CIA teaches officers to use radical transparency to combat the confusion that can come from living and working in multiple names, places, and operations. While some officers keep diaries, I’m choosing to practice my radical transparency with this video journal. I’ll share my thoughts, my challenges, and my breakthroughs – along with the CIA skills I’m using along the way.