309. Andrew Bustamante - CIA Spy Reveals Secret Mind Control Techniques

“When you're sitting underground with a key around your neck to destroy the world and you're like 27 years old, the primary thought you have is my life sucks.” -Andrew Get ready for an exclusive conversation with Andrew Bustamante, a former CIA spy, as he reveals fascinating insights and gripping stories from his time in the CIA. Andrew discusses the diverse skills required for intelligence work, the importance of understanding human behavior, and the motivations behind it. He recounts high-risk operations, including a harrowing counterterrorism mission, and reflects on the evolving nature of global politics.  Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Episode trailer 06:08 - Becoming a Spy 07:30 - Nuclear Missile Officer Experience 10:55 - Language Skills 13:55 - Espionage and Death Penalty 15:53 - Proficiency in Tradecraft 17:18 - Gathering Information 19:10 - Understanding Baselines in Social Interactions 21:06 - Information Gathering in Conversations 23:07 - The Role of Benefits in Influence 24:50 - The RICE Method Explained 31:55 - Assessing Ideology Through Environment 35:28 - Mind Control and MKUltra 37:47 - The Security Paradox Explained 39:42 - Conspiracies and Cultural Perspectives  43:03 - Cognitive Dissonance in Conspiracy Theories 45:24 - Stress Inoculation Technique 46:57 - Role-Playing for High-Stakes Conversations 53:57 - Collecting Evidence and Cognitive Biases 58:20 - Fear for Life in Operations 01:00:34 - Survival Lessons from Chaos 01:02:16 - The Questioning of Democracy  01:08:23 - US Political Landscape Predictions  01:09:30 - Understanding the Israel-Palestine Conflict  01:11:44 - Possibility of Nuclear War 01:14:09 - Advice to His Younger Self 🚀Dream Fest is back this September! Join us for two full days of insightful learning and networking with incredible speakers from Australia and around the world. Connect with like-minded and successful entrepreneurs as you gain valuable knowledge and inspiration. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your entrepreneurial journey! Secure your tickets here https://dreamfest2024.com/ Become a globally recognized Trainer and Speaker in just 90 days! https://www.speaktoleadblueprint.com/speaktoleadblueprint Want to manage your life the same way that helped me make $1 million by 28 and travel the world at the same time? Grab my FREE one-page Life By Design productivity planner below ⁠https://planner.morgantnelson.com/optinplanner About my guest:  Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer and growing public figure through his digital business EverydaySpy. A decorated U.S. Air Force combat veteran and respected corporate consultant, Andrew has been featured in Pulitzer-prize winning newspapers, national television spots, and multiple viral podcast interviews. A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Andrew spent his military career specializing in nuclear ICBM operations. After winning decorations in both Afghanistan and Iraq, Andrew was recruited into CIA’s National Clandestine Service (NCS) where he served for 7 years handling sensitive operations still classified Top Secret. Connect with Andrew Website: https://everydayspy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayspy/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/everydayspy Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everydayspy-podcast/id1441789630 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EverydaySpy/ Join the Dream Out Loud Facebook Community https://bit.ly/49QXClW Follow me on Instagram here https://www.Instagram.com/morgantnelson Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@morgantnelson