EverydaySpy Podcast
Episodes
The Secret to Becoming Popular
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having a healthy social life is a constant balancing act between being unknown and being known. But in business and career, being 'unknown' can ruin y...
The Undeniable Power of Positive Incentives
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is no super power more powerful than getting people to do what you want. Every comic book hero and villain struggled because at some point someo...
Consumers vs. Producers
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Human beings have an inherent desire to be useful, but people are not all useful in the same way. Maximizing your success requires that you tap into t...
Small Gift, Big HACK
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a society that gives gifts. Gifts were designed for two original purposes: 1) to show gratitude, or 2) to win favor. Since the dawn of mass...
How to Drive Like A Spy
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One thing spy movies get right is that every covert field officer is trained to drive like a badass! Elite operators use advanced driving skills (aka:...
How to Become Irresistible
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody likes being ignored, and yet we ignore most of the people we meet. Have you ever wondered why? In this episode, Andrew gives you the ultimate l...
The Hidden Power of Average
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to unlearn everything you were told by your parents, teachers, college professors and peers. Elite operators do not strive to be the best --...
Fortune Telling to Build Fortunes
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learning from history means learning to predict the future. Massive changes in technology, economics, and world power have transformed mankind in unbe...
Your Human Instinct Working Against You
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every death in the field carries a cost and a lesson. The cost is paid in blood and tears, but the lessons are invaluable for saving the lives of othe...
Razor Blades, Secret Clubs, and Billionaires
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some spy ops are just plain sexy. They have all the glitz, glamour, and glory you see on TV and in movies. And even better, you get to bring home your...
A Weekend with Millionaires
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The wealthiest people in the world know that good news often comes out of bad news. And when you work with millionaires, you have to be ready for them...
How to Win the Perfect Mentor
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mentorship is one of the most important elements to your long-term success. But finding a good mentor willing to spend their time with you is not easy...
A Deathtrap in Disguise
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The most skilled drivers in the world don't have their photos plastered on NASCAR, F1 or even Rallycross websites and magazines. Instead, they hide in...
Warzone View From a First-Class Seat
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The current conflict in Ukraine has topped headlines and commanded the attention of the world. And even as journalists dawn flak jackets in the street...
A Secret CIA Leadership Tool
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite spy agencies need leaders just like every other corporate organization. But the way they find and cultivate their leaders is very different than...
How Elite Operators Change Their Life
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The greatest lessons you need to learn often get lost. People are either too successful to share their secrets, or they fail too fast and their experi...
The Self-Discipline Lie
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Human nature drives you whether you like it or not. And the secret sauce to success comes when you stop fighting nature and learn to make it work for ...
The Ultimate Brain Hack
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your brain does things without your permission. It is doing things right now that you did not choose; it's making choices you don't agree with... and ...
How to Gamble Big and Win
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The last week in December is a time when people everywhere stop and reflect on what they want to do differently in the new year. In this episode, Andr...
An Ugly Kind of Justice
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justice isn't always simple, clear, or fair. Sometimes justice happens in ways nobody wants to admit or talk about. In this episode, Andrew shares a s...
Making Advantage Out of Need
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Human nature is slow to change. That makes it a powerful and predictable advantage for you to use in your career, relationships, and business. In this...
Realizations at Gun Point
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Moments of clarity are easy to miss and even easier to forget. So when they happen, you have to grab them and hold on for the ride. In this episode, A...
Integrity of Purpose
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There will always be people who laugh at your ambition, talk-down your talent, and try to convince you to give up. And its easy to feel like the easie...
Where Your Ideal Customer is Hiding
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To wrap-up Season 5, Andrew is taking you on a deep-dive into how his company uses CIA personality testing to find and identify the perfect customer f...
The Business of Making Opportunities
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People think spying is the business of keeping secrets. But they're wrong. Spies make their living by finding secrets, and that takes a special kind o...
The CIA Secret to More Opportunity
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CIA operations work a lot like your everyday job. You can spend a lot of time plotting, planning, and waiting like everyone else... or you can do some...
How Not to Hide in Plain Sight
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is incredible power in anonymity. When nobody knows who you are, what you are doing, and ignores you even being present, you have every advantag...
Independence Day Secrets Nobody Told You
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
American independence was less about the birth of a nation and more about the survival of a people. But while history books skip the grittier details ...
A Victory Worth Celebrating
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not every spy lesson is equal, and not every spy looks they way you might expect. In this episode, Andrew shares a spy story about a covert CIA operat...
The CIA Cheat Code to Never Getting Overwhelmed
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Winning and losing in espionage relies as much on avoiding mistakes as it does being skilled. The same is true for you in your professional field. Top...
The Spy Mistake in Paris
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Spying is a game as old as mankind. But the way to win isn't always about being the best and what you do. Sometimes the best way to win is to be the o...
Spying Through a Mother's Eyes
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The sacrifice and challenges of motherhood remains one of the best kept secrets in the world. There are stories, songs, and even holidays dedicated to...
Desert Helicopters and Operational Efficiency
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants to do more with less, faster than before, and without any mistakes. So why doesn't it happen? Andrew found the answer while flying with...
How to Break Into Private Intelligence
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More than 74k people every month apply for government jobs in the intel sector. 98% of them are rejected. But at the same time, a much smaller group i...
The Master Spy Game You Never Knew
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Operations do not run like everyday life... but you can make everyday life run like an operation. In this episode, Andrew talks about one of his CIA m...
The Unexpected Ops Skill That Boosts Your Success
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is easy to get discouraged by the things you want that other people have. Smart marketers and sleazy salesman have been selling the lie that you ca...
Predator, Prey, and Not Playing Fair
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Good surveillance can operate right under your nose without you even knowing they are there. And even though your tail may have all the advantages, yo...
The Covert Op Lifecycle Advantage
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Intel operators do not see time the same way as everyone else. Some people think time is a resource. Others think it is a tool for trade. Operatives v...
The Secrets of Sabotage
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all grow up loving spy movies and books for the action! Guns shooting, bombs going off, buildings being destroyed. And while the real thing is ofte...
Why Others Fail and You Don't Have to
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone loves to talk about opportunity, hope, and new beginnings at the start of a new year. But a conversation about Failure might be more producti...
Covert Signals and the Business of Spying
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 5! The goal for this season is to start taking action on the skills we've mastered in the last 4 seasons. That means its time to tal...
Spying on Season 5
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's been an exciting and fun 4 seasons of growth! And I'm super pumped to give you a peak into what I am working on for season 5. If you've been thin...
The Anatomy of a Conspiracy
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's never wise to laugh off a conspiracy too quickly. History has given us enough examples of conspiracies proven true that we would be wise to liste...
The Missing Link in the Info Chain
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Spy movies and mainstream media always talk about the process of 'analysis'. Many of the world's top experts even carry the title of 'analyst.' But th...
That Awkward Phase of High School and Presidential Elections
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What Librarians and CIA Agents Have in Common
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Everyday Precision Without the Bullets
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 thes...
The Two Lies You Will Remember From This Day Forward
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
How to Dissect a News Article to Tell if it's Real News
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Stay Three Steps Ahead of the Next President
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 2020 Presidential debates begin tonight and both candidates are going to lie to your face without getting caught. How? Using a mental loophole tha...
The Dirty Truth About Polls The News Doesn't Want to Admit
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 som...
How to Decode News Headlines and Skip the Slant
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 tru...
The Curious Case of Sharing Lies
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, bu...
The Reason Kids Perform Better Than Adults
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 tha...