The ‘3 Sides to Every Story” Tradecraft Perspective
In the work of covert operations and intelligence analysis, the phrase “There are three sides to every...
decision-making
The Tradecraft of Timing
“Timing is everything” – a phrase often used but seldom dissected. In the work of a covert...
CIA Risk Assessment Method: The Unseen Architecture of Covert Ops and Everyday Life
Risk assessment, a term that might strike as buzzword-laden corporate jargon to some, but for a Central...
‘Assessing The Situation’ Like a Spy
This tradecraft method is a fundamental skill that CIA officers rely on to accomplish their mission. This...
Using Spy Skills to Be a Better Entrepreneur
Using the skills and concepts as an clandestine services officer of the CIA to succeed as an...
Green Beret Crisis Management Methodology
Leveraging Special Forces training and concepts to keep calm and make critical decisions to effectively engage crises...
How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes may be a fictional character, but the way he was written about his way of...
Special Forces Operator: Self-Awareness
As a Special Forces operator, the motto “Always Prepared, Never Surprised” holds significant weight. It’s a mantra...
Plan ‘B’ Tradecraft Methodology
Always having a plan B is a critical element of being a covert operative. By cultivating a...
Sniper Skills to Enhance Everyday Normal Life
While the skills of a sniper may seem unique to their profession, many of these abilities can...
3 Benefits of Combat Training Beyond the Battlefield
Combat training is an invaluable tool for covert operatives, law enforcement and the military. It provides strength,...
Pattern Recognition Tradecraft
Pattern recognition tradecraft is a way of observing the world to actionably recognize regularities within it so...
