Why James Bond would fail instantly as a real CIA spy | Andrew Bustamante
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James Bond is designed to be remembered. Real spies are trained to vanish. Charisma, confidence, and visibility are the qualities intelligence agencies work to eliminate.
Espionage isn’t about domination or flair; it’s about anonymity, moral ambiguity, and the discipline to move through the world without leaving a trace, says former CIA Andrew Bustamante.
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About Andrew Bustamante:
Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer and decorated US Air Force combat veteran. In 2017, he founded EverydaySpy.com, the first digital platform teaching real-world intelligence techniques to everyday people. Drawing from his 20 years running human and technical operations globally, Bustamante empowers individuals to break social, financial, and cultural barriers using proven spy skills. He's a Fortune 10 corporate advisor, cybersecurity expert, and author of "Everyday Espionage: Winning the Workplace and Social Game." Together with his wife Jihi, also a former CIA officer, Andrew hosts the EverydaySpy Podcast.
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