KGB secret to master risk

The framework for key decisions                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 November 09, 2024 Greetings Everyday Spy, When you master risk, you [gain an edge everywhere in life.]( Most people hear the word ‘risk’ and think about gambling or investing. But every decision you make - from your morning commute route to your career choices - involves weighing risks and rewards. Few people understand risk better than my friend and former KGB agent Jack Barsky. For 15 years, he lived as a deep cover agent in America, where a single mistake meant decades in prison. Then he chose to defect from the KGB, knowing he was risking his life. Barksy knew each success hinged on embracing and controlling risk. KGB taught him to run every decision through a 4-part framework to better understand his next moves. Here are Barsky’s factors for measuring risk: - Risk - What could go wrong (often multiple scenarios) - Reward - What you stand to gain from success - Backstop - The absolute worst-case scenario - Controls - Specific actions in your power to achieve your ideal outcome Use the risk framework anytime you face an important decision. Write down the 4 risk factors for an upcoming decision. It only takes a few minutes, but the value is huge. It engages your logic and guards you from making emotional mistakes. Whether you are changing careers, starting a business, or deciding where to go for date night, the framework gives you the best chances of your ideal outcome. Your decisions may not be life-or-death, but they impact your security, success, and future. Everyone’s risk tolerance is different. But using Barsky’s framework helps you beat the odds and thrive in a world where there are no ‘sure bets.’ Godspeed, #EverydaySpy P.S. - When you master risk, you master life.  Shadow Lessons features in-depth interviews with Jack Barsky and other former spies to [equip you with secret skills only known to the espionage elite.]( Andrew Bustamante, Founder of EverydaySpy.com, is a former covert CIA Intelligence officer, decorated US Air Force Combat Veteran, and respected Fortune 500 senior advisor. Learn more from Andrew on his Podcast (The EverydaySpy Podcast) and by following @EverydaySpy on your favorite social media platform. [Facebook]( [X]( [LinkedIn]( [Instagram]( QUICK START GUIDE Not sure the best way to get started? Follow these simple steps to hit the ground running. STEP ONE [GROW YOUR SKILLS]( STEP TWO [JOIN THE COMMUNITY]( [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 EverydaySpy Promotions 411 Walnut St. #20309 Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, United States of America [Terms of Service](