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#538 - Andrew Bustamante - CIA Spy Explains Nukes, Wars & Double Agents

Modern Wisdom

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What Do You Believe About Risk?

The former CIA operative says there are two types of risk: real and perceived. Perceived risk is the fear that we have about getting in a car accident or being mugged. Real risk is quantifiable objective risk, such as when you pick up a gun at a shooting range. "It's all about understanding that risk is important to success," he says.

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