#310 – Andrew Bustamante: CIA Spy
Lex Fridman Podcast
From Peace Corps to CIA: A Journey of Discovery
This chapter outlines the speaker's unexpected transition from a Peace Corps volunteer to a CIA recruit, emphasizing the significant call that altered their career path. It explores the rigorous training process, psychological evaluations, and the misconceptions surrounding the polygraph test, all while reflecting on personal growth through personality assessments like MBTI. The narrative captures the camaraderie among candidates and the anxieties faced during this intense journey, underscoring the complexity of understanding one's strengths and weaknesses.
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