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Diving Through Windows
- Michael Vickers's life has been a series of unexpected turns, much like diving through a window and coming up shooting.
- This metaphor represents his unconventional path from an average student with eyesight issues to a PhD holder and key figure in intelligence and special operations.
From Uneven Student to Dedicated Learner
- Michael Vickers transformed from an uneven student, initially prioritizing sports over academics, to a dedicated learner.
- This change occurred after joining the Special Forces, where the serious nature of his work instilled a new academic drive.
Nuclear Backpack
- Michael Vickers, as a young Special Forces soldier, trained with a backpack nuclear weapon called the Special Atomic Demolition Munition.
- This training involved practicing with both dummy and real devices, highlighting the extreme measures of Cold War preparedness.