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EP636: Fred Burton - Confessions Of A State Department Counterterrorism Operator

"You do have to set your goals. And I found that over time, anybody who has set a goal usually will reach it. I'm not saying it's going to be easy. But most people do reach those goals."

Counterterrorism isn't just the stuff of spy novels—it's a masterclass in thinking fast, adapting faster, and staying cool when everything's on fire (sometimes literally). This episode unpacks the high-stakes world of counterterrorism operations and draws surprisingly practical lessons for navigating the chaos of entrepreneurship. If you've ever wondered what hostage negotiations and scaling a business have…

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