Most people don’t fail under pressure because they’re weak…they fail because they don’t know how to think.

Today’s guest, Trevor Fortner, is a former Navy EOD operator who spent years operating in high-stakes environments where one wrong decision could cost lives.

What he learned isn’t about toughness.It’s about control.

In this episode, we break down the exact frameworks elite operators use to:• Stay calm when everything around them is chaos• Make better decisions under pressure• Control panic before it takes over• Avoid mistakes you can’t recover from

This isn’t theory.This is real-world mindset training that applies to your life, your business, and the moments that matter most.

Because pressure isn’t going anywhere…but how you respond to it can change everything.

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What if the thing that builds your resilience… is curiosity?

In this episode, I sit down with Wells Jones — former U.S. Navy Antarctic Pararescue team member, adventurer, and storyteller — whose life has taken him from free-falling over the South Pole to trekking 1,100 miles across the Middle East.

We dive into:

* Why curiosity takes courage

* How identity isn’t fixed — it evolves

* The power of storytelling to bridge divides

* What resilience really looks like beyond survival

* How to quiet your mind and stay grounded in chaos

Wells shares powerful lessons from extreme environments, real human connection, and a lifetime of saying yes to the unknown.

This one will shift how you see fear, growth, and what you’re capable of.

Listen in and ask yourself:Where am I playing small… when I could be exploring more?

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In this episode, we sit down with Trenton Miguez, a former military intelligence officer who served in contested regions across the Middle East supporting counterterrorism and protection missions. He later helped design the Army’s training program for new intelligence officers and now teaches leaders how to think more clearly in complex environments through his work with EverydaySpy. This conversation dives into how intelligence professionals approach decision-making, risk, and leadership when the stakes are high and the information is incomplete.Inside this episode:• Why most people misunderstand decision-making• The intelligence framework for evaluating productive vs. counterproductive choices• The difference between data, information, and true knowledge• How perceived risk can be more dangerous than real risk• Why curiosity is the most powerful trait in intelligence professionals• How leaders communicate and make decisions in uncertainty• The power of keeping an experience ledger to build real wisdomIf you want to sharpen your thinking, make better decisions, and develop a stronger mindset when life gets uncertain — this episode is packed with lessons you can apply immediately.🎙 Mindset Lessons from the Field explores how elite performers — from special operators to entrepreneurs — build discipline, resilience, and mental toughness to perform at their best.NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!Connect with Trenton:Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/45cuYfYExplore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/ Listen to the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcastLearn from a CIA Spy: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-BustamanteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayspy/?hl=daConnect with Mindset Lessons from the Field:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCukt91CDijj2-QMGQ_plwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetlessonsfromthefield/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsetlessonsfromfieldShow Sponsor: www.EmpowerLitNonprofit.orgBe the Reason a Child Believes in Themselves!Show Sponsor: www.Spheremoji.com (Use code MINDSET for 10% off!)