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Everyday Tradecraft: Tactics of Spymasters for Daily Life
Shrouded in secrecy, the world of intelligence operations remains a mystery to the public eye. Yet, the invaluable lessons gleaned from the shadows hold the power to transform our everyday lives. In "Everyday Tradecraft," Marco Aletto unveils the tactics of spymasters, transforming them into tools for navigating the complexities of the modern world. Mastering the subtleties of human interaction, leveraging the unseen forces of counterintelligence, and delving into the art of interrogation, this book distills intelligence operations tactics into practical wisdom for the uninitiated. 'Everyday Tradecraft' offers a rare glimpse into the training of spies, making their sophisticated skills accessible to anyone seeking to enhance their daily life with a touch of espionage.
144 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 13, 2024
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June 22, 2024
Everyday Tradecraft is a riveting peak into the workings of spies, espionage, and tradecraft, a term used by the Intelligence Community (IC) to refer to the techniques, methods, technologies, sources, and methods that the IC employs to fulfill it’s mission. The author, a seasoned IC professional, effectively demonstrates that these techniques are useful not only in the mysterious world of spies, but are completely transferrable to the civilian world.
What is truly remarkable about this primer, however, is the awareness the author shows of the human condition, so much so that I found myself taking notes. For me, some of the author’s most insightful observations are “if you find yourself as an army of one, you have failed along the way”, “you can and should be able to survive on your own but cannot be expected to thrive on your own”, and “a rising tide lifts all ships”.
I highly recommend this book and am hopeful that this is the first of many works by Marco Aletto.
What is truly remarkable about this primer, however, is the awareness the author shows of the human condition, so much so that I found myself taking notes. For me, some of the author’s most insightful observations are “if you find yourself as an army of one, you have failed along the way”, “you can and should be able to survive on your own but cannot be expected to thrive on your own”, and “a rising tide lifts all ships”.
I highly recommend this book and am hopeful that this is the first of many works by Marco Aletto.
June 16, 2024
Very original.
Marco Aletto is the author of Everyday Tradecraft and, in his book, tells all the secrets and tactics that a spy uses to develop their job and explains how it is possible to apply these techniques to different activities of daily life.
I found this book very interesting. I think we have all seen a movie or read a book about spies but we have never thought that it is possible to copy their intelligence to simplify our daily lives. The writing style is as clever as its content. I liked it because it is entertaining and original.
It is the first time that I read a book like this and I enjoyed it.
Marco Aletto is the author of Everyday Tradecraft and, in his book, tells all the secrets and tactics that a spy uses to develop their job and explains how it is possible to apply these techniques to different activities of daily life.
I found this book very interesting. I think we have all seen a movie or read a book about spies but we have never thought that it is possible to copy their intelligence to simplify our daily lives. The writing style is as clever as its content. I liked it because it is entertaining and original.
It is the first time that I read a book like this and I enjoyed it.
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