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!)

Born under martial law in the Philippines, Leo Casiple grew up surrounded by violence, fear, and instability. After immigrating to the United States, he dropped out of high school, struggled to find where he belonged, and eventually enlisted in the U.S. Army with a GED and a green card.

He failed Special Forces selection twice. Most people would have stopped there. Leo didn’t.

On his third attempt he earned his Green Beret and went on to serve more than 21 years in elite counterterrorism and hostage rescue roles. But the toughest battles weren’t always on the battlefield.

In this conversation, Leo shares the deeper story—childhood trauma, anger, PTSD, broken relationships, and the painful process of rebuilding himself and his family.

This episode is about perseverance, forgiveness, and learning how to heal when life has knocked you down again and again.

A powerful reminder: resilience isn’t about never breaking.It’s about rebuilding.

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