045 - Preparing for Modern Threats: Insights from a Green Beret, Adam McIntyre

In this episode, Brink and Tom are joined by Adam McIntyre, a Retired U.S. Army Green Beret, for an eye-opening discussion on the critical role of mindset and preparation in today’s increasingly unpredictable world. Together, they explore essential safety and security practices to keep in mind wherever you go, while Adam shares unique insights into the mindset of volatile foreign adversaries and the threats they pose to the United States.

 

Notes:

 

(1:00) Guest Adam McIntyre, Defend Systems—retired U.S. Army Green Beret with 20 years of service, 15 years in special operations, 14 combat deployments.

 

(3:35) Is societal volatility getting worse? Tom and Adam weigh in. 

 

(4:56) Adam’s perspective on the inevitable harm foreign adversaries may bring to the U.S.

 

(7:34) Terrorists are looking for opportunities to make as much damage as possible.

 

(13:25) Practical steps to improve your safety and preparedness.

 

(17:50) Adam suggests we must accept the reality of those who plan harm.

 

(21:50) Your training goes with you wherever you go.

 

(23:40) Things anyone can do to improve personal security. You don’t have to be an “Adam” Green Beret.

 

(24:50) Tom’s take: cameras are useless without proper placement and physical security.

 

(28:55) Even if you’re not a gun person, you should have a solid plan in place to delay harm or hide from it.