Adam Sikes: The Underhanded and CIA Paramilitary Ops

Welcome to the Course of Action podcast! In this episode, we have a special guest, Adam Sikes, a former Marine and paramilitary operations officer for the CIA. Listen as Adam shares his experiences in covert operations, navigating the CIA book review board, and his journey as a fiction writer. Topic 1: The Underhanded - A Thrilling Fictional Account The conversation begins with an exploration of Adam Sikes' new book, "The Underhanded," a thrilling work of fiction. Adam discusses the inspiration behind the book and the process of crafting a compelling narrative. He shares insights into the challenges of writing fiction while drawing from his real-life experiences in the CIA. Topic 2: CIA Covert Actions and Paramilitary Operations Adam delves into his experiences as a paramilitary operations officer for the CIA. He provides insights into the nature of covert actions and the complexities involved in executing missions. Adam discusses the importance of adaptability, critical thinking, and teamwork in the world of intelligence operations. Topic 3: Navigating the CIA Book Review Board The conversation shifts to Adam's experience navigating the CIA book review board for his book, "The Underhanded." He shares his insights into the process of obtaining approval for publishing a book based on classified experiences. Adam discusses the balance between sharing compelling stories and protecting sensitive information. Topic 4: Coffee and Writing Rituals Adam shares his love for coffee and its role in his writing rituals. He discusses how coffee helps him focus and find inspiration during the writing process. Adam highlights the importance of finding personal rituals and routines to enhance creativity and productivity. Sign Up: Jeffclarkofficial.com/contact Follow for more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jeffclarkofficial.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or... Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠officialJSClark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@officialJSClark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X/Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@officialJSClark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Full Episodes at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jeffclarkofficial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Listen on ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Listen on Spotify.com/Course of Action⁠