# Thinking clearly in high pressure situations - With Trevor Fortner Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vancrux-podcast-host-jeevan-matharu-5977250/thinking-clearly-in-high-pressure-situations-with-trevor-fortner Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vancrux-podcast-host-jeevan-matharu-5977250/thinking-clearly-in-high-pressure-situations-with-trevor-fortner.md Podcast: [The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vancrux-podcast-host-jeevan-matharu-5977250) Published: 2026-05-08T21:15:38+00:00 Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/thevanquishpodcast/2807164 Audio file: https://content.rss.com/episodes/182135/2807164/thevanquishpodcast/2026_05_08_21_15_22_bf24ed99-02d6-4128-b24a-e1ca65dd38ca.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-vancrux-podcast-host-jeevan-matharu-5977250/episodes/thinking-clearly-in-high-pressure-situations-with-trevor-fortner Duration seconds: 5051 ## Resource In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, I sit down with Trevor Fortner β€” a former U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialist and lead trainer for the UAE Presidential Guard, now working alongside Andrew Bustamante at Everyday Spy. We dive into what it really means to think clearly under pressure. Trevor shares stories from his time in the field, operating in high-stakes environments where decisions carry real consequences. We explore the power of body language, how to reframe situations in real time, and the art of reverse engineering goals to create clarity and control β€” even in chaos. This episode is packed with practical insights on staying calm, focused, and effective when it matters most. A powerful conversation on mindset, performance, and mastering pressure. 🌐 Follow Trevor Fortner: https://everydayspy.com/trevor Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/4aXS3qi Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/ Listen to the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast Learn from a CIA Spy: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante πŸ”₯ Sponsored By: β˜• Strong Coffee Company β€” Protein-packed coffee for energy & clarity Code: VANCRUX1 (20% off) https://www.strongcoffeecompany.com πŸ’Š More Labs β€” Clinically proven hydration & recovery drinks Code: VANCRUX1 (25% off) https://www.morelabs.com 🍬 LiQure Gummies β€” Electrolytes + vitamins for hangover prevention & recovery Code: VANCRUX1 (20% off) https://www.liqure.com πŸ”₯ Useful Links: πŸ“˜ Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu πŸ“— A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 πŸ“• Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb πŸ“˜ The Ruse of Gottlob https://amzn.eu/d/03dYzepb πŸ“˜ The Tale of Rusty and Grimble’s Snare https://amzn.eu/d/0ft2A8kP 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-vancrux-podcast-host-jeevan-matharu-5977250/episodes/thinking-clearly-in-high-pressure-situations-with-trevor-fortner/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vancrux-podcast-host-jeevan-matharu-5977250/thinking-clearly-in-high-pressure-situations-with-trevor-fortner.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.