Antonio (Tony) Schiena

Intelligence Operator, Government Defense Contractor, CEO of MOSAIC*,
and a So-Called ‘Real-Life James Bond’

Q: Why are you interested in meditation?

Tony: Well, I’ve been a martial artist my entire life since the age of 6, and there’s always an aspect of meditation in martial arts especially in Karate. I was a world champion when I was 25. Karate has always been part of my life which means meditation too.

But not like this. I wouldn’t even classify this in the same category. That’s a very basic, more like a ritualistic meditation as part of karate practice…

This is the real meditation.


Q: How did you apply things you’ve learned from meditation to your job?

Tony: I have a complicated job. I have two worlds…You need to be mindful of certain characteristics and personalities…I was way less understanding before. Now you try and be more empathetic. You understand people better.

*MOSAIC: Multi Operational Security Agency Intelligence Company