Trump's Power of Persuasion, and Democrats Downplaying Biden Corruption, with Scott Adams and Margot Cleveland | Ep. 638
Sep 29, 2023
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Megyn Kelly is joined by Scott Adams, author of "Reframe Your Brain," to discuss Trump's persuasion skills, his comments on race and cancellation, teaching life skills to children, reframing attractiveness, and the value of public speaking. Margot Cleveland joins to discuss the Biden impeachment inquiry and Democrats downplaying Biden's corruption.
Trump's persuasive ability lies in his confident delivery, storytelling skills, and use of fiction.
Reframing our perception allows us to choose how we react to situations and find humor in difficult experiences.
Trump understands human irrationality and uses emotionally charged statements to connect with and influence people.
Success comes from catering to individuals' unique circumstances and needs instead of conforming to societal expectations.
Deep dives
The Power of Reframing
Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert, discusses the concept of reframing and its ability to change the way we think. Adams explains how hypnosis and an understanding of persuasion have shaped his thinking, leading him to believe that humans are primarily irrational beings. He encourages individuals to fill their minds with positive thoughts to crowd out negativity and focuses on complimenting the good rather than criticizing the bad. Adams also emphasizes the importance of staying busy and utilizing external factors such as changing environments to improve one's mental state.
Effective Communication and Being Brave
In addition to discussing reframing, Adams touches on the power of communication and being brave. He shares his experience with the Dale Carnegie course, which emphasizes the importance of using positive reinforcement and offering genuine compliments when communicating with others. By focusing on what individuals do well and providing them with positive feedback, their confidence grows, leading to improved communication skills. Adams highlights the significance of addressing conversation wrap-ups, suggesting phrases such as 'I've got to do a bit more mingling' as an effective way to gracefully conclude a conversation.
Understanding the Brain and the Room
Adams expands on the reframing concept, encouraging individuals to think of the brain as more than just a solitary entity within the skull. Instead, he suggests considering the brain as part of a larger system that encompasses the room and environment. By recognizing that external elements can have an impact on one's thinking and mental state, individuals can actively modify their surroundings to improve their well-being. Adams also explains that negative thoughts cannot be eliminated, but they can be replaced by filling one's mind with positive thoughts and staying busy.
The Choice of How We Feel
Adams challenges the traditional belief that our feelings are a direct result of our external circumstances. Instead, he proposes that how we feel is ultimately our choice. By reframing our perception and taking control of our emotions, we can consciously choose how we react to various situations. Adams provides personal examples, including his experience in a challenging corporate job, where he shifted his perspective to view it as material for his comic strip, Dilbert. This change in frame transformed his frustrating experiences into a source of entertainment and enabled him to find humor in difficult situations.
Insights on Donald Trump's Communication Skills
Given his expertise in persuasion and communication, Adams identifies and appreciates the unique abilities of Donald Trump in these areas. He highlights Trump's power to effectively communicate with the public, emphasizing the impact of his confident delivery and storytelling skills. Adams suggests that Trump's success lies in his ability to tap into the power of fiction, as the brain processes fiction similarly to reality. He draws parallels between his own understanding of persuasion and Trump's natural aptitude in capturing and engaging audiences.
The Power of Persuasion and Emotional Appeal
This podcast episode delves into the power of persuasion and emotional appeal, particularly in the context of Donald Trump's communication style. The speaker emphasizes that Trump understands the irrationality of human behavior and strategically taps into it to advance his points. By making emotionally charged statements and creating a sense of direction, Trump effectively connects with people's emotions and influences their thinking. The discussion highlights that Trump's knack for reframing, making individuals think past the sale, and using visual cues allows him to captivate and persuade his audience. The episode also explores how Trump's persuasion skills were influenced by figures like Norman Vincent Peale and the power of positive thinking.
The Importance of Individuality and Personal Strategy
The podcast episode argues for a shift in focus from comparing averages and categories to recognizing the infinite diversity of individuals. It urges moving away from the victimizer-victim mentality and instead embracing a mindset that seeks to help individuals based on their unique circumstances. The speaker stresses that success lies in understanding and catering to the specific needs and situations of individuals rather than trying to please everyone or conform to societal expectations. The episode highlights the significance of reframing and adopting a positive thinking mindset, which can empower individuals to overcome challenges and leverage their unique experiences to thrive.
Navigating Controversy and Embracing Personal Freedom
The podcast episode discusses Scott Adams' experience with controversy and cancellation. The speaker highlights Adams' ability to reframe situations and maintain a positive mindset amidst the backlash. Adams' personal journey involves redefining retirement as the freedom to pursue what he wants, leading to him finding creative fulfillment and adopting an unapologetic approach to his work. The episode underscores the importance of embracing personal freedom, challenging prevailing narratives, and reframing experiences in a way that empowers individuals to pursue their passions and principles without succumbing to external pressures. Adams' focus on promoting individual success and offering practical solutions for self-improvement is also explored.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Scott Adams, author of "Reframe Your Brain," to discuss the specific ways Donald Trump is such a master of persuasion, the way Adams realized that after watching Trump's "Rosie O'Donnell" debate answer to Megyn, how "building the wall" and the "perfect phone call" are evidence of his persuasive ability, comments he made about race in February that led to his cancelation, the actual context he was getting at, the need to focus on individuality over a focus on racial "averages," tips for teaching life skills to your children, how to reframe the way you think about your own attractiveness, the value of learning to be a great public speaker, the way hypnosis actually teaches you real-world skills, how he came up with the idea for the "Dilbert" comic strip, and more. Plus, The Federalist's Margot Cleveland joins to discuss exactly what we learned the first day of the Biden impeachment inquiry, the key points the corporate media aren't talking about, the ways the Democrats are trying to downplay the evidence of Biden's corruption, explaining away his actions as simply love for his son Hunter, what we'll know if the media and left actually report the truth, and more.
