Real Coffee with Scott Adams Episode 3072 CWSA - The Scott Adams School 01/14/26
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Jan 14, 2026 Join Joshua Lysak, a longtime listener whose career thrived thanks to Scott Adams, Joel Pollack, journalist crafting Scott's biography, and Mark Schneider, ex-Navy pro advocating for nuclear energy. They delve into personal anecdotes, such as how Scott's insights transformed their careers. Joel shares media reactions and Scott's 'videos lie' lesson in action, while Mark discusses reframing nuclear messaging. Joshua recounts how brief encounters propelled his ghostwriting venture. Together, they celebrate Scott’s enduring influence and the community's heartfelt tributes.
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Pause Before Reacting To Viral Video
- Joel Pollack described appearing on CNN and resisting instant condemnation because he remembered Scott Adams' lesson that "videos lie."
- His caution prevented a premature judgment and the fuller story later changed context entirely.
One Follow Led To Real-World Influence
- Mark Schneider recounted how Scott Adams followed him on Twitter after suggesting a comic idea and later featured him, which felt life-changing.
- That connection led Mark to public influence on nuclear policy and personal career shifts including moving to Australia.
Pace First, Then Lead Audiences
- Mark Schneider advised using credibility to pace and then lead audiences when persuading on technical topics like nuclear energy.
- Build trust with simple challenging questions to move people from skepticism to acceptance.
