#3157: "Trump Derangement Syndrome" [TDS], Explained [Part 2 of 3]

In part two of this series on Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS), I break down where it comes from and why it happens. The key idea is cognitive dissonance—when beliefs clash with reality, how do you respond? Most people avoid challenging their beliefs because their ego is tied to being "right." Highly educated individuals are especially vulnerable to this because they often believe their credentials make them immune to being wrong. Stay open-minded and willing to question what you think you know. Show Notes: [02:26]#5 What do we do in the moment when our beliefs clash with reality? [06:17]#6 Challenge your beliefs.  [20:47]#7 Here's the problem: Most people aren't critical thinkers.  [32:53]Recap Episodes Mentioned: 2337: Eat The Meat, Spit Out The Bones Next Steps: Text Dre Baldwin: Text Dre at 1.305.384.6894 (or go to http://www.DreAllDay.com/Text) Work On Your Game University: http://www.WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com  Sponsor: AG1 by Athletic Greens: http://drinkAG1.com/WORKONYOURGAME  Get Dre’s Emails FREE:  Http://WorkOnMyGame.com  Free Audiobooks:  The Third Day: http://www.ThirdDayBook.com/audible The Mirror Of Motivation: http://www.MirrorOfMotivation.com/audible Get The Free Books: The Third Day: http://ThirdDayBook.com  The Mirror Of Motivation: http://MirrorOfMotivation.com The Overseas Basketball Blueprint: http://BallOverseas.com  Basketball: How To Play As Well As You Practice: http://HoopHandbook.com/Free  Donate:  CashApp: http://Cash.app/$DreBaldwin  PayPal: http://PayPal.me/DreAllDay  Be sure to Subscribe to have each new episode sent directly to you daily! If you're enjoying Work On Your Game, please Review the show and let us know!  Dre on social media: Instagram [http://instagram.com/DreBaldwin] Facebook [http://Facebook.com/WorkOnYourGameUniversity] Twitter / X [http://X.com/DreAllDay] YouTube [http://youtube.com/dreupt]  Facebook Business Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6figuresandgrowing/  All Episodes + FULL Work On Your Game Podcast archive at:  http://WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com