How & Why You Need to Choose Your Enemies Wisely | Patrick Bet-David | POLITICS | Rubin Report
Oct 1, 2023
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Entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David discusses his journey from challenging circumstances to success, the impact of unexpected encounters in shaping one's life, the influence of politics on various industries, the importance of choosing enemies wisely, and reflections on loss, family, and faith. He also shares his experience touring with Jordan Peterson and becoming a minority owner of the New York Yankees.
The significance of dressing well and taking care of oneself as part of achieving success.
Presidential candidates need to possess financial independence, charm, persuasion skills, fame/influence, and strong policies for a successful campaign.
Choosing the right enemies is vital for personal and collective growth, targeting values and principles rather than demonizing individuals or groups.
Deep dives
The importance of personal appearance and self-care
The speaker and the guest discuss the significance of dressing well and taking care of oneself as part of achieving success.
The speaker's personal journey from a non-dressing person to a suit lover
The guest shares his transformation from a person who did not care much about dressing up to someone who loves suits and enjoys ironing clothes.
The resilience and determination required for success
The guest shares his personal story of facing hardships and challenges, and the importance of having a dream and being willing to pay the price for success.
The significance of the impact others have on our lives
The guest emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and being grateful for the people who have made a positive impact on our lives, even if they were in our lives for only a short time.
The Importance of Charm, Fame, and Money in Presidential Candidates
Presidential candidates need to possess certain qualities to be successful in today's political landscape. Firstly, having 'FU money,' i.e., being financially independent, is crucial to being seen as an anti-establishment candidate. Charm and the ability to persuade are also significant factors, as candidates with these qualities can appeal to the public and gain support. Furthermore, having fame or influence is essential for a successful campaign. Candidates like Vivek and RFK, who have gained momentum by increasing their following and visibility, exemplify this. Lastly, strong policies are important, with Trump and DeSantis being cited as examples of candidates with impressive records. By understanding these qualities, political parties can strategically recruit the most formidable candidates.
The Significance of Choosing the Right Enemies
Choosing the right enemies is vital, as they help individuals and movements grow and thrive. It is important to target values and principles that are being challenged rather than demonizing individuals or groups. Selecting the wrong enemies can lead to personal destruction and wasted years. Christians and Muslims, for instance, mistakenly view each other as enemies, when in reality, they should focus on combating the establishment and globalists together. By understanding the importance of choosing the right enemies, individuals can align themselves with causes that bring out their best and help achieve their goals.
Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Valuetainment’s Patrick Bet-David about his journey from challenging circumstances to success; why he left the military and how it led to massive success; the importance of unexpected encounters and the influence of brief interactions with people in shaping one's life; how to embrace uncertainty; his political views; how as he grew his business, he realized the impact of politics on various industries; the challenge of dealing with political lies, particularly in relation to Donald Trump; why many impactful historical individuals are misunderstood; the importance of choosing the right enemies; and much more.