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Episode 82: Using Persuasion to Prevent Police From Beating Your Ass

Topics:

Whiteboard discussion
Sterling Brown incident
Multiple persuasion techniques discussed
“How can we stay safe today Officer?”

 

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Episode 81: How to Spot Cognitive Dissonance

Topics:

Whiteboard discussion
The clues and tells for spotting cognitive dissonance
Cognitive dissonance affects EVERYBODY
Yes…even you
You can’t see it in yourself, easier to spot in others
Are they the ones in cognitive dissonance, or is it you?
Trigger examples

 

I fund my Periscopes and podcasts via audience micro-donations on Patreon. I prefer this method over accepting advertisements or working for a “boss” somewhere because it keeps my voice independent. No one owns me, and that is rare. I’m trying in my own way to make the world a better place, and your contributions help me stay inspired to do that.

See all of my Periscope videos here.

For persuasion-related content in book form, see my bestselling book, Win Bigly.

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Episode 80: North Korea, ZTE and What’s Next

Topics:

When the biggest news is something that DIDN’T happen
Spiteful gollums of the media
President Trump critics have turned into what they dislike about him
Louis Farrakhan comments about fake news attacks directed toward him
Only President Trump realized the correct time to show President Kim respect
Ego as a tool, nobody does it better than Trump
Ego ramp UP…toe to toe insult for insult
Ego ramp DOWN…offer respect to achieve mutually desired results for both countries and the world
ZTE, what should our opinion be?
Contrast principle
Leverage is owned by the one who “decides” vs one who only “wants”
“Intellectual dark web” vs “free thinkers”
Whenhub Interface ICO value and concept
UK doesn’t have free speech like the US?
Special appearance by Boo the Cat

 

I fund my Periscopes and podcasts via audience micro-donations on Patreon. I prefer this method over accepting advertisements or working for a “boss” somewhere because it keeps my voice independent. No one owns me, and that is rare. I’m trying in my own way to make the world a better place, and your contributions help me stay inspired to do that.

See all of my Periscope videos here.

For persuasion-related content in book form, see my bestselling book, Win Bigly.

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Episode 79: North Korea and Unusually Delicious Coffee

Topics:

Pence’s NK gigantic persuasion mistake
Kim’s denuke desire, just him or entire world?
Is SK President Moon the smartest guy in the game?
Did Trump corrupt his supporters, or just his critics?
Kids in the past were like printing money
Kids today are an enormous economic burden

 

I fund my Periscopes and podcasts via audience micro-donations on Patreon. I prefer this method over accepting advertisements or working for a “boss” somewhere because it keeps my voice independent. No one owns me, and that is rare. I’m trying in my own way to make the world a better place, and your contributions help me stay inspired to do that.

See all of my Periscope videos here.

For persuasion-related content in book form, see my bestselling book, Win Bigly.

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Episode 78: Scott and Dale Talk About CNN’s Worst Day Ever

Topics:

NK summit cancellation
Trump supporters HAPPY, cause they understand negotiating
Trump critics HAPPY, cause they wanted the summit cancelled
Prison Reform pending, Van Jones
Trump pardoned Jack Johnson…Obama didn’t
“Animals” context made it clear media had tried to screw President Trump
Elon Musk comments
Sarcasm is hard/impossible to discern lately

 

I fund my Periscopes and podcasts via audience micro-donations on Patreon. I prefer this method over accepting advertisements or working for a “boss” somewhere because it keeps my voice independent. No one owns me, and that is rare. I’m trying in my own way to make the world a better place, and your contributions help me stay inspired to do that.

See all of my Periscope videos here.

For persuasion-related content in book form, see my bestselling book, Win Bigly.

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Episode 77: North Korea Walk-Away and SPYGATE

Topics:

Trump cancels summit with North Korea
North Korea’s “big ask”
Taking down a Chinese bank supporting NK probable next step
19,000 NK artillery sites, can drone tech neutralize?
MSM has earned their discredited label
MSM avoiding and disputing word “spy”…
…so POTUS brands the scandal SPYGATE
Funding the wall by direct donation to fund?
Our system of taxation might be changing
Planned Parenthood could also be funded by direct donations
Women are the only credible voices on abortion laws

 

I fund my Periscopes and podcasts via audience micro-donations on Patreon. I prefer this method over accepting advertisements or working for a “boss” somewhere because it keeps my voice independent. No one owns me, and that is rare. I’m trying in my own way to make the world a better place, and your contributions help me stay inspired to do that.

See all of my Periscope videos here.

For persuasion-related content in book form, see my bestselling book, Win Bigly.

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Episode 76: SPYGATE, Iran and MS-13

Topics:

4 things we know about SPYGATE
“Word salad” is a sign of cognitive dissonance
People are naturally primed to believe their own side
Keep an open mind about things…cause they might be cognitive dissonance
Cognitive scientists are experts at “brainwashing”
Is it a legal defense to say brainwashed by cognitive scientists?
Iran considering law to prevent financing terrorism
President Trump ALWAYS “shakes the box” looking for solutions
What is the trigger for Middle East issues, lack of knowledge or cognitive dissonance?
Starbucks corporate decision regarding restrooms and their facilities

I fund my Periscopes and podcasts via audience micro-donations on Patreon. I prefer this method over accepting advertisements or working for a “boss” somewhere because it keeps my voice independent. No one owns me, and that is rare. I’m trying in my own way to make the world a better place, and your contributions help me stay inspired to do that.

See all of my Periscope videos here.

For persuasion-related content in book form, see my bestselling book, Win Bigly.

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Episode 75: “Obstructing Justice” is thinking past the sale, plus Iran and North Korea

Topics:

“Obstructing justice” sounds bad
“Obstructing injustice” sounds good
Framing makes a critical difference in perception
President Trump’s honest unvarnished opinions
Did SK President Moon play both NK and US President?
If going after Chinese banks doesn’t work, we might sanction the bankers themselves
How many explanations exist for WHY Middle East problems exist?
Many explanations is a tell for cognitive dissonance
What is the cognitive dissonance being experienced in the Middle East?
Secretary of State Pompeo is handling things like President Trump
Shake the box
Expand the scope
Take talks to the high ground

 

I fund my Periscopes and podcasts via audience micro-donations on Patreon. I prefer this method over accepting advertisements or working for a “boss” somewhere because it keeps my voice independent. No one owns me, and that is rare. I’m trying in my own way to make the world a better place, and your contributions help me stay inspired to do that.

See all of my Periscope videos here.

For persuasion-related content in book form, see my bestselling book, Win Bigly.

 

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Episode 74: A Lesson in Positive Persuasion and Strategy

Topics:

Whiteboard discussion
Positive Persuasion lesson
Bad persuasion – Good persuasion
Life strategy example and discussion
Solutions can be completely unrelated to the problem
Oddly specific denials

I fund my Periscopes and podcasts via audience micro-donations on Patreon. I prefer this method over accepting advertisements or working for a “boss” somewhere because it keeps my voice independent. No one owns me, and that is rare. I’m trying in my own way to make the world a better place, and your contributions help me stay inspired to do that.

See all of my Periscope videos here.

For persuasion-related content in book form, see my bestselling book, Win Bigly.

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Episode 73: Cancelling North Korea Summit, Collusion Sequel and Brennan

Topics:

President Trump on the offensive
Ringmaster Brennan?
Be cautious of certainty
Imagine if you believed MSNBC and CNN
Are the apparent “deep state” folks actually just stooges of the media?
Who influences the influencers?
North Korea talks, should we walk and let deal crash?
“Wanting” vs. “deciding” to do something

I fund my Periscopes and podcasts via audience micro-donations on Patreon. I prefer this method over accepting advertisements or working for a “boss” somewhere because it keeps my voice independent. No one owns me, and that is rare. I’m trying in my own way to make the world a better place, and your contributions help me stay inspired to do that.

See all of my Periscope videos here.

For persuasion-related content in book form, see my bestselling book, Win Bigly.

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