This newsletter is going to be different.
Whether you love him, hate him, or just enjoy the spectacle, there’s no denying that Donald Trump is one of the most fascinating figures in modern history. He’s not just a politician. He’s a brand, a movement, a force of nature.
And if you strip away the noise—the politics, the scandals, the larger-than-life persona—you’re left with something undeniably interesting: a personal growth strategy that has propelled him from real estate mogul to reality TV star to President of the United States… and back to the political arena again.
Now, before you throw your phone across the room or start composing an angry tweet, let me be clear: this is NOT an endorsement or a takedown. This is an exploration. A deep dive into the four rules that have shaped Trump’s worldview and, in turn, his success.
So let’s step back from politics for a moment.
What if, instead of judging, we simply observed? What if we looked at Trump—not as a politician—but as a case study in personal growth, influence, and the psychology of success?
What if we examined his mindset?
Because here’s the truth: The man has defied every expectation, broken every rule of conventional leadership, and still remains one of the most influential figures on the planet. He has lost and won, been written off and resurrected, faced scandals and indictments—and yet, his grip on his followers is unshakable.
So, what’s his secret?
What guiding principles have shaped him into the force he is today?
And perhaps most importantly—is there anything we can learn from them?
Visiting Mar-a-Lago & the movie The Apprentice
I got a firsthand glimpse into Trump’s world when I was invited to Mar-a-Lago a few months ago. I also have friends who have worked with him, been in meetings with him, and even done business deals with him. The insights they’ve shared with me paint a fascinating picture.
But what really sparked this letter was watching the film The Apprentice. The movie explores Trump’s relationship with the infamous American lawyer Roy Cohn, a man who once defended the mafia and was an ally of Senator Joseph McCarthy during the communist Red Scare in America.
The acting in the film was phenomenal— and the actors Sebastian Stan as Trump, Jeremy Strong as Cohn delivered Oscar-worthy performances.
But what struck me the most about the movie wasn’t just the acting—it was how it depicted Trump’s evolution. It showed his transformation from an eager, sweet, and somewhat naïve young man into the relentless, larger-than-life force he eventually became.
At the heart of it all were three laws that Roy Cohn imparted to Trump. These three rules—plus a fourth one that I picked up from reading The Art of the Deal years ago—form the foundation of Trump’s personal growth philosophy.
Are you ready? Buckle up.
Who was Roy Cohn?
To understand Trump’s personal growth philosophy, you need to understand Roy Cohn. If Trump is the ultimate showman-turned-politician, Cohn was the mastermind behind the curtain.
Cohn first rose to prominence as Joseph McCarthy’s chief counsel during the infamous Red Scare, where he helped orchestrate the anti-communist witch hunts of the 1950s. He was ruthless, unapologetic, and had a simple rule—never admit defeat, never apologize, and always attack.
When McCarthy fell from grace, Cohn reinvented himself as a power broker in New York, working as a mob lawyer and rubbing shoulders with the rich and powerful. It was during this time that he became Donald Trump’s mentor.
Cohn taught Trump how to weaponize the legal system, how to manipulate the press, and—most importantly—how to create an untouchable personal brand. He wasn’t just Trump’s lawyer; he was his strategist, consigliere, and attack dog all rolled into one.
Cohn had three ironclad rules. Rules that Trump absorbed like a sponge.
- Attack, attack, attack
- Admit nothing, deny everything
- Always claim victory
And then, years later, Trump added his own fourth rule—one that would become his ultimate superpower.
- Relentless optimism
These four rules became the foundation of Trump’s personal philosophy. And whether you agree with them or not, you can’t deny their impact.
Ironically, Cohn’s own downfall mirrored the tactics he taught Trump. In 1986, he was disbarred for unethical conduct—fraud, perjury, and unethical business practices. His response? Complete denial. Even as his career crumbled, he insisted he was the victim of a political conspiracy.
Trump absorbed all of this. And even after Cohn’s death from AIDS in 1986, his influence lived on in Trump’s philosophy of power and survival.
In the movie The Apprentice, it’s suggested that Cohn mentored Trump and asked him to follow the following 3 Rules of Life.
Rule #1: Attack, attack, attack
In The Art of War, Sun Tzu wrote:
“Opportunities multiply as they are seized.”
In other words: Never play defense. Always strike first.
This was Roy Cohn’s number one rule, and Trump didn’t just adopt it—he made it his core philosophy.
If you observe Trump’s career, you’ll see one pattern repeating over and over again: He never waits for an attack. He preempts it. He overwhelms. He escalates. He turns every battle into a scorched-earth war.
I had a fascinating conversation about this with Richard Branson on Necker Island in September 2024. Branson—who has been quite vocal about his distaste for Trump—shared something revealing.
During the 2016 elections, both Trump and Hillary Clinton invited him to separate meetings.
When he sat down with Hillary, she spoke about governance, strategy, innovation, and policy.
When he met with Trump? The entire conversation was about revenge.
Trump listed people who had wronged him, one by one, and described exactly how he planned to destroy them.
Branson walked out of that meeting shaken.
He had never met someone so singularly obsessed with retaliation.
But here’s the thing: It worked.
Trump’s relentless attacks obliterated his political rivals. In 2016, one by one, every Republican candidate who stood in his way was demolished.
This isn’t just politics. This is branding warfare.
Robert Greene, in The 48 Laws of Power, puts it this way:
“Crush your enemy totally.”
Trump doesn’t just defeat opponents. He erases them from relevance.
But what about those who stand with him?
That’s a different story.
At Mar-a-Lago, I saw this firsthand.
I had been invited to a private dinner for an incoming governor in March 2024. The attendees were some of the most politically influential people in America. And while I didn’t necessarily share their political views, I found them to be polite, warm, and genuinely kind individuals.
But the conversations? Fascinating.
One person confidently told me that 350,000 Chinese operatives had crossed the U.S. border and were waiting for China’s signal to attack America.
Another person claimed that two million terrorists were currently hiding within the United States.
Someone else insisted that Biden wasn’t actually running the country—that Barack Obama was secretly in charge, funded by George Soros.
Now, let’s be clear—I don’t think these beliefs hold up under objective scrutiny.
But what struck me was this: These weren’t angry, aggressive conspiracy theorists. They were polite, rational, and open to discussion.
When I questioned some of their claims, they listened. No tension. No fights. Just discussion.
And then, Trump walked in.
The energy in the room shifted instantly.
I have only seen a handful of people who radiate this level of charisma in person. The Dalai Lama is one of them.
As he greeted the crowd, he pointed at us and said:
“I love you!”
The room exploded.
“We love you, Mr. President!”
“We’re with you till the end!”
It was a level of loyalty that is extremely rare for any leader.
Regardless of what you think of him, Trump’s magnetism is undeniable.
But here’s the paradox: If you oppose him, he will try to destroy you.
And in American politics, that Machiavellian strategy has proven to be highly effective.
Rule #2: Admit nothing, deny everything
If Rule #1 is about overwhelming your enemies with force, Rule #2 is about something even more powerful: controlling reality itself.
This is Roy Cohn’s second golden rule, and Trump has turned it into an art form.
The rule is simple: Never admit fault. Never concede. Deny everything. No matter what.
This isn’t just about avoiding accountability. This is about bending reality to your will.
And Trump has done this over and over again, with astonishing effectiveness.
Let’s look at some of the most infamous examples.
Case study: The lawsuit that “never happened”
One of Trump’s earliest legal battles came in the 1970s when the U.S. Department of Justice sued Trump’s father’s company for racial discrimination in housing.
Trump’s response?
They didn’t just deny the charges—they counter-sued the U.S. government.
Eventually, the Trumps settled. But how did Trump spin it?
“We didn’t lose. We won.”
Factually, this was untrue. But in Trump’s world, it became true.
And this pattern would repeat throughout his entire career.
The 2020 election: The ultimate reality distortion field
Nowhere is this rule more evident than in Trump’s handling of the 2020 election.
Every court ruling, every recount, every single legal fact pointed to the same conclusion: Trump lost.
And yet, to this day, millions of people still believe he won.
Why?
Because he never admitted defeat.
Instead, he reframed the entire election as a stolen victory. He flooded social media with claims of fraud, manipulated perception, and planted a seed that no amount of evidence could uproot.
This is the power of Rule #2.
If you simply refuse to acknowledge reality, you force the world to choose: Do they believe their own eyes? Or do they believe you?
And if you’re charismatic enough, bold enough, and unyielding enough—people will believe you.
Trump’s superpower: The ability to rewrite history in real-time
A few months ago, I spoke to a seminar organizer who used to book Trump for speaking events before he became President.
He told me something mind-blowing.
There was a seminar where 8,000 people attended.
After the event, he followed Trump back to his suite for a quick chat.
Trump picked up the phone, called Melania, and said:
“Can you believe it? 18,000 people showed up to see me!”
Now—Trump knew the real number.
The seminar organizer was sitting right next to him.
And yet, in that moment, Trump rewrote the past.
Not out of forgetfulness. Not out of a simple exaggeration.
But because, in his mind, 18,000 was now a reality.
And this is where Trump does something most people can’t comprehend:
He doesn’t just lie—he creates a new truth.
Most of us, when confronted with reality, adjust our beliefs. Trump does the opposite.
He adjusts reality to fit his beliefs.
The big leap: Trump and the absence of an “upper limit”
Now, let’s pause for a moment—because there’s a fascinating personal growth concept at play here.
Gay Hendricks, in The Big Leap, talks about something called the Upper Limit Problem.
The idea is that most people have an internal thermostat for success, happiness, and self-worth.
When we exceed that limit—whether it’s a big career win, a massive relationship breakthrough, or a financial windfall—we subconsciously sabotage ourselves to return to our comfort zone.
Trump?
He has the opposite problem.
He doesn’t see limits at all.
He expands reality to fit his version of himself.
Call it narcissism. Call it delusion.
But the reality is—it works.
Because the world believes the people who believe in themselves the most.
This brings us to…
Rule #3: Always claim victory
There’s a phrase in branding and persuasion that goes like this:
“It’s not about the truth. It’s about the truth people believe.”
And no one embodies this more than Trump.
Roy Cohn’s third golden rule was simple but incredibly effective: No matter what happens, always claim victory.
Even when you lose.
Even when the facts say otherwise.
Because here’s the secret: People don’t remember details. They remember the story. And the story that wins is the one told with the most conviction.
Trump understands this better than almost anyone alive.
He doesn’t just claim victory—he does it with so much confidence that people start questioning reality itself.
The 2020 election: The biggest “victory” that never happened
Let’s take a step back to the 2020 election.
By every possible metric—legal, statistical, factual—Trump lost.
The courts ruled against him. Recounts confirmed the results. Every piece of credible evidence pointed to the same conclusion: Joe Biden won.
But Trump never conceded.
Instead, he reframed the loss as a fraudulent victory.
He planted the idea that the election was stolen, and once that narrative took hold, no amount of evidence could shake it. And here’s what’s absolutely mind-blowing—millions still believe it.
Not because the claim was supported by facts. But because it was delivered with conviction.
This is why Trump is still the dominant force in Republican politics today. Because he never allowed himself to be seen as a loser. In the world of influence and personal branding, losing is often worse than being wrong. And Trump knows that.
The bankruptcy “wins”
The 2020 election wasn’t the first time Trump rewrote history in real-time. In the 1990s, his business empire was crumbling.
- His Atlantic City casinos were bleeding money.
- He filed for multiple bankruptcies.
- His investors lost billions.
For most business leaders, this would have been the end. But not for Trump.
He never admitted failure. Instead, he rebranded bankruptcy as a genius business move. He walked away from his casino failures richer than before—while his investors got wiped out.
But if you ask him? He’ll tell you he won. And because he never acknowledged defeat, most people never saw him as a failure.
The inauguration crowd that “grew” on its own
One of the most blatant examples of this rule happened on Trump’s first day in office.
During his inauguration, news outlets published aerial photos comparing his crowd size to Obama’s 2009 inauguration.
And the difference was clear: Obama’s crowd was far bigger.
So what did Trump do?
He simply declared that his crowd was the largest in history. Even though the photos proved otherwise.
Rather than backing down, his press secretary doubled down on the claim. Suddenly, the conversation wasn’t about policies, the economy, or the future—it was about who had the biggest crowd.
And by the time the media finished arguing about it, Trump had already moved on.
The power of reframing reality
The lesson here isn’t just about Trump.
It’s about human psychology.
- Entrepreneurs sell themselves as billionaires before they hit their first million.
- Athletes visualize their victories before stepping onto the field.
- CEOs project confidence in their startups, even when their companies are burning cash.
Because here’s the truth: Winning is often a matter of perception. And if you can control the perception, you can control reality.
When this works (and when it doesn’t)
Now, this rule is incredibly powerful—but it has two sides.
If you declare victory with conviction, you can:
- Attract investors who believe in your vision.
- Build momentum even when the odds are against you.
- Create the feeling of winning—which often leads to actual success.
But there’s a dark side: delusion.
If you keep claiming victory even when reality is crumbling, eventually, the truth catches up.
- Investors stop believing in you.
- Employees lose faith.
- Your empire collapses.
So the real question isn’t just, “Does this work?”—because it clearly does.
The real question is: How far would you take it? Because once you start bending reality, it’s easy to lose sight of the truth altogether.
And that leads us to Trump’s final rule—his true superpower.
Rule #4: Relentless optimism
Roy Cohn taught Trump how to attack and deny, but the fourth and final rule in Trump’s personal growth playbook comes from a very different source: Norman Vincent Peale, the pastor who shaped Trump’s core belief system.
Peale’s philosophy, outlined in The Power of Positive Thinking, was radical self-belief taken to the extreme. His mantra? “If you think it, it will be so.” In other words, reality bends to the will of those who believe hard enough. And Trump has lived by this principle his entire life.
The power of positive illusions
This explains why Trump’s many financial collapses never seemed to faze him. Even when his Atlantic City casinos went bankrupt, he walked into meetings projecting absolute confidence—so much so that banks kept lending him money. He convinced investors that failure wasn’t real because, in his mind, it simply wasn’t an option.
And it wasn’t just business—this mindset shaped his entire approach to politics. Take his presidential campaign in 2016. Pundits laughed at the idea of a reality TV star with no political experience winning the White House. The media dismissed his campaign as a joke. And yet, Trump acted as if victory was inevitable from day one. His supporters felt his confidence, and that belief became contagious.
Failure? What failure?
Most people, when they suffer a public failure, go into damage control. They issue apologies, explain their mistakes, and try to win back credibility.
Not Trump.
When something doesn’t go his way, he simply acts like it never happened. His businesses collapse? “That was a smart business move.” His administration fumbles a policy? “It was actually a huge success.”
And here’s the wild part—people buy it.
Psychologists call this “positive illusions”, a cognitive bias where people who maintain extreme optimism—even in the face of failure—end up influencing reality itself. When a leader truly believes they are winning, they can convince others to follow them—even if the facts say otherwise.
Trump’s ultimate psychological shield
One of the most fascinating things about Trump’s relentless optimism is how it serves as a psychological shield.
A former White House aide once described watching him walk into a meeting completely unprepared, bluff his way through, and leave convinced he had dominated the room. He had no self-doubt. No hesitation. Just pure, unshakable confidence.
And the thing is, this kind of mindset is scientifically proven to work. Studies have shown that leaders who project confidence—whether or not it’s justified—are perceived as more competent. Even when they fail, people see them as visionaries rather than frauds.
The real lesson: When optimism becomes delusion
So, does relentless optimism work? Absolutely. It keeps you moving forward. It makes failure feel like a temporary inconvenience rather than a real setback. It builds an aura of invincibility.
But there’s a fine line between optimism and delusion.
At some point, reality catches up. Investors pull out. Supporters grow skeptical. And if you’ve built your empire entirely on positive illusions, the crash can be catastrophic.
So, the real question isn’t whether Trump’s relentless optimism is effective.
The question is: How far would you take it?
Final thoughts
Would you use these rules?
Trump’s rules—Attack Relentlessly, Deny Everything, Always Claim Victory, and Stay Relentlessly Optimistic—aren’t just political tactics. They are principles of influence, branding, and personal resilience that have been used by leaders, CEOs, and power players throughout history.
These rules have built billion-dollar empires, crushed opposition, and propelled him to the highest office in the world. They are also rooted in psychological strategies used by the most powerful figures throughout history—from military generals to corporate titans to media moguls.
But they also come with a cost.
When you attack relentlessly, you create enemies who never forget. When you deny reality, reality eventually catches up. When you always claim victory, you risk delusion. And when you stay relentlessly optimistic, you walk a fine line between confidence and blind arrogance.
Yet, these strategies work—at least for a time. And perhaps that’s why Trump, even in the face of indictments, bankruptcies, and political defeats, remains as influential as ever.
And here’s the thing. If you had asked me before that evening in March 2024 at Mar-a-Lago, I would have said—without hesitation—that I was anti-Trump. Not because of his policies, not because of his party, but because I had assumed he was a vengeful, hateful man. Someone so consumed by anger and ego that being in a room with him would be suffocating.
But that wasn’t the man I met. The Trump I saw was the exact opposite—charismatic, warm, full of high energy. And honestly? He was just fun to be around. Not the monster I had expected.
And it wasn’t just him.
I had also assumed that the MAGA movement was filled with narrow-minded conspiracy theorists, racists, and hateful and delusional people who saw the world in extremes. But the people I met in that room weren’t like that at all. They were kind. They were generous. They were intelligent. They operated from a different set of facts, yes—but they were open to discussion. They listened. They debated politely. They were willing to engage.
That night, I had to confront an uncomfortable truth about myself.
A lot of the conclusions I made about Trump and his followers came from one side of the media. And that had shaped my worldview into a rigid, binary perspective—where certain politicians were good and others were evil.
But life isn’t binary. Everything lies on a spectrum.
And in that spectrum are shades of gray—nuances that get erased when we let ourselves be polarized.
That night, I left with a newfound conviction: the moment you label one side as “good” and the other as “bad,” you stop seeing reality. You stop analyzing people for who they actually are, and instead, you judge them based on the version of them you’ve been fed.
I no longer see the world that way. And I don’t think anyone else should, either. Because the best way to truly see the truth about someone isn’t to assume. It isn’t to rely on what you’re told. It’s to analyze them yourself—to look at them with an open mind, to see both their light and their shadow, and to recognize that we all exist somewhere in between.
So, the real question isn’t just whether these rules work.
The real question is: Would you use them?
If you would or wouldn’t, let me know in the comments below.
Because at the end of the day, power isn’t about being right—it’s about knowing how to play the game.
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Comment by Vishen:
I want to be clear, this newsletter is not meant to be political – America is divided on their voting choices and I won’t bring politics into Mindvalley. But I have been clear since 2016 on my stance on Trump. He is not the right man to lead America and has too many flaws of character. Even the day before the election I went on Instagram live to endorse Harris (on my insta, not Mindvalley). I still hold the view that Trump should not have won. But my job is to bring unity and not get political on Mindvalley. This article is designed to provoke thought and to show that in politics today – Machiavellian and Sun Tzu principles oftentimes trump spiritual laws. For each rule I’m not suggesting one adopt them – I’m only shining light on the belief system behind them.
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I think it is really important to keep an open dialogue, to try to understand the views of others I disagree with. What I’m really confused about is the overall purpose of Mindvalley? I thought it was to do with personal growth. And I assumed personal growth went hand in hand with moral values. If Mindvalley was built on the principles spoken about in the newsletter, then is it in fact all a lie? Because that, after all, is one of the principles. Is it there to just be convincing? So convincing we buy into it, even though it is not based on anything true? As long as it sells though right?
It’s made me feel deeply deeply sad. I’m out Mindvalley. I can’t buy into personal growth that has no integrity. That’s not what personal growth is for me ☹️
Hello Vishen:) As a member and subscriber I have enjoyed your content for many years but in my opinion today you crossed the line. I thank you for all the help and support that i received through your programs and I wish you all the best in the future. That being said, your letter lacks compassion and awareness and sensitivity for everyone that has been on the other side of his negativity, manipulation and racism. Your letter does not shine light or bring unity…only divisiveness and negativity. it is most definitely not thought provoking. There is probably a deeper reason why you are “intrigued” by Mr.Trump’s alluring personality, his secret, his success…perhaps it may be time to examine that…or maybe not? As of today I have cancelled all my subscriptions and connections to Mindvalley.
“He doesn’t just lie—he creates a new truth.
Most of us, when confronted with reality, adjust our beliefs. Trump does the opposite.
He adjusts reality to fit his beliefs.”
You know that is still lying, right?
You know there is “reality.” Talk all the woo-woo about how we can bend reality- there is still one reality.
He is a rapist, a felon, a Nazi-sympathizer, a con-man, disreputable, dishonest, and said he would have a sexual relationship with his own daughter- before or after he violently grabs women by the pussy. He buried his ex-wife on his golf course to get a tax break. He is destroying democracy, ignoring the rule of law, and has caused a constitutional crisis. He is a racist fascist. He is lusting for an authoritarian power. They want to create tech-fiefdoms as per the work of Curtis Yarvin. There is no neutrality here- unless you have no moral compass at all. Good God. You may think your wealth protects you- but the leopards will happily eat your face. I hope reading through these comments gives you pause before you are too far gone. AK’s comments are astute. Listen to your customer base. Listen to your conscience and if you can’t hear it – maybe take a pause and do the work you have asked your customers to undertake.
Reading this literally made me sick to my stomach. I’m appalled that lies, deceit, bullying, and gaslighting are being framed as ” a personal growth playbook”. Have they been effective? Obviously yes. Do these tactics have a shred of morality, integrity, or compassion. No. These are “win at all costs” tactics devoid of humanity. While I can appreciate your fascination with Trump’s rise to power and the adoration of his followers, Vishen, I’m completely taken aback that you would present it to the membership in this fashion. I’ve been a Mindvalley member for several years, but this definitely has me reconsidering whether or not I will continue.
This is a great thought-provoking piece – albeit an uncomfortable read – I love that you have been brave enough to challenge our thinking with these facts, especially knowing your core audience. Thank you. You have shown quite a terrifying part of our human nature, and I think that is why a lot of others have reacted in the way they have. None of us want to believe we are being tricked. But it feels like there has been a lot of trickery lately and the remedy is to understand the way these things work and be aware of them, and what it means for us as individuals wanting to change the world for the better. We all need to listen to this, to discuss it, and understand it to be able to challenge it or think about how we maneuver ourselves successfully in this landscape. I so look forward to meeting you one day for an interesting chat! Keep being you!
I have unsubscribed as a result of this recent post regarding Donald Trump. Saying that his modis operandi works suggests to me that you have been smitten and lost sight of the damaging impact of his self serving behavior. We will need to agree to disagree. On the surface, all sociopaths are charismatic and charming but look deeper and you’ll see the harm inflicted on innocent people in his wake.
Trump seems like a very unhappy man who is obsessed with his position in the world. His peculiar ideas about being a “powerful” man apparently revolve around bullying and sexual assault and racism. He persecutes people for the sake of feeling powerful and no other reason. Optimism? Why is he constantly peddling racist propaganda by acting as if all poor immigrants are sexual predators and criminals? And he certainly does not appear to care at all about the children of the people he is prejudiced against (including transgender or gay children). He may have some charisma, but the reason some people compare him to Hitler and Mussolini is because he reminds them that the world has seen this dynamic happy before, and there are a lot of people who expect better than what he delivers. I suppose it’s possible that his example could inspire another course about thriving by utilizing creativity, compassion and critical thinking, instead of following stale old prejudicial behavior patterns.
Firstly, most of us will not have the opportunity to meet with the likes of Trump in a private setting to observe this “other side” of a most contemptible human being. Narcissists are notoriously “charming” and “lovable” to their own, and they’re “loved” by other narcissists, all of whom thrive in a setting where their behaviors are akin to one another’s. The Roy Cohn “rules of the road” – so to speak – are nefarious at best, as they are based on lies, contempt and self-delusion. These are not tenets to live by if one is seeking higher consciousness and a model to live by based on love, righteousness, kindness, truth, personal growth and generosity of spirit, but rather, rules that earn oneself money, fame, position, grandiosity, slavish devotion and fear from others, control and power. Why do you think Hitler was so popular(until he wasn’t)? Your inquiry is a good one, however, as it brings on discussion and self-reflection and the opportunity to delineate the difference between the successes of Trump and the like vs. those with genuine empathy, insight and appreciation of others. Having said that, no one is without a soul and all have the capacity to change and grow accordingly, but, for many, it may take many, many lifetimes to awaken.
I would not use this kind of “strategy”. I believe in truth, admitting mistakes and defeats, and optimism (not delusion).
My apologies… i found a typo in my original comment, so i am reposting because i can’t edit or delete the first comment…
Don’t shoot the messenger. Just do the SAME Quality Research to find the Truth about Donald J. Trump.
July of 2020 i found out the most heinous thing a male could do on the Earth. Donald J. Trump raped and murdered an eleven (11) year old Latina girl in the MILABS on December 19, 2015 in exchange for becoming the next corporate UNITED STATES president.
Before you start screaming at “me,” about this, when i have not raped and murdered ANY little girl or little boy, EVER!, ask DARPA and the CIA for the footage that night on December 19, 2015 in their MILABS… They film and record EVERYONE who participates in the MILABS and the Cloning Centers for the purpose of blackmail and control.
Here is another Fact… DARPA and the CIA have been running the MILABS and the Cloning Centers since the 1940’s.
Another Fact… Donald J. Trump has participated in the Cloning Centers for DECADES.
Another Fact… When you glorify a rapist and murderer of the most innocent, “you” lose ALL of your Sacred Light. How come you need Sacred Light, you may wonder? Because it opens up you being able to Access Heaven. How come you need Heaven? Because when you are tapped into Heaven, you are Limitless. However, the moment you stand with rapists and murderers, AND THOSE THAT GLORIFY THEM, you “ALSO” lose your Sacred Light.
Seriously, Vishen? You are standing with Donald J. Trump?!! Mindvalley will end just on that fact alone.
Heaven doesn’t tolerate rapists and murderers. Neither do Women. Money is overrated. And chasing after power and control is played out, also. Steer clear of Donald J. Trump and all who are connected to him. He’s exceeded, and they have exceeded, their welcome on the Earth from “their” behavior.
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Don’t shoot the messenger. Just do the SAME Quality Research to find the Truth about Donald J. Trump. July of 2020 i found out the most heinous thing a male could do on the Earth. Donald J. Trump raped and murdered an eleven (11) year old Latina girl in the MILABS on December 19, 2015 in exchange for becoming the next corporate UNITED STATES president. Before you start screaming at “me,” about this, when i have not raped and murdered ANY little girl or little boy, EVER!, ask DARPA and the CIA for the footage that night on December 19, 2015 in their MILABS… They film and record EVERYONE who participates in the MILABS and the Cloning Centers for the purpose of blackmail and control. Here is another Fact… DARPA and the CIA have been running the MILABS and the Cloning Centers since the 1940’s. Another Fact… Donald J. Trump has participated in the Cloning Centers for DECADES. Another Fact… When you glorify a rapist and murderer of the most innocent, “you” lose ALL of your Sacred Light. How come you need Sacred Light, you may wonder? Because it opens up you being able to Access Heaven. How come you need Heaven? Because when you are tapped into Heaven, you are Limitless. However, the moment you stand with rapists and murderers, AND THOSE THAT GLORIFY THEM, you ALSO lose your Sacred Light. Seriously, Vishen? You are standing with Donald J. Trump?!! Mindvalley will end just on that fact alone. Heaven doesn’t tolerate rapists and murderers. Neither do Women. Money is overrated. And chasing after power and control is played out, also. Steer clear of Donald J. Trump and all who are connected to him. He’s exceed, and they have exceeded their welcome on the Earth from “their” behavior.
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NO, NO and NO. To answer your question. I don’t follow this platform any more but have done a number of good programs several years ago and so received your latest Blogmail. Recognizing that the LOA does work without regard to intention or outcome is one thing, being enamoured of the brilliance of ‘ME’ – the smallness of one’s own little brain (mind, whatever) is quite another. Power over not power with. Trump compared to the Dalai Lama. I had thought this community was populated by seekers who were ‘bigger’ than such delusional mind wash. This is completely outside of centre, core and health for humanity – the We that we are, instead of the Me who wants to dominate and win. Disgusting!
I notice my “Share” was not posted, but I’ll just add (although it probably won’t be posted as well).I’m still trying to make sense of this, Vishen. Read the room, and know your audience. Don’t blow up you and your teachers’ brand. Your members are gentle people who believe in pureness of purpose and benefitting others…not just themselves.
Are you looking to create a MAGA “Mindvalley”? That actually would be a good idea. MAGAs will buy anything…that will replenish the money you gave Trump.
My next stop is to unsubscribe, which I’m so sad to have to do. I would hate to be one of the teachers on your platform…you didn’t just tumbled your own castle. You painted them with the same brush…
It’s impossible to truly analyze Trump without some personal bias creeping in. Recognizing I am biased in how I conduct my own ethical reasoning, I see this as “the ends justify the means” type of argument. I think this is developmentally and ethically immature. Based on your own meditations Vishen, one should never use their powers to harm or manipulate right? I believe there are better ways to achieve success but maybe I have a different idea of what success is.
I agree that people are a combination of good/bad, right/wrong, etc. and it is important to open our eyes to all sides. In Trump, however, I do not see the side to admire but instead the side to feel sorry for. Anyone who feels loved, valued, and cherished do not use their power to strike others down, bully them, run roughshod over them, and disregard all laws and ethics to do so. Trump has taken it so far as to do this to countries!
I also feel sorry for him because he clearly suffers from some psychological disorders, and it is sad that the Americans put him into an office where they can be exacerbated and cause immense (and often irreversible) harm.
It is important to feel confident, to believe what one is doing, and hold that vision and energy. It is NOT okay when this is directed in an evil way, as Trump is doing every damn day. Nor is it okay to disregard the truth. He is a lesson in how to spread evil and darkness.
Hey Vishen, This was a very interesting and insightful read. I’m not sure if I would use these tactics as I would have a lot of learning and practicing to do first – I might try. The positivity one is one that I feel I have adopted already. It is disappointing to see some of the negative and judging comments. Miguel Ruiz’s 5 Agreements really made a difference in the lens I use – it has taken some practice over the years. I read the Code of the Extraordinary Mind at the suggestion of an acquaintance when I was questioning my value at work. After reading the book, I quit my job and kept consuming information that would open my mind to spritual ideas that I had never pursued before. Anyway, thank you! Kind regards, JoAnn
Delightful article! Refreshing viewpoint.
Trump is a character and I think he has a great sense of humor.
I appreciate you gave this observation of him and the ‘MAGA’ folks you met at Mar a Lago.
Sorry to read so much (is it hate?) against your observations which I find very thoughtful.
One of the most enlightening articles. Watching the human reaction to this article is beyond interesting. I commend your bravery to put this out, I’m sure knowing exactly the response it would get ! Personally, I wouldn’t implement these rules as they do not align with my values and beliefs of the human experience I want for myself and my legacy.
That said, it did have me wondering who am I to decide what is the “right” way to live the human experience.
Money, status and power are not interests of mine… but if they were… is this truly the only successful way to achieve them?
There’s not an article out there that casts a bigger mirror on the readers own self than this one. Bravo.
There are so many things to unpick here, particularly about where value is placed. We are first fed the idea that this piece is not ‘political’ and an objective take on the situation – rising above the lowly concepts of “good” and “bad.”
And yet: tone, good manners and charisma are placed as higher in value than ideas and actions: “the people I met in that room … They were kind. They were generous. They were intelligent. They operated from a different set of facts, yes—but they were open to discussion. They listened.” Their tone was given as more important in assessing them than their world view: that 350,000 Chinese operatives had crossed the U.S. border and were waiting for China’s signal to attack America and another that two million terrorists were currently hiding within the United States.
He heard from Richard Branson that his key political interests revolved around revenge, and learned that Trump’s “personal development” is implementing a sustained policy of ‘Attack, deny responsibility, and always claim victory and take credit.’
Apparently, this leads him to decide “the conclusions I had made about Trump and his followers came from one side of the media,” and “Because the best way to truly see the truth about someone isn’t to assume. It isn’t to rely on what you’re told.” Even if they’ve just said there’s 350,000 Chinese on American soil about to attack? Apparently this is objectively “analyzing people for who they actually are.”
This is at the heart of how Trump operates – it’s to collapse all narrative into itself. It’s a world where you can claim America is about to be attacked by a giant amassed foreign army and this simply doesn’t matter as long as you’re nice while saying it, or denying it. Whatever.
There is an equivocation in Vishen’s argument between personality (so fun!), effectiveness (= good whatever the cost) and ethics (but they were so nice to me!).
Is it because as it stands Donald Trump may be the world’s most successful manifester – you really can get whatever you want just by saying over and over again that its happened. And really whether its Regan or the Silva Method, at there heart is the desire for material wealth, for capital assets.
Trump, despite a terrible track record in business, managing his inheritance, criminality, video-captured misogyny, manifested himself to a position of extraordinary power. And he was fun while he did it!
“Here was a charismatic politician, brilliant at articulating the fears and desires of the people.” Laurence Rees on Hitler. For Trump I would add: ‘…through the fears and desires of his own.’
Every autocratic/ dictator leader in history was charismatic and charming to those who were loyal to him. I’m sure people in Putin’s circle love him as well as Xi Jinping’s. The followers are the favorite son until they cross the leader. Then the leader turns to threats and intimidation. It’s a good old boy dynamic, as old as time. Think “the mob” they have fun and are very charming. Suck up to the leader, and you’ll have fun, cross the leader, and you’ll be bullied, primaried and kick out of the club(some countries killed). That is not personal growth and development. That’s domination.