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 am very disturbed to read what you are saying. Are you promoting this type of behavior? Actually, what I want from MindValley is how can I cope with what is going on? I have been trying to improve my mentality, but seeing what is going on is extremely upsetting. Yes, nice people have fallen under his spell. I, for one, feel that the only way to counteract what is going on and not fall into a deep depression is to try to do something–volunteer, make my voice heard. What can you offer your subscribers other than studying such a sick man?
just unsubscribed.
Wow! I will not be renewing membership. To admire this man’s style and brand is absolutely astounding. Charisma is often a practiced attribute in those who have no moral compass. I have recently felt very uncomfortable with your programs and content and wondered if I was over sensitive. Now I have confirmation that everything I have seen and heard from this program comes down to power and money. Where is the spiritual center?
NO. What you said about stepping back and not labeling ‘good’ or ‘bad’ and just seeing Trump in the on the version of them you’ve been fed or on emotion- is absurd. His viciousness is not a ‘version I have been fed’- it is a truth of established facts, in other words, for ‘who he actually is.’ This really is over the top and irresponsible. There are facts and truths and that needs to be respected.
Vishen, cult leaders are charismatic and warm to people they want to use. And their most dangerous followers are often normal, ”good” people. They just don’t know what happened to them at the time. I understand that you wish to be in the same circle with Elon Musk and friends, but I hope you will not lose yourself completely in this pursuit for money and power. I personally find it difficult to trust your business moral because of this and will cancel my Mindvalley subscription.
Oh my, I have never seen Vishen so openly fooled. The 4 rules of Trump were common and well known. I am questioning the validity of MindValley over this. To not see the holes in Vishen’s defense of Trump is so sad. To not recognize that of course these types of people are nice, some of them and they have to be in order to grift the scam, but I just thought that Vishen was stronger and smarter.
OK, I will give him a break that he believes that Trump was a nice person because he was, in the movie? And yet all the news that came out is not true? So contradictory. What about Trump’s family, his niece who knew him all her life? What about DOGE? What about all that pain? You cannot say that because Trump has his trickster nice side, that he is not destroying Amercian lives.
And yes, I am Canadian. Trump is threatening my country. Do you think a nice charming person would do that? Do you think an evil person pretending to be nice would do that?
Just totally disappointed in Vishen. So very disappointed that he went to Mar-lago. So he saw the ‘king’ in the ‘king’s kingdom’ and was surrounded by the king’s followers and had no independent thought of his own. Only that he now believes in the charm of the ‘king’. Doesn’t Vishen not think to be evil and successful, you have to some kind of charm that makes people follow you.
MindValley is all nice and sweet, but it does nothing to understand evil. It does not understand that where good is developed, evil follows and where evil is strong there is always love and goodness to fight against it. I thought so much of Vishen, but now I know. He cannot recognize good versus evil. He got sucked into the fake charm.
Did Trump happen to mention that with those 250% tariff that Canada has on American dairy HAS A CAP! Meaning Canada will accept an amount free trade, but after a certain amount, 250% tariff. Not one single American importer Of Dairy has ever been charged 250%. Was this mentioned, no, of course not. That would ruin the lie from the ‘king’. That does fool some people because he is saying it so nicely and matter of factly, that you believe him. Vishen Vishen Vishen, I just shake my head. I am not sure I will renew with Mind Valley, so disappointed.
If the outcome of Trumps dominance is the suffering of millions all over the world; if children go hungry; if people die of preventable diseases; if democratic institutions are crumbled all to fit Trumps ‘winning’ strategies would you still encourage your community to adopt them. How much death is worth maintaining his delusions?
Really unfortunate that you aren’t aware of or chose not to mention the grave consequences of pursuing this strategy of living. Seems antithetical to many of Mindvalleys values. If everyone reading decided to live their lives this way, our humanity would be crushed.
This is not expansive out of the box ideas that propel our personal or societal evolution. This is win at all costs zero sum barbarism.
Wow what an amazing read Vishen!! THIS is exactly what we need to be considering with everything in our lives. We need to learn how to discern and not just be mouth fed. THIS is why our planet is in the state it is and is also why we are making this Shift. I find it ironic that the ones that HATE Trump are the same ones who dish out anger, bad energy, mean behavior and lack of respect for their fellow humans. Yet they say this is how he is. Anyone with a Psychological background can see the patterns. I may not agree with everything you wrote (doesn’t matter), but I surely love how you were brave to speak and honored your inner voice. Thank you for being that example. Trump may not be for everyone BUT the changes he is making will rock our world and we have needed a shake up for a long time now. Long over due. YES, we are living in Historic times. What an amazing time to be ALIVE!!!
I respect your right to your opinion, but it reinforces the teaching that absolute power absolutely corrupts. If Trump is the “model” we’re striving for – I will pass. You have single handedly turned me off of Mind Valley.
After reading the previous comments I have little to add
Suffice it to say that there is no reality where I can view Trump in a positive manner.
He is a dark, vengeful, pitiful weak man.
He’s lacking in empathy which is a critical trait of a great leader.
The fact that you attempted to humanize him and allow for him any semblance of a pass on his refusal to follow the rule of law is abhorrent.
I’m disappointed Vishen
You can do better.
I have followed you vishen and agreed with some things you have said and disagreed with others but you have sunken to an unacceptable low. Giving that piece of crap any attention whatsoever is reprehensible. Remove me from any future contact. You, as well as donnie, disgust me. I expected nonsense from him but not you
Do my friends and I have to cancel our memberships? I’ve been signing up people left and right for years but I can tell you that none of us are delusional enough to think that being more like a heartless authoritarian oligarch would in any way make our lives or the world better. I am offended and disgusted. I thought better or you and this company.
I would like to say to people who likes to “shape shift” and prefer avoiding labeling sides as “good” and “bad”. That day, when war is going to be at your doorsteps, you will clearly see what is “good” and what is “bad”. And that is going to be reality. Not this – “watching from the safe distance with sense of relativity without judgment; announcing – there are no good or bad sides.” Good luck with your ignorance.
My answer to your question: No, I wouldn’t use these rules. In my worldview, one can only apply these rules if one is ruthless, irresponsible and cruel.
Furthermore, I don’t feel the slightest desire to become a cult leader like Trump is.
The way I look at it, his success would not have been possible without rhe ongoing moral decline of a huge part of the population: like attracts like.
I would also like to point out that Adolf Hitler was a friendly and charismatic person, and many of his henchmen were described as friendly, loving family men.
I can only judge Trump from what I see in the media. You have known him from close up, but I think you should not fall into the error of believing you know him now.
To me, it looks like his charisma has had an effect on you.
I am very disappointed to read this newsletter. It reminds me of all the other leaders that are lining up to KISS THE Ring and therefore ignore the principles of democracy and the constitution that the United States was founded on. I have been a MindValley member for quite some time and unless there is a retraction I will cancel my membership. I would do the same if other countries were going through the similar issues where there seems to be MindValley support for their crazy leaders. I understand about not labeling people or situations as “good or bad” and taking emotions out of politics, but that is exactly what the administration is doing and not facing consequences. Shocking and disappointing to see this coming from MindValley.
Awesome piece, Vishen! Thanks! Rules 3 & 4 I have already adopted (every failure is a success because something has been learned). I think using rules 1 & 2 would be very dependent on execution e.g. can you attack in a loving way?
Thanks again!
Peace and blessings
Vishen, I’ve been a fan of yours for many years, but today you’ve lost me as a subscriber, reader, and admirer of your work. Were all of things you’ve taught just BS or a way to sell product? This is a great disappointment.
Vishen. . You have jus presented the most factual detailing of the being Donald Trump.
The point you either avoided, or chose to omit, consciously or unconsciously, is WHAT IS AT THE CORE.
The seed of Trump power is CULTISM . . perfected in the various controling Religious dogma’s, throughout our Planet Earth, for centuries.
I don’t now, and never have admired the man you speak of. I don’t find him fascinating or even interesting. As a woman of 70+ I have had to deal with toxic masculinity my entire life. I am a highly empathic intuitive, and I prefer to surround myself with well-balanced individuals; and I prefer my own company to the likes of which you speak. Yes, people are way too complex to label as one thing or another. No one is all good, or all bad, but I prefer to focus on individuals that I wish to emulate or spend more time with. I have never felt that way about this man, and this does not have anything to do with his politics.
I truly wish you’d stay out of politics and stick with empowerment and personal development. Even though you claim this was an apolitical analysis, your left leaning anti-Trump bias was clearly evident. Believe it or not, Trump won the majority of votes in this election, so when you delve into politics you’re going to tick off a lot of people one way or the other. I am unashamedly a Trump supporter and was offended by this article. I sure hope this is an isolated event as I was thoroughly enjoying my membership.