Though I use Donald Trump as an example, this is not meant
to be a political article. Rather, it’s about two important aspects of human
nature.
Many
establishment Republicans dislike Trump because they believe he’s more of a
liberal than a conservative. But, in truth, he’s neither. He’s really a classic
example of a hard-nosed businessman who’s not hung up on politics or ideology.
Like most big-business types, he’s more than willing to
humor politicians of any stripe for the sake of making a deal, because he knows
the system is not only B.S., but corrupt to the core. I’ve known many wealthy businessmen who are pretty
much the same as Trump in this respect. They view politics as something of a
giant game, and are more than happy to use it to their benefit……
So what the heck is going on here? Why are the Trump haters
losing so badly?
The most
important thing is that Trump has a delightful habit of saying whatever is on
his mind. Many people find some of his remarks to be rude, nasty, and
outrageous, but even if they would never admit it, they also sense that he’s
authentic.
What does being authentic do for him? Everything! It
places him in a very small minority in the fake world of politics and motivates
would-be Trump haters to support him instead. Authenticity is in such short
supply in politics that people — especially clueless establishment Republicans
— are completely befuddled. How in the world can a guy get away with saying
what he really thinks? It borders on heresy…..
In truth,
when pundits and politicians are aghast at his remarks, it illustrates just how
far removed they are from the average voter’s mind-set. Thanks to cable
television and the Internet, I think a majority of Republican voters have a
pretty good understanding of the nation’s problems. They realize that
Washington is home to the world’s most powerful crime syndicate, and, as a
result, they not only desperately want a presidential candidate who’s
authentic, they also recognize authenticity when they see it.
In addition
to his authenticity, Trump absolutely refuses to be intimidated — not by
the media, not by his opponents, and not by the rest of the “hate Trump” crowd.
Sure, he himself is an intimidating person, but the more important point is
that he doesn’t allow others to intimidate him……
In closing, I should add that there’s one other aspect of
human nature that’s in play here: To the dismay of the proponents of
egalitarianism, people love winners — especially
winners who are authentic and who have repeatedly been told that what they want
to accomplish can’t be done. And Trump is proving to be the poster boy for both
of these traits.
So whether you love Trump or hate him, you would be wise to learn from him. It’s most decidedly in your best
interest to think about two of his greatest strengths — authenticity and the
refusal to be intimidated — and make a concerted effort to continually improve
yourself in both of these critical areas.
Human nature being what it is, you
can be certain that people will admire and respect you for doing so, and that’s
a big step toward becoming a winner.
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