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Vibeke Norgaard Martin • 101 Things I Learned® in Law School
Whatever you think of Hillary Clinton as compared to Donald Trump as Presidential candidates, I'd venture that more people can recite Trump's mantra—Make America Great Again—than Clinton's. I don't know if she had a slogan, or if she did I don't remember what it was. Her most memorable turn of phrase from the campaign trail was probably "then
... See moreRemains of the Day • Compress to Impress
Some commentators point out that conservatives vote against their economic interests. What they miss is that those conservatives are voting their moral interests, and they will continue to do so. Therefore liberals need to understand the difference between policy and morality and that morality beats policy.
George Lakoff • The Little Blue Book: The Essential Guide to Thinking and Talking Democratic
People-centered winners expertly employ imagery, metaphors, and stories. They make you step out of your perceptions, if only for a moment, to explore their vision on their terms. They ask us to “close our eyes,” to “imagine,” and to “think about what it would be like.” In essence, they’re linguistic tour guides who take you on a journey to their de
... See moreFrank I. Luntz • Win: The Key Principles to Take Your Business from Ordinary to Extraordinary
Words That Work, written by Republican political strategist Frank Luntz.
Ferriss, Timothy • Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
Is language reflective of a culture’s values and worldview, or does it limit the possibilities of experience?
Jaime Green • The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos
He recommended I read the book Words That Work, written by Republican political strategist Frank Luntz. It’s brilliant. Matt added, “If someone likes that book, then I might point them to George Lakoff.
Timothy Ferriss • Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness"
For much of the twentieth century, the two parties had clear identities and told distinct stories. The Republicans spoke for those who wanted to get ahead, and the Democrats spoke for those who wanted a fair shake. The interests of business were on one side, workers on the other. Republicans emphasized individual enterprise, and Democrats emphasize
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