The Two But Rule

The Two But Rule

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The Two But Rule
The Two But Rule
Donald Trump's Magnificent But

Donald Trump's Magnificent But

Issue #11 of The Two But Rule

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Like any tool, the two-but rule can be misused. (Here’s a link to details on momentum thinking and the two-but rule, if you’re new.)

Many zealots, charlatans, con-men and world leaders have shown mastery of the two-but approach while using it for nefarious (or at least self-serving) purposes. When they hear, “But your evil plan won’t work…” They respond …

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