Congratulations! You now have a special opportunity, one that could change
how Americans and the rest of the world view politicians in the United
States. Put simply: never use the word BELIEF. Never base your views on what
you BELIEVE. The word immediately places your commentary in the category of
opinion, not truth. Opinions can be wrong, are never universal, and create
division.
“I think” is so much more
palatable than “I believe". You can still hedge if the facts are incomplete. Recognizing uncertainty
will increase your credibility, given that Trump is so certain about the
lies he spews.
We all realize it is your job to know everything but we all recognize that
you can’t possibly know everything. To turn uncertainty into “I believe”
puts you up against the ropes defending yourselves. The “I think” moment
elevates you and the mind of your listeners to a higher place, one that
instills the trust that you are actively seeking the truth and will
ultimately do the right thing. Thank you and good luck.
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