354 - Influence, Persuasion, and Reality with Scott Adams (Re-release)

About this episode

This episode features a re-release of a conversation with Scott Adams on influence and persuasion, reflecting on its relevance during the holiday season.

Scott Adams Excerpt: I Will Rewire Your Brains to Relieve Anxiety https://youtu.be/nWhKDqwgyv8?si=vhTXfZzLTLKLwbFa We're excited to share a special throwback edition of this episode, released as a little Christmas gift to you. To set the stage, Paul explains why this conversation still matters and why we felt it was worth revisiting. This episode originally sparked a lot of thoughtful discussion, and listening back now, it's clear just how relevant the insights remain. Whether you're hearing it for the first time or coming back to it with fresh perspective, there's plenty here to reflect on, especially during this season of gratitude, rest, and renewal. Consider this our way of saying thank you for being part of the community and continuing to engage with these conversations. We hope this throwback brings value, perspective, and maybe even a bit of nostalgia as you wrap up the year. Enjoy the episode, and happy holidays! -- This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial…

People in this episode

Hosts: Paul Adams, Cory Shepherd

Guest: Scott Adams

Topics covered

• influence
• persuasion
• anxiety relief
• revisiting insights
• holiday reflections

Keywords

• influence
• persuasion
• Scott Adams
• anxiety
• Christmas gift
• thoughtful discussion
• community engagement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sound Financial Inc., Sound Financial Group

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