Mark introduces the two topics for today and how closely they are connected
Self accountability and life changing events
The Trump assassination attempt and the selection of his VP running mate
Mark reminds the audience of the fly wheel framework and the idea that both guys lean conservative. Mark more so than Jim
Jim jumps in ands goes into more detail about the wheel and the 5 areas of life
Jim identifies the Trump assassination as clearly a life changing event
Jim thinks self awareness is by far the most important human trait there is. He feels like if you are self aware, it's highly likely you'll be happier and more fulfilled
Mark describes Trump's new attitude…calmer, less brazen. Jim agrees. Mark says the event triggered an analysis of self accountability. A complete absence of it
Mark says an event of this magnitude will remain under scrutiny for a while and hopefully time and context will bring truth. The investigation is ongoing. He cites the statement by the head of the Secret Service…"the buck stops with me"
Jim redirects toward the current administration and expresses his frustration with their complete lack of performance
Mark suggest that the Biden admin team is now having their hypocrisy thrown back in their faces
Mark cites his research of the statements of 4 or 5 special forces snipers that leads him to conclude this was one of two things…the government was in on it, or the Secret Service is broken
Jim says he wants accountability for the lie that is the mental condition of Joe Biden…the years and months leading up to the shooting
Mark says the depth and breadth of this deception is unique
Jim talks about the debate, subsequent interviews and the cover up
Even the media and others who have come out with the current truth have not acknowledged their previous lies
Mark says the rats are running at each other
Mark brings up JD Vance and shares some things he's learned about him. Mark is looking forward to learning more
Jim says he's not a "Trumper"…but he thinks JD represents the best of America and stands on his merits, not his collar or gender
Mark shares some more details with Jim about JD. He went to law school with Viviek R
Vance is also military and business savvy
Marks it seems that he's the real deal
Mark shares Elon Musk's recent claim to be giving millions to the RNC campaign
Mark shares that he's not a Republican, he's a pragmatist
Jim shares his family's different positions on Trump. He feels like if you put the man aside and talk policy, it's a no brainer
Jim's looking forward to the fresh new talent and he gives Trump credit for not selecting based on skin color or gender. He also speaks about Trump's fortitude
He brings up RFK Jr and his most recent new security detail
Jim ask's Mark about his own life changing events and Marl shares a few of his…funny
Little league, getting in to Notre Dame and nodding a scholarship on his dad's behalf
Then Jim shares a few of his "events". The "I can't" story, getting embarrassed reading in front of the class, high school football and his community college rejection
Mark responds to Jim's responses to his events and how it built his fortitude and resilience. Showing up and being prepared
Marks says personal accountability leads to happiness and fulfillment..authenticity
We give people second chances all the time, but people still look for blame
Mark says life is a meritocracy. DEI comes up and Mark says it's falling apart. The ex president needed to almost die for this to be exposed
Jim shares his distaste for victimhood. Why do these victims choose to give their power away? He blames Biden and his cronies for this, in pursuit of power and control
Mark praises Trumps response to being shot and how the choice for president is a no brainer
Mark says the ships starting to turn faster
Who is going to claim responsibility or get caught
Jim ends with Biden being the victim. Mark says there is nothing authentic about him
Think about something you can take responsibility for today…it'll make you feel better about yourself
