…cheating or ignoring contradictory facts (most would dismiss victories earned this way). Evidence regarding election results, crowd size estimates, votes received, hateful insulting of opponents, and unlikely golf achievements illustrate his obsession with comparing favorably to others. (17 of 21) - ThreadSky

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motivationford.bsky.social • 123 days ago

…cheating or ignoring contradictory facts (most would dismiss victories earned this way). Evidence regarding election results, crowd size estimates, votes received, hateful insulting of opponents, and unlikely golf achievements illustrate his obsession with comparing favorably to others. (17 of 21)

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motivationford.bsky.social•123 days ago

(See Rick Reilly’s “Commander in Cheat” for an amazing demonstration of what an overamplified Superiority goal looks like on the golf course). Bottom line: the evidence suggests that President Trump is motivated, first and foremost, to seek out self-perceptions of dominance over others. (18 of 21)

motivationford.bsky.social•123 days ago

That is how he satisfies his persistent need for self-image enhancement. Because that image is not built on self - or social awareness,
seeking validation of his perceived superiority over others FROM others is a necessary motivational supplement to this core personal goal. (19 of 21)

motivationford.bsky.social•123 days ago

Unlike many dictators and strong men, exercising power and control is not ultimately at the core of what motivates Trump. Those may be situationally compelling motives, but the strongest and motivators are self-perceptions and validating inputs from others of his superiority over others. (20 of 21)

motivationford.bsky.social•123 days ago

That is why his desire for vengeance against opponents is so insistent, and why he spends so much time playing golf under circumstances in which he can ensure that he always wins. Understanding an individual’s core personal goals can help people interpret and shape that person’s actions. (21 of 21)

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