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Professionalism – Dress & Act for Success
This week we have focused on SELF-DEVELOPEMENT
This week we have focused on SELF-DEVELOPEMENT … political (HERE), professional (HERE) & today we will touch on personal self-development.
These are huge topics so we are only barely touching on each area … and we hope none of this offends anyone … but if we are not honest with ourselves and grounded in “who” we need to be in order to be successful, fulfilment of our MISSION is going to be twice or three times as hard if even possible at all … so take each topic and do some more research and self-reflection.
GRASSROOTS LOBBYISTS
Like it or not, WE are “grassroots lobbyists” for our mutual shared principles … #1 The Bible, #2 The US Constitution & #3 The Platform. We are not “paid” lobbyists, but we need (in some respects) to act like lobbyists.
Take the good that makes paid lobbyists successful, but dump the bad (which is generally that they will do anything … including destroying America & children … for MONEY).
Politicians and elected officials listen way too much to “Paid Lobbyists” and not “The People” because lobbyists are “professional” (they don’t act like children, yell and scream, or get into physical altercations) … and lobbyists “dress & act for success” in that they are prepared, know their facts, coherent in their presentations, are practiced at public speaking, look put together … act fun and enjoyable to be around. They basically do the things necessary to SELL their paid agenda, whether it is good for our citizens or just good for them and their masters. They are basically SALESMEN … and some are very good at it.
[NOTE: Paid Lobbyists will also on occasion do unethical or even illegal things to “sell” their paid agenda. WE won’t do that … but be aware it exist because when strange things happen, there may be other reasons why and we need to dig deeper to figure what is going on.]
The problem with lobbyists is they are generally NOT PRINCIPLED … they don’t care if what they are “selling” is good or bad … they just want to sell it for the MONEY. For that point alone politicians and elected officials should reject most of what lobbyists say … but until WE step up our game and can replace these paid lobbyists (and political consultants – but that is a different discussion) as a valued resource to elected officials, WE THE PEOPLE will continue to lose.
So … let’s step it up!!!
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
First of all do understand we are not suggesting you need to change who YOU are. We all have to be genuine to who we are … we have to be “real” … but we also would not go to an interview wearing sweaty gym clothes either, would we?
And realize too, a 1,000 farmers who produce our food coming to the State House straight from the fields to grassroots lobby for a bill also sends a positive and powerful message. Be purposeful.
So, above all be yourself … but at the same time be and look professional … and that starts with how you present yourself visually and dare we say it, with proper hygiene … lol. We know a particular RINO that wears a suit constantly, but a breath mint would go a million miles (not to mention he is a rather violent guy).
1975: Dress for Success (HERE)
FIND YOUR STYLE
Know too that we do not all have to look like clones of each other … different people have different styles … and different degrees of acceptability outside the general norms.
Congressman Jim Jordan for example is known for not wearing his suit jacket. TRUMP on the other hand has his standard put together look. It is however all within an acceptable norm (except for Democrat Senator John Fetterman), and interestingly enough most legislative bodies have “RULES” as to dress code. Maybe we will look into detailing that later.
Just find your professional style within the range of norms of our “grassroots” community … as you are not just representing yourself … you represent the MOVEMENT. Don’t make all of our jobs harder.
Know as well we do fortunately have a much wider range of “dress for success” within the grassroots community … because we are “real” … but if you look like you just crawled out from underneath your house having been working on the sewer system … or like you are going out “clubbing” afterwards … you might want to rethink your attire … or just stay home 😉
PERSONAL GROOMING is included in all this as well … so shave, get a haircut, whatever … unless you are one of our Bikers For TRUMP types and that “is your look” … you all get a pass … lol. Whatever your do, just be purposeful about it.
Remember … you represent all of us & the movement … so let’s dress for success and win this thing!
ACT FOR SUCCESS
The dress code / image is just half of the story for success. How you “act” says everything as well.
Do you eat with your fingers … or a fork & knife? Do you pick your nose in public? Do you chew with your mouth open? Sure, we are being extreme to make a point … but good manners say everything about a person.
Whether we like it or not … you could have the cure to cancer or the best bill ever, but if the person you are “selling to” wants nothing other than to get away from you as fast as possible … you will never get your MISSION over the finish line.
1985: Letitia Baldridge’s Complete Guide to Executive Manners (HERE)
KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE
Finally … KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE. You are trying to “sell” our currently elected officials on following our Principles … and what “sells” to a 75 year old elected official that has been in office for 30 years is very different than what “sells” to a 30 year old freshman legislator.
So consider what dress and actions works for both? Which ones of us should talk with Legislator A vs. which ones should speak with Legislator B? What gets us to a win?
The monied special interest lobbyist principals that employ the paid lobbyists will hire a certain lobbyist for Group #1 … and a different lobbyist for Group #2 … so this is not unusual and is in fact smart business.
So don’t forget to think strategically as well and know your audience when “selling” the grassroots agenda.
Yes – we are WINNING!
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Dear South Carolina Patriots,
Friends, if you are a MAGA America First STATE DELEGATE (or alternate) … register for the SCGOP (RINO) State Convention ASAP!!!
The deadline is Wednesday, April 30th at 11:59pm … but we have heard from delegates all across South Carolina that had no idea there was a registration deadline. Those delegates (coincidentally) all seem to be AGAINST current Chairman Drew McKissick. #FireDREW!!!
So … REGISTER ASAP … like right now … especially if you are “real” MAGA America First!!!
Register Today: HERE
Bonus: Zero Guest Policy?
Straight from the SCGOP registration page.
Isn’t it interesting …….
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SCGOP Disclaimers:
“The 2025 State Convention will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, located on 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201.”
“The Convention will gavel in at 11:00AM with credentialing beginning at 9:30AM.”
“Each Delegate will only be able to purchase ONE ticket per person.”
“We have a zero guest policy. Unless you are a State Delegate or State Alternate, you will be denied entry to State Convention.“
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Jeff Davis on In Depth with Mason Sims – 4/24/2025 (HERE)
There is a lot going on in the way of discussion about (#1) the SC Senate’s Railroading of Treasure Curtis Loftis (or really the railroading of “US”) … & (#2) the SCGOP Convention on May 3rd.
Here is a quick live podcast video of Jeff Davis on In Depth with Mason Sims from last that we think you may enjoy.
Podcast Live Video: HERE
If you have any questions, concerns or thoughts … just let us know at team@mySCGOP.com.
The SC Senate’s Railroading of “US”: HERE
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR …
Jeff Davis is co-founder of mySCGOP.com. Jeff is a ’89 graduate of The Citadel and in 1993 received his Law/MBA from USC. A tax attorney / CPA licensed in Georgia, Jeff is an uncompromised school choice advocate for K-12 children with special needs. Originally from Charleston, and having practiced in Atlanta, Jeff and his wife Olga now live in Greenville. Jeff completed his two year term as Greenville County Republican Party Chairman and is currently serving as GCRP State Executive Committeeman.
Jeff is also “barred” from attending the SCGOP State Executive Committee Meetings (HERE). Why? Because he dared to run against Drew McKissick for SCGOP Chairman – coming in 2nd with Drew only being reelected by 1.8% (HERE & HERE) – and in September 2021 he told the State Executive Committee that Chad Connelly had been under SLED investigation for a year and a half … and it was true (HERE & HERE).
Send us your opinion on this great debate … and how you would like to see it solved … by emailing us at team@mySCGOP.com.
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4/21/2025 YouTube Live Stream: HERE
Yesterday was 10 hours and 15 minutes of pure railroading of the most popular elected public official in the State of South Carolina … Treasurer Curtis Loftis.
At the end of the night, “our” SC State Senators voted 33 to 8 in favor of S 534 (HERE) … a Concurrent Resolution on the “removal” of Curtis Loftis.
But none of this had to do with Curtis Loftis … if had to do with YOU … with US.
If you watch the video you can tell the utter distain our SC State Senators have for US and our opinions. We had over 400 simultaneous viewers on our live stream yesterday … all furious about what they were witnessing. Many had never actually watched a video of the proceedings at the SC Statehouse … never seen what really happens in Chambers on the live feed. Well, now they have, and now they know exactly how bad it is.
We have watched this for just over 10 years in our School Choice battle. Yesterday was no different. The Senate had it’s mind made up BEFORE the proceedings started … and nothing was going to change the outcome. It was all about the MONEY … and their petty vendettas … it had nothing to do with what is right morally, ethically, or legally … it was all a show.
Anyone watching saw the terrible opening performance of Senators Grooms & Goldfinch. We then all witnessed the brilliant performance of Treasurer Loftis and his representatives / lawyers. Curtis and his TEAM laid out his case and we all thought it was over … slam dunk … Curtis was vindicated.
Then the rest of the Senators got their “10 minutes each of Q&A” … and it became obvious the outcome was predetermined.
The final vote was 33 to 8 (with 5 excused absences).
But even the 8 that voted in favor of Treasurer Loftis … they all sat there relatively silent knowing the “fix was in” … just like so many times in our school choice fight. It was a railroading because that is what THEY all wanted.
This was not about Curtis Loftis … this was about POWER, CONTROL, MONEY … and petty personal VENDETTAS … and now a lot more people have seen it first hand.
Let’s hope this is the “Shot Heard Round the WORLD” for South Carolina citizens to wake up to the problem which is our SC State Legislature – especially the SC Senate. Not some of them, not a few in leadership … not just the ones who voted against Curtis Loftis … but (sadly) every single one of them. Silence is compliance. Where was any elected SC Senator FIGHTING for Curtis Loftis … or US … yesterday? They were all responsible.
NOW … get ready and watch the #FakeNewsMedia and everyone else who “benefits” from getting rid of Curtis will start to pile on. Watch some (who have been shafting The People as well) try to reap some positive brownie points out of this to help ingratiate themselves with the grassroots as they claim outrage and try to come to Curtis’ defense. None of this is complicated once you see the mental manipulation that goes on in politics in general, and SC politics specifically.
More to come on this for sure … stay tuned.
Watch the Recording:
YouTube: (HERE)
X: (HERE)
FaceBook: Part 1 (HERE), Part 2 (HERE)
The Vote:
Vote on S534 (4/21/2025): HERE
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR …
Jeff Davis is co-founder of mySCGOP.com. Jeff is a ’89 graduate of The Citadel and in 1993 received his Law/MBA from USC. A tax attorney / CPA licensed in Georgia, Jeff is an uncompromised school choice advocate for K-12 children with special needs. Originally from Charleston, and having practiced in Atlanta, Jeff and his wife Olga now live in Greenville. Jeff completed his two year term as Greenville County Republican Party Chairman and is currently serving as GCRP State Executive Committeeman.
Jeff is also “barred” from attending the SCGOP State Executive Committee Meetings (HERE). Why? Because he dared to run against Drew McKissick for SCGOP Chairman – coming in 2nd with Drew only being reelected by 1.8% (HERE & HERE) – and in September 2021 he told the State Executive Committee that Chad Connelly had been under SLED investigation for a year and a half … and it was true (HERE & HERE).
Send us your opinion on this great debate … and how you would like to see it solved … by emailing us at team@mySCGOP.com.
SUSTAINING & INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS:
Make a Charitable Donation TODAY: HERE
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