Credibility Tip from Elon Musk ft. $50 Million for Gaza — Daily Persuasion with Joshua Lisec Ep. 155

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Admitting you were wrong in public might just be the most powerful credibility move you can make.

Welcome to Daily Persuasion with Joshua Lisec, Episode 155: "Credibility Tip from Elon Musk ft. $50 Million for Gaza." In this fascinating and timely episode, Lisec pulls back the curtain on one of the most underappreciated but potent credibility tips: owning your mistakes—especially in public.

The story begins with a case of mistaken geography involving $50 million for Gaza—only it wasn’t the Gaza you're thinking of in the Middle East, but rather a region in Mozambique. The mix-up went viral, becoming a piece of breaking news, and it could have been a credibility disaster. But instead, Elon Musk—standing right next to Donald Trump in the Oval Office, with his son crawling on the rug—gave us a masterclass in being credible: “I won’t get everything right,” he said.

And there it is—the ultimate credibility tip from Elon Musk. In a time when leaders double down on falsehoods rather than admit fault, Elon shows how to change your mind publicly and still maintain trust. According to Lisec, this isn’t just humility—it’s persuasion psychology at its finest.

Whether you're looking to persuade someone to do something, win support for your ideas, or simply become someone others want to follow, this episode gives you concrete persuasion examples that work. Lisec—a New York Times bestselling author, ghostwriter of over 95 nonfiction books, and certified hypnotist—uses his unique lens to break down the dynamics of credibility in real-time, real-world scenarios.

When you change your mind and own it, you don’t lose power—you gain it. People trust those who are transparent. That’s one of the most overlooked persuasion techniques in both business and politics. And in this episode, Lisec walks you through how to apply this credibility tip in your own life and career.

He reminds us that credibility isn't about being perfect—it's about being real. And that’s exactly what made Elon Musk credible in that moment. That’s why Donald Trump publicly said that Musk would help lead a department of government efficiency if re-elected. That’s why the public continues to back them, no matter how much critics scoff. They live in reality—and as Lisec cleverly says, their opponents are stuck watching the pilot while the rest of us are deep into season 12.

This episode also dives into the historical power of public repentance. Remember when Musk refused to reinstate Alex Jones on Twitter? Then, after reflection and a public poll, he reversed course. That’s how to be credible. That’s how to persuade someone to do something: not with rigid stubbornness, but with honest evolution.

You’ll walk away with practical persuasive techniques you can use in your writing, speaking, and daily life. Need to recover from a mistake? Want to win back trust? This episode lays out examples of persuasion in advertising, public leadership, and interpersonal communication. It’s all about the art of saying, “I got that wrong—and here’s why I’ve changed my mind.”

So whether you're interested in persuasion techniques, learning how to be credible, or just keeping up with breaking news involving Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the misunderstood story of $50 million for Gaza, this episode of Daily Persuasion delivers the goods.

Watch now: “Credibility Tip from Elon Musk ft. $50 Million for Gaza — Daily Persuasion with Joshua Lisec Ep. 155”

Let Lisec show you how the courage to admit you're wrong just might be the most persuasive tool you have.