Doesn't Hurt to Ask

About the Author

Trey Gowdy, a former prosecutor and South Carolina politician, is the author of Doesn’t Hurt to Ask. Drawing from his extensive experience in law and politics, Gowdy provides strategies for persuasion and argumentation. He served in Congress and chaired several investigative committees, including the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Select Committee on Benghazi. Gowdy's frustration with the deeply partisan nature of Congress led him to focus on the importance of open-minded debate and effective persuasion techniques.

Main Idea

Doesn’t Hurt to Ask focuses on the art of persuasion, emphasizing the importance of asking questions, listening, and presenting facts to connect with others and achieve common goals. Gowdy argues that persuasion is not about dominating others but about understanding different perspectives and reaching a higher truth.