Just because he's getting good advice doesn't mean he's taking any of it. Indeed he has said he isn't; is that part of the advice, to pretend he isn't listening

Just because he's getting good advice doesn't mean he's taking any of it. Indeed he has said he isn't; is that part of the advice, to pretend he isn't listening to it? Pride is a powerful drug that can make people think they're immune to all kinds of harsh realities. Clever fools abound. If it's a calculation, it sure looks like he's bad at math.