Ron DeSantis was advised to write 'LIKABLE' at the top of his notepad as a reminder to himself to not get aggressive, old 2018 debate prep video shows

• Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was advised to write 'LIKABLE' on his notepad before a 2018 debate.
• An advisor told DeSantis to tone down his aggressiveness in a debate prep video obtained by ABC News.
• "You have to write in all caps at the top of the pad, 'LIKABLE,'" the advisor off camera said. 

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was advised by an aide to find ways to stay "likable" and tone down his aggressiveness while speaking in debates.

Old videos obtained by ABC News and published on Sunday showed DeSantis preparing for his gubernatorial debates in 2018.