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„O mare parte din succes depinde de cât de bine puteţi rezista presiunii. Poate părea un adevăr incontestabil şi chiar este, dar există un lucru pe care îl puteţi face. Gândiţi-vă la dumneavoastră ca la un învingător. Concentraţi-vă asupra acestui lucru, în loc să vă lăsaţi roşi de îndoielile şi de teama care vă bântuie. Concentraţi-vă asupra unor analize şi soluţii obiective. Presiunea poate scădea şi dispărea când o înfruntaţi cu o atitudine pozitivă. Chiar dacă nu vă simţiţi de neînvins, măcar jucaţi rolul acesta o perioadă de timp; vă va ajuta cu siguranţă!“Donald TrumpDonald Trump ne relatează aici povestea dramatică a celor mai mari provocări pe care le-a înfruntat, a celor mai disperate momente pe care le-a trăit şi a celor mai mari greşeli pe care le-a făcut. Tenacitatea şi creativitatea l-au ajutat să transforme orice înfrângere într-o victorie. Fiecare capitol conţine povestea unei afaceri, finalizată de Trump într-un anumit moment al carierei sale, şi se încheie cu un comentariu având tentă profesorală, referitor la cum poţi să înveţi din adversităţile vieţii. Inteligent şi plin de inspiraţie, Trump ne susţine când vine vorba să înfruntăm propriile eşecuri, slăbiciuni şi provocări, pentru a le transforma în oportunităţi.
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213 books1,594 followersDonald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who currently serves as the President of the United States in his second term.
Trump received a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968, and his father named him president of his real estate business in 1971. Trump renamed it the Trump Organization and reoriented the company toward building and renovating skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, and golf courses. After a series of business failures in the late twentieth century, he successfully launched side ventures that required little capital, mostly by licensing the Trump name. From 2004 to 2015, he co-produced and hosted the reality television series The Apprentice. He and his businesses have been plaintiff or defendant in more than 4,000 state and federal legal actions, including six business bankruptcies.
Trump won the 2016 presidential election as the Republican Party nominee against Democratic Party nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton while losing the popular vote. During the campaign, his political positions were described as populist, protectionist, isolationist, and nationalist. His election and policies sparked numerous protests. He was the first U.S. president with no prior military or government experience. A special counsel investigation established that Russia had interfered in the 2016 election to favor Trump's campaign. Trump promoted conspiracy theories and made many false and misleading statements during his campaigns and presidency, to a degree unprecedented in American politics. Many of his comments and actions have been characterized as racially charged or racist and many as misogynistic.
As president, Trump ordered a travel ban on citizens from several Muslim-majority countries, diverted military funding toward building a wall on the U.S.–Mexico border, and implemented a policy of family separations for migrants detained at the U.S. border. He weakened environmental protections, rolling back more than 100 environmental policies and regulations. He signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which cut taxes for individuals and businesses and rescinded the individual health insurance mandate penalty of the Affordable Care Act. He appointed Neil Gorsuch, Brett M. Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court. He reacted slowly to the COVID-19 pandemic, ignored or contradicted many recommendations from health officials, used political pressure to interfere with testing efforts, and spread misinformation about unproven treatments. Trump initiated a trade war with China and withdrew the U.S. from the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, the Paris Agreement on climate change, and the Iran nuclear deal. He met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un three times but made no progress on denuclearization.
Trump refused to concede after losing the 2020 presidential election to Joe Biden, falsely claiming widespread electoral fraud, and attempted to overturn the results by pressuring government officials, mounting scores of unsuccessful legal challenges, and obstructing the presidential transition. On January 6, 2021, he urged his supporters to march to the U.S. Capitol, which many of them then attacked, resulting in multiple deaths and interrupting the electoral vote count.
Trump is the only American president to have been impeached twice. After he tried to pressure Ukraine in 2019 to investigate Biden, he was impeached by the House of Representatives for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. He was acquitted by the Senate in February 2020. The House impeached him again in January 2021 for incitement of insurrection. The Senate acquitted him in February. Scholars and historians rank Trump as one of the worst presidents in American history.
Trump received a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968, and his father named him president of his real estate business in 1971. Trump renamed it the Trump Organization and reoriented the company toward building and renovating skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, and golf courses. After a series of business failures in the late twentieth century, he successfully launched side ventures that required little capital, mostly by licensing the Trump name. From 2004 to 2015, he co-produced and hosted the reality television series The Apprentice. He and his businesses have been plaintiff or defendant in more than 4,000 state and federal legal actions, including six business bankruptcies.
Trump won the 2016 presidential election as the Republican Party nominee against Democratic Party nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton while losing the popular vote. During the campaign, his political positions were described as populist, protectionist, isolationist, and nationalist. His election and policies sparked numerous protests. He was the first U.S. president with no prior military or government experience. A special counsel investigation established that Russia had interfered in the 2016 election to favor Trump's campaign. Trump promoted conspiracy theories and made many false and misleading statements during his campaigns and presidency, to a degree unprecedented in American politics. Many of his comments and actions have been characterized as racially charged or racist and many as misogynistic.
As president, Trump ordered a travel ban on citizens from several Muslim-majority countries, diverted military funding toward building a wall on the U.S.–Mexico border, and implemented a policy of family separations for migrants detained at the U.S. border. He weakened environmental protections, rolling back more than 100 environmental policies and regulations. He signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which cut taxes for individuals and businesses and rescinded the individual health insurance mandate penalty of the Affordable Care Act. He appointed Neil Gorsuch, Brett M. Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court. He reacted slowly to the COVID-19 pandemic, ignored or contradicted many recommendations from health officials, used political pressure to interfere with testing efforts, and spread misinformation about unproven treatments. Trump initiated a trade war with China and withdrew the U.S. from the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, the Paris Agreement on climate change, and the Iran nuclear deal. He met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un three times but made no progress on denuclearization.
Trump refused to concede after losing the 2020 presidential election to Joe Biden, falsely claiming widespread electoral fraud, and attempted to overturn the results by pressuring government officials, mounting scores of unsuccessful legal challenges, and obstructing the presidential transition. On January 6, 2021, he urged his supporters to march to the U.S. Capitol, which many of them then attacked, resulting in multiple deaths and interrupting the electoral vote count.
Trump is the only American president to have been impeached twice. After he tried to pressure Ukraine in 2019 to investigate Biden, he was impeached by the House of Representatives for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. He was acquitted by the Senate in February 2020. The House impeached him again in January 2021 for incitement of insurrection. The Senate acquitted him in February. Scholars and historians rank Trump as one of the worst presidents in American history.
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November 11, 2015Well, it's Veteran's Day and I can only think of this asshole's comment:
My grandfather died two years ago at the age of 98. He fought in the US Army during World War II, and received a Purple Heart for his efforts in making sure this country was safe for rich men like Trump's father to keep on earning money. Though my grandpa never made a million, he ran a successful small business, was a well-respected member of his church and community, and managed to stay married to one woman for 66 years. And yet, because he was captured during the war and held as a POW, Trump decides that the man was not a hero.
The title of this book made me laugh. What challenges has Trump faced? He pulled himself upby his own bootstraps with a cool mil from daddy and has never done anything but complain and whine. So today, Donald, don't you dare salute the flag, say the pledge, make any pronouncements about veterans or attempt to pretend you care about anything other than yourself. Go sit in one of your self-named towers and count your money.
Let the rest of us decide who are the heroes and who are the losers.
My grandfather died two years ago at the age of 98. He fought in the US Army during World War II, and received a Purple Heart for his efforts in making sure this country was safe for rich men like Trump's father to keep on earning money. Though my grandpa never made a million, he ran a successful small business, was a well-respected member of his church and community, and managed to stay married to one woman for 66 years. And yet, because he was captured during the war and held as a POW, Trump decides that the man was not a hero.
The title of this book made me laugh. What challenges has Trump faced? He pulled himself up
Let the rest of us decide who are the heroes and who are the losers.
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December 19, 2015COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE IN 25 WORDS OR LESS AND WIN ONE MILLION DOLLARS!!!*
"Trump Never _______: How I Turned My _______ Into _______"
* Unfortunately, I can't afford to pay out one million dollars. But if your entry is good enough, I'm sure some candidate in the GOP primary race will be happy to give you a check.
"Trump Never _______: How I Turned My _______ Into _______"
* Unfortunately, I can't afford to pay out one million dollars. But if your entry is good enough, I'm sure some candidate in the GOP primary race will be happy to give you a check.
no
November 11, 2015gonna have to dig deep for the right and proper gif on this one, folks. i must center my energies and begin my quest...
now.
now.
February 9, 2019
Love or hate him, you cannot ignore him. A blunt read, but well-meaning, straight-forward, and blatantly honest. Say what you want, but the man is bold, bold, bold ... and good for him.
Quotes:
-----------
"Feeling negative should be a temporary state of mind."
"Envision yourself victorious. Focus on that instead of your nagging doubts and fears. Even if you don't feel indomitable, act that way for a while. It helps."
"Failure is not permanent."
"I have the privilege of having a great family and great education, and I am serious about honoring those privileges."
"When failure comes your way, you must believe that you matter. Most importantly, that success is what is expected of you."
"A sense of duty to your wholeness will go a long way in your professional and personal success."
"My father used to say 'Know everything you can about what you're doing.' "
"Chances are you will never wake up to an adversity-free day."
"What is the most important characteristic a leader should have? Discipline. It helps if everyone has it, but if a leader doesn't, he or she won't be one for very long."
"It's easy giving up, and that's exactly what losers do."
"People ask me if I ever get nervous. I don't. I just go out and I do it."
"Another thing about courage is that it will help you think and act in the right way. It will keep you focused on the opportunities in front of you, instead of on the problems."
"Problems are often opportunities coming to us in packaging that isn't what we expect or want. This has happened to me more times than I can count, so when I say I welcome problems ... there's a reason for it."
"Know that you are capable of courage, and that you are designed to succeed. Then go full throttle, and the odds will be on your side."
"Be passionate. It's the only way to move mountains."
"I've always told people to know what they were doing first, to do due diligence to the nth degree, to be cautiously optimistic."
"Make it happen in your life."
"If you are passionate in your endeavors, it will be reflected back to you in your end-results. Be sure to get the right people to work with you."
"Overcoming tremendous obstacles is all in a day's work if you love what you're doing. Remember that."
"If you see big problems, look for big opportunities. It's the 'Think Big' mentality I have. Why do one thing when you can accomplish two or more at the same time?"
"If one thing doesn't work out, another one will."
"I'm not a quitter by nature, I'm telling you this so you'll know, but there have been times when the difficulties seemed greater than the rewards... But because I hung in there, it became a turning point. Afterwards my resolution became even stronger."
"Expect problems and setbacks. It's all part of the game. If you're not running into major challenges, you're doing something easy, and it's probably not going to make much money for you."
"A big problem usually signals a big opportunity. Be prepared to work long and hard for it. Don't be afraid to pursue multiple options, or multiple people at the same time. If one thing doesn't work out, you got back-up options. I promise you nothing is going to always work out."
"Separate yourself from the complaining crowd. You can create your own luck. 'Luck is when opportunity meets preparedness'... well, I agree."
"The complainers aren't working themselves into luck. Do you want to be lucky? Prepare for something big. Developing your talent requires work, and work creates luck."
"Going negative is the easy way, the lazy way. Your own mindset will help you create your own luck."
"We are responsible for ourselves. We are responsible for our own luck... what an empowering thought. If you see responsibility as a bum deal, you are not seeing it for what it really is : a great opportunity. What will separate you from the complaining crowd will be how you choose to look at your own situation."
"If you believe you are in control - and you are - you will know exactly who to look for when you need help: yourself. You could be your greatest discovery yet for success, luck, power, and happiness. When I encountered enormous financial challenges, I was mature enough to assume responsibility and know that the problem was mine. I knew it wouldn't do any good to blame other people. That would be a waste of time... one kind of loss I do not like. Time is something that cannot be replaced. If you find yourself slipping into the blaming others mode, get out of it quickly."
"Work hard, have fun, and good luck."
"You have to be resolved not to give up in the face of more problems than you might normally encounter."
"Cultivate a sense of discovery. What (my kindergarten teacher) remembered most about me was that I never stopped asking questions. I was the most inquisitive student she ever had."
"Business is about knowing the world. If you can begin to see your neighborhood as an emerging market, you will be surprised at how creative you will become."
"Doubt handled well should make you smarter and strengthen your chances for success."
"Don't ever be afraid to change your mind on something."
"If you are going after something extraordinary, sometimes you have to take extraordinary pains to achieve it."
"I am lucky to have the power of focus ... to change thought patterns quickly, to focus on something new without a long adjustment period."
"In contrast I have met so many people who waste a lot of their time talking about their problems. It becomes very clear to me that they are avoiding looking for a solution. They either like the drama of their situation, or are too lazy to make the effort of using their brains."
"Thinking takes energy, and it shouldn't be wasted dwelling on the wrong things."
"For every problem there is a solution, and capable people will look for that solution. Make sure you are one of the capable people."
"Don't give up. Be patient. You might have to wait 20 years for a deal to pay off. Great things don't come easy. Be prepared to wait."
"When it's time to get moving on something, the best thing to do is get moving. I've seen people wait so long for their big golden opportunity that by the time it came around to doing something, it was too late."
"Get the most from everything."
"If you really want to succeed, you'll have to go for it everyday like I do."
"The big time isn't for slackers. Keep up your mental stamina, and remain curious."
"Poor people equal unintelligent people, in my mind."
"I don't like drop-outs either."
"Get with and keep with the program, and I mean everyday."
"Get your vision, get focused, and then do the work... starting today."
"My challenge was to stay confident, and to believe I could win."
"Life's not for the timid. Life's about never giving up. So get into the ring."
"I will not give up. When I want something done, I want it done right."
"I focused on the spectacular outcomes I wanted."
"There are no guarantees on anything. People see my successes and think it's a breeze to get it all done. It's not. And I've spent plenty of time assessing, re-assessing, analyzing and scrutinizing. People just don't see me doing that."
"Another important thing to consider is experience. A lot of decisions are second nature to me, and not a terrific demand on my brain power to figure out. I can move quickly once I've done the ground work in my mind. However the plans have to be in place. Be sure you have a foundation of expertise and experience in whatever you do, and then you can act decisively and creatively."
"Know what you're getting into. You have to do your due diligence, especially if it's a new field to you."
"Recognize opportunity. It always hides behind problems and ugliness and failure... especially the failures of others."
"And don't forget your gut instinct. It's there for a reason."
(*** FROM BOOK'S APPENDIX***)
Fred Trump's 4-Step Formula for Getting Things Done
-------------------------------------------
1. Get in.
2. Get it done.
3. Get it done right.
4. Get out.
"Let's break this formula down :"
1. GET IN
"Three lists should be in your mind at all times:
--- Daily goals
--- Yearly goals
--- Lifetime goals
Look at these goals daily. It will help with your focus tremendously. Stress is directly related to loss of focus. If you learn to control your power of focus, you'll be on your way to conquering stress in your life."
2. GET IT DONE
"Expect problems. They're there to bring you closer to getting it done. It's amazing how much this attitude will help you in your life. Your attitude will be 'That's to be expected' ... not 'Poor me, look what's happened.' "
3. GET IT DONE RIGHT
"Mediocre and I do not get along. I can deliver the goods. Rock solid is rock solid. Work toward that reputation for yourself."
4. GET OUT
"This approach will clear your plate for all the new and exciting projects waiting to be done by you. When a job is finished, move on. My job is to find new projects for everyone to work on. This is another example of disciplined focus."
"The turn-around always starts with creative, positive thinking. Positive thinking is creative thinking. Something that's a mess can turn out brilliantly if you are positive and creative in your approach."
Donald Trump's Top 10 List for Success
--------------------------------------
1. Never give up.
Do not settle for remaining in your comfort zone. Remaining complacent is a good way to get nowhere.
2. Be passionate.
If your heart is in what you're doing, it will never seem like work.
3. Be focused.
Ask yourself: What should I be thinking of right now? Shut out interferences. In this age of multi-tasking, this is a valuable skill to acquire.
4. Keep up your momentum.
Listen, apply, and move forward. Do not procrastinate.
5. See yourself as victorious.
That will focus you in the right direction.
6. Be tenacious.
Being stubborn can work wonders.
7. Be lucky.
That old saying : "The harder I work, the luckier I get" ... absolutely right on.
8. Believe in yourself.
If you don't, no one else will either.
Think of yourself as a one-man army.
9. Ask yourself: "What am I pretending not to see?"
There might be some great opportunities around us even when things aren't looking so great.
10. Look at the solution, not the problem.
Never give up.
Never, never, never give up.
Donald Trump's Rules for Negotiating
------------------------------------
1. Know what you're doing
It takes a lot of smarts to play dumb. This is a good way to see how much you're negotiating partners don't know. It's also a good way to see if they are bull-dozing you, Keep them off-balance. What they don't know won't hurt you, and that may help you down the line.
2. Knowledge is power
Keep as much of it to yourself as possible. Trust your instincts. There are a lot of situations that won't be black & white, so go with your gut. Combine this with your homework, and you'll be ahead of the game. Don't be confined by expectations. There are no exact rules. Remain open and flexible to new ideas. This attitude has provided me with opportunities that I would not have thought about before.
3. Know when to say no.
I've waited for some deals for decades, and it was worth the wait... but make sure what you're waiting for is worth it to begin with.
4. To speed up negotiations, be indifferent. That way you'll find out if the other side is eager to proceed.
5. Remember that in the best negotiations, everyone wins. This is the ideal situation to strive for. You will also be laying the groundwork for future business deals with people who know what integrity is.
6. Negotiation is an art. All the arts require discipline, technique, and a dose of imagination to take them beyond the realm of the ordinary. Don't be an ordinary negotiator when you can be extraordinary. Devote time to this art, and it can bring you enormous rewards.
.
Quotes:
-----------
"Feeling negative should be a temporary state of mind."
"Envision yourself victorious. Focus on that instead of your nagging doubts and fears. Even if you don't feel indomitable, act that way for a while. It helps."
"Failure is not permanent."
"I have the privilege of having a great family and great education, and I am serious about honoring those privileges."
"When failure comes your way, you must believe that you matter. Most importantly, that success is what is expected of you."
"A sense of duty to your wholeness will go a long way in your professional and personal success."
"My father used to say 'Know everything you can about what you're doing.' "
"Chances are you will never wake up to an adversity-free day."
"What is the most important characteristic a leader should have? Discipline. It helps if everyone has it, but if a leader doesn't, he or she won't be one for very long."
"It's easy giving up, and that's exactly what losers do."
"People ask me if I ever get nervous. I don't. I just go out and I do it."
"Another thing about courage is that it will help you think and act in the right way. It will keep you focused on the opportunities in front of you, instead of on the problems."
"Problems are often opportunities coming to us in packaging that isn't what we expect or want. This has happened to me more times than I can count, so when I say I welcome problems ... there's a reason for it."
"Know that you are capable of courage, and that you are designed to succeed. Then go full throttle, and the odds will be on your side."
"Be passionate. It's the only way to move mountains."
"I've always told people to know what they were doing first, to do due diligence to the nth degree, to be cautiously optimistic."
"Make it happen in your life."
"If you are passionate in your endeavors, it will be reflected back to you in your end-results. Be sure to get the right people to work with you."
"Overcoming tremendous obstacles is all in a day's work if you love what you're doing. Remember that."
"If you see big problems, look for big opportunities. It's the 'Think Big' mentality I have. Why do one thing when you can accomplish two or more at the same time?"
"If one thing doesn't work out, another one will."
"I'm not a quitter by nature, I'm telling you this so you'll know, but there have been times when the difficulties seemed greater than the rewards... But because I hung in there, it became a turning point. Afterwards my resolution became even stronger."
"Expect problems and setbacks. It's all part of the game. If you're not running into major challenges, you're doing something easy, and it's probably not going to make much money for you."
"A big problem usually signals a big opportunity. Be prepared to work long and hard for it. Don't be afraid to pursue multiple options, or multiple people at the same time. If one thing doesn't work out, you got back-up options. I promise you nothing is going to always work out."
"Separate yourself from the complaining crowd. You can create your own luck. 'Luck is when opportunity meets preparedness'... well, I agree."
"The complainers aren't working themselves into luck. Do you want to be lucky? Prepare for something big. Developing your talent requires work, and work creates luck."
"Going negative is the easy way, the lazy way. Your own mindset will help you create your own luck."
"We are responsible for ourselves. We are responsible for our own luck... what an empowering thought. If you see responsibility as a bum deal, you are not seeing it for what it really is : a great opportunity. What will separate you from the complaining crowd will be how you choose to look at your own situation."
"If you believe you are in control - and you are - you will know exactly who to look for when you need help: yourself. You could be your greatest discovery yet for success, luck, power, and happiness. When I encountered enormous financial challenges, I was mature enough to assume responsibility and know that the problem was mine. I knew it wouldn't do any good to blame other people. That would be a waste of time... one kind of loss I do not like. Time is something that cannot be replaced. If you find yourself slipping into the blaming others mode, get out of it quickly."
"Work hard, have fun, and good luck."
"You have to be resolved not to give up in the face of more problems than you might normally encounter."
"Cultivate a sense of discovery. What (my kindergarten teacher) remembered most about me was that I never stopped asking questions. I was the most inquisitive student she ever had."
"Business is about knowing the world. If you can begin to see your neighborhood as an emerging market, you will be surprised at how creative you will become."
"Doubt handled well should make you smarter and strengthen your chances for success."
"Don't ever be afraid to change your mind on something."
"If you are going after something extraordinary, sometimes you have to take extraordinary pains to achieve it."
"I am lucky to have the power of focus ... to change thought patterns quickly, to focus on something new without a long adjustment period."
"In contrast I have met so many people who waste a lot of their time talking about their problems. It becomes very clear to me that they are avoiding looking for a solution. They either like the drama of their situation, or are too lazy to make the effort of using their brains."
"Thinking takes energy, and it shouldn't be wasted dwelling on the wrong things."
"For every problem there is a solution, and capable people will look for that solution. Make sure you are one of the capable people."
"Don't give up. Be patient. You might have to wait 20 years for a deal to pay off. Great things don't come easy. Be prepared to wait."
"When it's time to get moving on something, the best thing to do is get moving. I've seen people wait so long for their big golden opportunity that by the time it came around to doing something, it was too late."
"Get the most from everything."
"If you really want to succeed, you'll have to go for it everyday like I do."
"The big time isn't for slackers. Keep up your mental stamina, and remain curious."
"Poor people equal unintelligent people, in my mind."
"I don't like drop-outs either."
"Get with and keep with the program, and I mean everyday."
"Get your vision, get focused, and then do the work... starting today."
"My challenge was to stay confident, and to believe I could win."
"Life's not for the timid. Life's about never giving up. So get into the ring."
"I will not give up. When I want something done, I want it done right."
"I focused on the spectacular outcomes I wanted."
"There are no guarantees on anything. People see my successes and think it's a breeze to get it all done. It's not. And I've spent plenty of time assessing, re-assessing, analyzing and scrutinizing. People just don't see me doing that."
"Another important thing to consider is experience. A lot of decisions are second nature to me, and not a terrific demand on my brain power to figure out. I can move quickly once I've done the ground work in my mind. However the plans have to be in place. Be sure you have a foundation of expertise and experience in whatever you do, and then you can act decisively and creatively."
"Know what you're getting into. You have to do your due diligence, especially if it's a new field to you."
"Recognize opportunity. It always hides behind problems and ugliness and failure... especially the failures of others."
"And don't forget your gut instinct. It's there for a reason."
(*** FROM BOOK'S APPENDIX***)
Fred Trump's 4-Step Formula for Getting Things Done
-------------------------------------------
1. Get in.
2. Get it done.
3. Get it done right.
4. Get out.
"Let's break this formula down :"
1. GET IN
"Three lists should be in your mind at all times:
--- Daily goals
--- Yearly goals
--- Lifetime goals
Look at these goals daily. It will help with your focus tremendously. Stress is directly related to loss of focus. If you learn to control your power of focus, you'll be on your way to conquering stress in your life."
2. GET IT DONE
"Expect problems. They're there to bring you closer to getting it done. It's amazing how much this attitude will help you in your life. Your attitude will be 'That's to be expected' ... not 'Poor me, look what's happened.' "
3. GET IT DONE RIGHT
"Mediocre and I do not get along. I can deliver the goods. Rock solid is rock solid. Work toward that reputation for yourself."
4. GET OUT
"This approach will clear your plate for all the new and exciting projects waiting to be done by you. When a job is finished, move on. My job is to find new projects for everyone to work on. This is another example of disciplined focus."
"The turn-around always starts with creative, positive thinking. Positive thinking is creative thinking. Something that's a mess can turn out brilliantly if you are positive and creative in your approach."
Donald Trump's Top 10 List for Success
--------------------------------------
1. Never give up.
Do not settle for remaining in your comfort zone. Remaining complacent is a good way to get nowhere.
2. Be passionate.
If your heart is in what you're doing, it will never seem like work.
3. Be focused.
Ask yourself: What should I be thinking of right now? Shut out interferences. In this age of multi-tasking, this is a valuable skill to acquire.
4. Keep up your momentum.
Listen, apply, and move forward. Do not procrastinate.
5. See yourself as victorious.
That will focus you in the right direction.
6. Be tenacious.
Being stubborn can work wonders.
7. Be lucky.
That old saying : "The harder I work, the luckier I get" ... absolutely right on.
8. Believe in yourself.
If you don't, no one else will either.
Think of yourself as a one-man army.
9. Ask yourself: "What am I pretending not to see?"
There might be some great opportunities around us even when things aren't looking so great.
10. Look at the solution, not the problem.
Never give up.
Never, never, never give up.
Donald Trump's Rules for Negotiating
------------------------------------
1. Know what you're doing
It takes a lot of smarts to play dumb. This is a good way to see how much you're negotiating partners don't know. It's also a good way to see if they are bull-dozing you, Keep them off-balance. What they don't know won't hurt you, and that may help you down the line.
2. Knowledge is power
Keep as much of it to yourself as possible. Trust your instincts. There are a lot of situations that won't be black & white, so go with your gut. Combine this with your homework, and you'll be ahead of the game. Don't be confined by expectations. There are no exact rules. Remain open and flexible to new ideas. This attitude has provided me with opportunities that I would not have thought about before.
3. Know when to say no.
I've waited for some deals for decades, and it was worth the wait... but make sure what you're waiting for is worth it to begin with.
4. To speed up negotiations, be indifferent. That way you'll find out if the other side is eager to proceed.
5. Remember that in the best negotiations, everyone wins. This is the ideal situation to strive for. You will also be laying the groundwork for future business deals with people who know what integrity is.
6. Negotiation is an art. All the arts require discipline, technique, and a dose of imagination to take them beyond the realm of the ordinary. Don't be an ordinary negotiator when you can be extraordinary. Devote time to this art, and it can bring you enormous rewards.
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June 16, 2014
It was inspiring for me. I reccomend it to everybody that needs motivation to do something, not only business.
February 11, 2013
Excellent book for gaining an understanding of how Trump's mind works, how he solves problems of large magnitudes and some simple tips to succeed in a similar manner.
September 26, 2018
Talk all the shit you want but who else is the patriotic billionaire leader of the world’s greatest country (no offense foreign friends!) who has a beautiful wife and is building a space army? That’s what I thought!
Who wouldn’t read a book about success by someone like that?
Anyways, this is a great inspiring book with lots of great quotes, some interesting stories, a bit of humor and awesome tips that I hope help me succeed in life.
My only problem is that the audio edition has some awkward long pauses.
But anyways, if you’re a supporter of Trump who wants to be inspired or even someone who doesn’t agree with his politics but still keeps an open mind and is looking for a nice inspirational book I highly recommend this.
MAGA🇺🇸
4/5
Who wouldn’t read a book about success by someone like that?
Anyways, this is a great inspiring book with lots of great quotes, some interesting stories, a bit of humor and awesome tips that I hope help me succeed in life.
My only problem is that the audio edition has some awkward long pauses.
But anyways, if you’re a supporter of Trump who wants to be inspired or even someone who doesn’t agree with his politics but still keeps an open mind and is looking for a nice inspirational book I highly recommend this.
MAGA🇺🇸
4/5
June 30, 2008
I enjoyed this book. I got it for a few reasons. One of them is NOT because I am a realtor. My brother and some of his friends went to a motivational seminar that he and a few other famous and very successful men had put together. They all came out of there inspired and sharing fantastic new things they had learned. I used to be the Head of a Speakers bureau and new how inpiring these men could be. So when I went to the library and saw this book I had to get it. I am going through a rough phase in my life health wise, with my husband, etc. I was actually hoping he would help me put it all in order. It had nothing to do with business itself.
I came out not learning much more than I already knew, but rather reminded of what I already knew and what I needed to apply in my life. He was indeed inspring and motivational. Each chapter is short and to the point. It has something to teach you. At the bottom of each chapter Trump has a "Coach" section in which he coaches you on what you should get out of the chapter. It's a great addition to the end of each chapter and part of what I took away with me from the book. Each chapter is taught using his experiences and him telling you the story of his successful endeavors in real estate.
I never was much of a Trump fan (as a person. As a professional how could I not be a fan?) He always seemed well...cheesy to me. His hair, his voice, his horrible NY style of talking (sorry to any New Yorkers). He came across so cocky and ridiculous. I thought he was one of those men that would walk all over someone to get what he wanted. It turns out the book taught me a lot about him. It gave me a different perspective on the kind of many he is. He is very intelligent, concerned with people and even an environmentalist to a degree.
This book is great for business people, realtors, brokers, and anyone who wants to improve themselves in general. I highly recommend it.
4 Stars
I came out not learning much more than I already knew, but rather reminded of what I already knew and what I needed to apply in my life. He was indeed inspring and motivational. Each chapter is short and to the point. It has something to teach you. At the bottom of each chapter Trump has a "Coach" section in which he coaches you on what you should get out of the chapter. It's a great addition to the end of each chapter and part of what I took away with me from the book. Each chapter is taught using his experiences and him telling you the story of his successful endeavors in real estate.
I never was much of a Trump fan (as a person. As a professional how could I not be a fan?) He always seemed well...cheesy to me. His hair, his voice, his horrible NY style of talking (sorry to any New Yorkers). He came across so cocky and ridiculous. I thought he was one of those men that would walk all over someone to get what he wanted. It turns out the book taught me a lot about him. It gave me a different perspective on the kind of many he is. He is very intelligent, concerned with people and even an environmentalist to a degree.
This book is great for business people, realtors, brokers, and anyone who wants to improve themselves in general. I highly recommend it.
4 Stars
January 14, 2018
Basically, Donald Trump is awesome. He repeats a couple stories from another book I read, but mainly the advice is fresh, new, inspiring and invigorating. Props to him for the great encouragement.
EDIT: Unfortunately, he is President and hasn't helped the people. My opinion has changed. He is self-serving and has an inflated ego. Is that redundant or repeated for emphasis? You decide. It doesn't matter. I never received a small $1 million loan from my father to start a business, so I'm not ahead. I'm not part of the 1%, so the tax breaks for jet owners won't help me.
EDIT: Unfortunately, he is President and hasn't helped the people. My opinion has changed. He is self-serving and has an inflated ego. Is that redundant or repeated for emphasis? You decide. It doesn't matter. I never received a small $1 million loan from my father to start a business, so I'm not ahead. I'm not part of the 1%, so the tax breaks for jet owners won't help me.
March 7, 2009
This is one of my favorite books by Trump, because it shows the dramatic difference that one man with persistence and vision can make in transforming the lives of so many people.
It's personally motivating because it reveals huge obstacles that can be overcome with hard work, discipline and personal leadership.
A good read by Trump and should be added to everyone's "to read" list.
It's personally motivating because it reveals huge obstacles that can be overcome with hard work, discipline and personal leadership.
A good read by Trump and should be added to everyone's "to read" list.
June 3, 2009
With the topic of Real Estate revolving around most of the book, I found this book as a “how to” be successful in Real Estate projects. Of course, I should have expected this based on who wrote the book. Disappointment, the only way I describe what I got out of the book.
December 17, 2011
This was inspiring, even if you're not into real estate. Trump makes alot of sense. And at least he's trying to help others become sucessful. Most rich people, especially billionaires, keep all the info all to themselves.
January 26, 2016
Solidifies Trump's Never Give Up attitude with short stories of the catastrophies he went through while making deals in real estate. It's ok to say no. It's ok to change directions. But it's not ok to quit. Ever.
February 22, 2020
I thought that this book was good
January 11, 2021
A memoir to narcissism and big egos. It was a fascinating experience to read a book published by Donald Trump. It helped me better understand his rationale and behavior as the President. A peek into his personality was valuable as a way to realize how he chose to approach his Presidency and why he ultimately failed. Despite this, there are still some nuggets of wisdom here, including developing personal grit, a positive mindset, and a willingness to try new things.
December 28, 2023
really enjoyed going through this book whilst trying to set up some difficult real estate deals myself. So was a great companion to help me keep motivated throughout the very difficult process. Granted nowhere near as big as mr trump level, but nevertheless great insightful books like this into lives of great self made businessmen like Donald are a invaluable insight to help you grow as a leader and pave your own path to success
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November 24, 2020
I listened to the audiobook version.
I thought this book was going to be one of those books filled with motivational gems with no actionable tools attached to it. I am happy that that was not the case.
Trump went through and gave examples from his life whilst at the end of each chapter dropping the ''nugget of wisdom''. I like that pedagogic way of learning and it makes me remember the lessons even more.
key takeaways: never give up, the harder the problem - the bigger the potential payout, when it gets tough - push through with your perserverance, keep working on a deal even if it looks stalled - contact people so you can still have some momentum, positive thinking is everything, always strive for excellence, never drop your standards, dream BIG, momentum is everything (alignment)
I thought this book was going to be one of those books filled with motivational gems with no actionable tools attached to it. I am happy that that was not the case.
Trump went through and gave examples from his life whilst at the end of each chapter dropping the ''nugget of wisdom''. I like that pedagogic way of learning and it makes me remember the lessons even more.
key takeaways: never give up, the harder the problem - the bigger the potential payout, when it gets tough - push through with your perserverance, keep working on a deal even if it looks stalled - contact people so you can still have some momentum, positive thinking is everything, always strive for excellence, never drop your standards, dream BIG, momentum is everything (alignment)
November 2, 2015
This falls in at a two star for me because between The Art of the Deal and Midas Touch there is a lot of repetition in this book. We get Trumps life story (so far) with the lessons he's learned along the way.
Midas Touch: Why Some Entrepreneurs Get Rich-And Why Most Don't takes the same idea but develops it much further while cutting out the redundant biographical parts.
Midas Touch: Why Some Entrepreneurs Get Rich-And Why Most Don't takes the same idea but develops it much further while cutting out the redundant biographical parts.
June 2, 2010
Great book by Trump. Not what I thought it would be. Great read for anyone who ever feels they are challenged in some area of their life and want to know how to effectively overcome based on Trump's valuable experiences.
March 20, 2013
Trump tells the dramatic story of the greatest challenges they faced, the most desperate moments he lived and the biggest mistakes we made, concluding that tenacity and creativity helped him to turn any defeat into a victory.
May 12, 2016
As a motivational book, it's good.
But 2/3 of the book are success stories from the Trump's real estate business.
If you like Trump's "kick ass" attitude motivation stuff, read it.
If you are not into real estate business, I would recommend a different book.
But 2/3 of the book are success stories from the Trump's real estate business.
If you like Trump's "kick ass" attitude motivation stuff, read it.
If you are not into real estate business, I would recommend a different book.
December 12, 2016
Muy buen libro te explica porque iba a llegar a ser presidente a pesar de tener todo en contra
June 20, 2018
Trumps sucks, his English sucks, his ideas suck, everything sucks!!!
September 17, 2020
I'm challenging myself to read the books written by our current and former POTUS and along with his and hopefully sometime in the not too distant future her immediate families. This is meant to be an inspirational read by talking about something that didn't come easy but Trump persisted and it became a success. The first comment that made me pause was when he was trying to build Trump Tower and the gentlemen that owned the land he needed said he would get back with him after the weekend and the guy got back with him. Trump said once in awhile you meeting someone honorable like that - is this an admittance that most of the people Trump deals with are not honorable? It really seemed like he didn't know what to do with this man. I did learn that he could have received a baseball scholarship for college, but he chose to go into real estate and business and chose Wharton instead. I was unaware that he even liked sports, and especially enough to receive a scholarship. I'm glad it wasn't his bone spurs but following his dream that made this decision. Seeing his actions as POTUS and reading this book make me realize that he probably did not write this book. He talks about doing your homework and listening to experts, and he does not do this. He surrounds himself with "yes men". However, listening to experts is something I highly recommend. He also stated, this is a world economy and we cannot be isolationists. Keep the focus global and you will be ahead of the game. However, I see his leadership cutting off and not working with the other global powers and becoming more isolationist. Even talking to Trump supports they are in agreement that we need to focus on US and not the world. I am glad I spent the time to read this book, but I find so much more contradiction in what the man says/writes and what he actually does.
January 16, 2020
Although there are controversial opinions about this special president, I managed to keep my head open when I started to "read" this book (to "listen" would be more exact). To me, this is truthly a good book. It has inspired and given me motivation I know I need at the moment. That's why I did not hesitated to rate 4★.
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Below is a translated quote in my mother tongue, just for me to recall afterwards.
"Đừng bao giờ bỏ cuộc. Đừng dừng lại và thu mình trong chăn ấm. Hãy tràn đầy nhiệt huyết. Luôn giữ vững tập trung. Hãy giữ vững đà chạy. Hãy gan lỳ, cứng đầu và kiên định. Hãy may mắn, bạn càng làm việc chăm chỉ, bạn càng may mắn. Tin vào bản thân mình. Hãy nhìn vào giải pháp thay vì vấn đề. Và đừng bao giờ bỏ cuộc. Đừng bao giờ, đừng bao giờ, và đừng bao giờ bỏ cuộc."
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Below is a translated quote in my mother tongue, just for me to recall afterwards.
"Đừng bao giờ bỏ cuộc. Đừng dừng lại và thu mình trong chăn ấm. Hãy tràn đầy nhiệt huyết. Luôn giữ vững tập trung. Hãy giữ vững đà chạy. Hãy gan lỳ, cứng đầu và kiên định. Hãy may mắn, bạn càng làm việc chăm chỉ, bạn càng may mắn. Tin vào bản thân mình. Hãy nhìn vào giải pháp thay vì vấn đề. Và đừng bao giờ bỏ cuộc. Đừng bao giờ, đừng bao giờ, và đừng bao giờ bỏ cuộc."
September 2, 2019
dù là ghét hay thích Trump thì cũng không thể phủ nhận đỉnh cao trong cách kiếm tiền của ông.
quyển này xoay quanh những câu chuyện khó khăn mà chính ông đã trải qua, chủ yếu là về bất động sản. sau đó là những lời khuyên thực tế được đúc kết, phân tích vì sao ý chí bền vững không bỏ cuộc lại góp phần quan trọng trên con đường đi đến thành công của Trump như thế, cùng với nhiều câu quotes rất chất nữa.
quyển này xoay quanh những câu chuyện khó khăn mà chính ông đã trải qua, chủ yếu là về bất động sản. sau đó là những lời khuyên thực tế được đúc kết, phân tích vì sao ý chí bền vững không bỏ cuộc lại góp phần quan trọng trên con đường đi đến thành công của Trump như thế, cùng với nhiều câu quotes rất chất nữa.
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April 25, 2018In “Trump Never Give Up - How I turned my biggest challenges into success”, there is one thing I really like. No matter what you think about Donald Trump, his advice “Be patient, it might take 20 years before it payed off” is the best from this book.
Not comparing, but this is also one of my favorite advice from @garyvee .
Not comparing, but this is also one of my favorite advice from @garyvee .
December 20, 2025
I tried my best to read this book from an unbiased position, in that regard I can say that it was interesting reading about all of his various business ventures. It was also fascinating reading a book written in 2007 knowing what he has become. I believe his becoming President is extremely predictable and this book highlights all of the pillars which his presidential campaigns have rested on: his narcissism, blatant disregard for others (maybe this is a good thing in becoming a successful businessman) and the ironic hypocrisy which has led him to believe he has the right to tell people how to be successful (as someone who was given ‘a small loan of a million dollars’ from his father) and subsequently allowed him to believe he can successfully dictate the runnings of a country. That being said, it did have some inspiring stories and motivational messages.
February 3, 2025
Say and think what you want, but the man is a billionaire. We could all learn a thing or two from him about success.
January 18, 2018
A pesar de que Donald Trump es un personaje polémica, también es cierto que sus resultados empresariales le avalan y también ha sufrido las dificultades (y mucho) del duro mundo de la empresa. En este libro te cuenta en primera persona esas vicisitudes. Cada capítulo está dedicado a un problema al que se ha enfrentado en la práctica. Es uno de los personajes incluidos en 'Aprendiendo de los mejores' (Editorial Alienta).
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