Think Like a Champion

by Trump, Donald J.

• ISBN13: 9781593155308
• ISBN10: 1593155301
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-04-14
• Publisher: Perseus Books Group

Summary

Over the years, Donald Trump has written many bestselling books, and he has also written short pieces that summarize his singularly successful tenets on how to live the good life, both personally and professionally. These have been personally selected by Donald Trump for this book, giving his special perspective in what amounts to an "informal education" on how to succeed in business and life. The pieces are engaging, informative, and educational, presenting the clearest picture yet into the mind and heart of an extraordinary individual. Essay titles include: The More You Learn, The More You Realize What You Don't Know; Sometimes We Hesitate with Good Reason; There Are Times When You Should Move On; Keep the Big Picture in Mind; Give Your Higher Self a Chance; Discover and Live Your Purpose; Keep It Short, Fast, and Direct; Strive for Wholeness; Go Against the Tide; You Can Create Your Own Luck.

Author Biography

Donald J. Trump is the very definition of the American success story, continually setting standards of excellence while expanding his passionate interests in real estate, gaming, sports, and entertainment, which include runaway hits The Apprentice and The Celebrity Apprentice. He is one of the most recognizable and credible “brands” in the world. Trump is the Number One New York Times bestselling author of The Art of the Deal, Surviving at the Top, The Art of the Comeback, and How to Get Rich, as well as other books that have changed and enhanced the lives of millions of people. An ardent philanthropist for many years, Trump is involved with numerous civic and charitable organizations, and has always felt that giving back adds a sense of perspective and substance to anyone’s life.

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Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Introduction	p. xv
Barack Obama Election Ushers in a Different World	p. 1
Essays, Assets, and Stephen King	p. 3
Innovation	p. 7
The Importance of Being a Team Player	p. 11
An Early Thanksgiving	p. 13
Learning Is a New Beginning	p. 15
Learn to Think on Your Feet	p. 19
Strive for Wholeness	p. 23
Give Your Higher Self a Chance	p. 27
Wisdom	p. 31
The More You Learn, the More You Realize What You Don't Know	p. 35
Think Like a Champion	p. 39
I View My Work as an Art Form	p. 43
Building Connected Thoughts	p. 47
Confronting Your Fears	p. 51
Imagination: A Key to Financial Savvy	p. 55
Is Business Success a Natural Talent?	p. 57
Keep It Short, Fast, and Direct	p. 61
Have the Right Mindset for the Job	p. 65
Momentum Is Something You Have to Work at to Maintain	p. 69
Learn from Setbacks and Mistakes	p. 73
Tell People About Your Success	p. 77
Prescience	p. 81
The Shock Market	p. 83
Financial Literacy	p. 85
Destiny	p. 89
Each Success Is the Beginning of the Next One	p. 93
There Are Times When You Should Move On	p. 97
Keep the Big Picture in Mind	p. 101
Get the Best People You Can	p. 105
Winners See Problems as Just Another Way to Prove Themselves	p. 109
Scotland: You're Hired!	p. 113
Develop a Tempo When You're Working	p. 117
You Can Better Your Best at Any Time	p. 121
They Thought I Was Doing So Well	p. 123
It's Not Personal-It's Business	p. 127
Think Like a Genius	p. 131
Go Against the Tide	p. 135
Think Positively	p. 139
People Have Different Ways of Achieving Results	p. 143
Discover and Live Your Purpose	p. 147
Set the Standard	p. 151
Go with Your Gut	p. 155
Know Your Audience	p. 157
The Good, the Bad, and the Rogue Wave	p. 161
Building Your Reputation	p. 169
"The Harder I Work, the Luckier I Get"	p. 173
How to Get Rich	p. 177
Work with People You Like	p. 181
In Addition to Business: What the Successful Person Needs to Know	p. 185
Donald J. Trump's Recommended Reading	p. 189
Index	p. 191
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