Think Like a Champion An Informal Education In Business and Life

by Trump, Donald; McIver, Meredith; McIver, Meredith

• ISBN13: 9781593155711
• ISBN10: 1593155719
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780786747573
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-04-06
• Publisher: Vanguard Press
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Summary

Over the years, Donald Trump has written many bestselling books, but he has also written shorter essays that encompass his philosophy about how to live life to the fullest, both personally and professionally. In these pieces, which have been personally selected by Donald Trump for this book, he gives his special perspective in what amounts to an "informal education" about success in business and in life. His insights are engaging, educational, and informative and together they provide a very clear window into the mind and heart of this extraordinary and successful man. Topics include: *The Shock Market *Keep the Big Picture in Mind *Give Your Higher Self a Chance *Essays, Assets, and Stephen King *Discover and Live Your Purpose *Go Against the Tide *Imagination: A Key to Financial Savvy *The Good, the Bad, and the Rogue Wave *Financial Literacy *Think Like a Genius.

Author Biography

Donald J. Trump is the Chairman and President of the Trump Organization. He is the preeminent developer of quality real estate around the world, making the Trump brand synonymous with the gold standard. His commitment to excellence extends from his real estate holdings to the entertainment industry. As the star and co-producer of the NBC hit series The Apprentice, to his award-winning golf courses and skyscrapers, his business acumen is unparalleled. His Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue has become one of the most famous landmark buildings in New York City, and his Trump International Hotel & Tower in New York City has received the coveted Mobil Five-Star Award. He is the archetypal businessman--a deal maker without peer and an ardent philanthropist.

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
In Addition to Business: What the Successful Person Needs to Know	p. 185
You Can Be in Charge	p. 189
Synergy	p. 193
Recommended Reading	p. 195
Index	p. 197
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