Think Like A Champion by Donald Trump

Think Like A Champion
“An Informal Education In Business and Life”
By Donald J. Trump with Meredith MciverNew York, NY: Vanguard Press. 2009. 198pp. Donald Trump, Author and Chairman and CEO of the Trump Organization published his thirteenth book, Think Like A Champion in 2009. The book keeps form with Mr. Trumps value for brevity in that it is concise, only 198 pages, but offers his valuable insight on an informal education on business and life from a seasoned entrepreneur.

Trump places a quote atop each chapter by such individuals as Albert Einstein, Aristotle, Henry Ford, Napoleon, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Abraham Lincoln, Socrates, Henry David Thoreau, etc. Some of the author’s suggestions that I found valuable include:

“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success. - Henry Ford” (11).
“…a good way to handle difficult and even tragic times – to find blessing in the midst of adversity” (14).
“Never think of learning as being a burden or studying as being boring. It may require some discipline, but it can be an adventure” (17).
“The more you learn, the more you realize what you don’t know” (35).
“As Jack Dempsey said, “A champion is someone who gets up when he can’t” (39).
“I view my work as an art form” (43).
“Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world” – Ralph Waldo Emerson (51).
“Business is no place for stream of consciousness babbling, no matter how colorful you might think you are being. Whatever you’re doing, keep it short, fast, and direct. (61)
“People appreciate brevity in today’s world” (63).
“Don’t find fault, find a remedy” – Henry Ford” (65).
“We are all businessmen and women, whether you see it that way yet or not. If you like art and can’t make money at it, you eventually realize that everything is a business, even your art…I see my business as an art and so I work at it passionately.” (86).
“Men are born to succeed, not fail. – Henry David Thoreau” (101).
“You can better your best at any time” (121).
“The important thing is not to stop questioning, curiosity has it’s own reason for existing. – Albert Einstein” (131).
“Be sincere, be brief, be seated. – Franklin D. Roosevelt. Know your audience.” (157).
“Build your reputation” (169).
“Diligence is the mother of good luck – Benjamin Franklin” (173).

The author guides the reader through a series of short and concise educational lessons that he has picked up along his business and life journey. Trump is a businessman but also an educator in this work, this book is a good resource for those wanting to advance themselves in business and life. To learn more about Donald Trump’s book go to http://www.trumpthinklikeachampion.com or his organization go to www.trump.com.

Paul Christopher [452]