In Chapter Three of The Art of the Deal, Donald Trump introduces us to his father Fred Trump. (more…)
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“I aim very high, and then I just keep pushing”
Not everyone is born a deal-maker, Trump warns us. Some people have the instincts, and some don’t. Even if someone has the instincts, they may never get off their couch to try something more ambitious. People are afraid to take chances and that holds them back.
I think we can agree that Trump has been in business for a very long time. He probably knows a thing or two about deals.
“Trump Tower” by Tripp, Flickr, CC-By-2.0 Chapter two of The Art of the Deal covers Trump’s approach to deal making.
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“I do it to do it.” Trump’s Art of the Deal
I started PersuasionReadingList.com after being continually impressed with Scott Adams’ ability to see the future. It’s fitting that I start my next pick on President Trump’s 100th day in office.
Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal
covers a week in Trump’s real estate development business, while also telling wide-ranging stories about his business dealing. First published in 1987, it’s fascinating to read about the development of New York real estate and Trump’s own style of negotiation.The man is incredibly lucky to come across some of the deals he has. That, or he knows how to play his cards, and he wrote the book on it. (more…)
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