Find the Greatness within Yourself

Complacency is not an enemy it is an utter failure.

Donald,
I love you.
Jerilynn

Brilliant post. Just what I needed, too - a virtual btchslap from The Donald to get me off my butt and start doing some real work.

The Angry Medic
http://www.angrymedic.com/

Sir,
to be at easy Greatness between ourself and teach people forward
is not a leap is a Global Cluster in Greenshoes. Impressive.
Thank you for the class share after being there, and time.
Daniela

Happy Birthday! by the way. I think yours is about three weeks after mine - I'm 21 years behind you so I must be the one bringing the good luck to your site. I appreciate your comment. It's starting to come. It's unfolding. I have a ball of energy and not enough laid down and not enough room to run. A lot of time taken up maneuvering around o.p.p. (other people's problems) --done with that--they'll eat everything you have, pop the bag, and snarl gnawing on you endlessly without mercy if you let them. Ready and willing and going all the way. Off the log finally starting to swim. I've been working free-lance but now I'm making all formal. I got my first client a week ago since I've become formal. It is a very big deal and a very big task. I only hope the client is truly committed to what she wants because I drive a hardship and I hate to waste my time with someone not set in getting things nailed down. I'm easy to work with and get along with but I'm severe about the ducks. Next month, I'll have to start peeling her off her log so we can start toward her goal. God is good in allowing me this privilege to go beyond my previous years of work. This is really hot. I should do some work now.

Oh Mr Trump... You are so right!

Ever since I started giving comments in this blog, I enjoy coming back to hear what you have to say... The others are also giving me real good stuff to ponder about to...

I don't know about others... But I realise myself that doing a business is a way of finding the greatness within ourselves... As we indulge ourselves more and more, we will start to see a picture of ourselves... Whether we are lazy or stupid on the negative side... Or we are great leaders, making great things happening on the positive side... We will start to see our weaknesses revealed before ourselves and to the people around us... We will start to look into improving them... We will also start to see where our strength is... And make really good use of it to the max while we can...

Whatever it is, it's the will in us to make it happen... It's not really about our knowledge or strength because they will be learnt in the process... The willingness in us will make the difference... And also making us uncomfortable too... (out of comfort zone...) But the results are great! Results may not be in terms of business success... Results can be in terms of mistakes learnt along the way...

Charles
http://www.charleslau.com

Everyone have different greatness within themselves. I tell you, that my greatness in network and communication. I choose to be myself and perform through my effort. Sorry if I dont give a chance to some people to utilize me. There is motto : "Stand firm on your feet and be yourself!"
To all bloggers, my words only say "Good Luck to All of you!"

Thank you for all your support and encouragement. I have found that many people have come into my life who have given me hope. It's so true that the one single thing that holds us all back is our self confidence. Simple as that.

Good!
Wow !
Right to the point ! That little story is Good! It's Deep ! Powerful Lesson !
Decision ...Action... Thank You Sir . Post some more !

Don,

You make good points.

however, when do you sit vs. when to jump

maybe the frogs decided to jump later, or they where waiting for the right time to jump, the decision was made but timing is very important? If someone was given the opportunity to make money in the short term vs. invest that time in a personal venture towards success what is the best decision? Without losing complete site of a personal venture, do you take the money while you can get it and maybe invest it in the personal ventures, or do I invest my time, with no immediate compensation into the personal venture that has potential to make me (hopefully) more money that anyone would ever pay me? I'm always pro making more money, but I don't want to miss the window of opportunity with my personal venture either...

So deciding is important, but the timing in making the jump is critical too... and when its make money today, or spend the same time trying to make money tomorrow? do you bank on a dream? or take the paycheck??

Personally I'm in this situation, and Im taking the money now while I can... but putting a limit on it, and trying to see if I can't sub-contract so I can make some money and still have time to invest...

DON - I'm Going to make it!!!

Success Or Die!

Great advice as usual from the Donald, the emir of self motivators and the shaman of shameless sefl-promotion and a constant inspiration to me.

I'm Bill Benway and a year ago I started a website called SexGunsAndMotorcycles.com dedicated to the preservation of gonzo journalism and outlaw literature a la William Burroughs, Charles Bukowski and Ernest Hemingway.

It's been a year of hard work, done mostly after midngiht by the light of a computer screen and the taste of cheap whiskey on the rocks. But no one was going to do it for me, but as if on a mission from HST himself I've kept at it and a year later, thanks in part to the Trump philosophy of loving what you do and never giving up, the site is going strong and will be keeping the gonzo fires burning for a long time to come.

So to any who doubt the wisdom of the Donald's advice, I say it's themselves they doubt and their ability to commit to digging in and doing what it takes to get ahead. To quote the Rocky Horror Picture Show:

Don't Dream It, Be It,

Bill Benway, Publisher
www.sexgunsandmotorcycles.com

On occaision, some comment comes at you, totally out of the blue, and while the source of that comment is unaware of your situation, circumstance, or even who you are, the timing and the words apply so accurately. Last night, and this morning, I have been just like one of those four frogs on the log, that Mr. Trump has humorously referred to. The decision was made on my part to take on a new project, but I still have not taken the plunge for it's a dramatic jump out of my comfort zone. I guess today, I leave the comfort zone of "my log" and get my feet wet.

James C. Tanner
www.silent-wonder.com

James C. Tanner is a retired entrepreneur, a former Special Investigator, and a published writer.

Mr. Trump,

You invited me to a foreclosure event - which I plan to go to.

Here is my thing about foreclosures, and I will let you know up-front, I do not have detailed knowledge about them. What bothers me about making money through them is this -

I do believe in negotiations and money making everything needs to be a win-win, as you do. I like feeling good about the money I make.

My father bought us a nice home in the early 80's for $130,000 and at the time his income was $100,000. Now, many families in California and other states are earning $70,000 (give or take) as household incomes and yet they are being given mortgages that allow them to invest in $250,000 to (What?) $600,000? homes? Whether they chose variable or fixed, the one thing that keeps crossing my mind when I go to the bank and mortgage companies and see young people, in their early twenties, who are making these decisions of lending, who do not have an education in finance, or in anything - or who may be in the process of getting their degrees as the bank pays for it with the money that people pay in mortgages...

Anyway, what I am getting at is this, did the banks/mortgage companies, who are the most educated parties in these lending situations, who are fully aware of the harm that was to come to many - were they perhaps lacking in their due diligence and fiduciary responsibility at the time of signing to the many Americans who are now in trouble? And perhaps, should they now be held accountable for balancing the scales by adjusting the mortgage interest rates?

For example, I realize the compounded interest that I have on a $40,000 mortgage I have, if paid out over the 15 year loan, will be around $120,000 with principal. Would it not be more responsible on their part, and yet still profitable, for me to pay a flat, one-time, non-compounding interest - so that in those 15 years I actually only pay $50,000 back to the bank?

Have the banks/mortgages companies employees profited personally through their own incomes to such a high degree over the years that they slacked on fiduciary responsibilty and due diligence? Thus, should they now be held accountable for correcting this?

This is my thoughts since the damage has grown so widespread, and will continue to, if my observation(s) are correct.

Complacency is not failure specifically but rather stagnation and procrastination. Failure, you can learn from and put to good use whereas complacency doesn't allow you to see it as a mistake (even though it is). Failure is progress and complacency is lack thereof.

Great post. Once people move through their fears and are willing to take the step toward freedom - the world is theirs.


Karen
http://www.activateabundance.com

Great insight,
Too many people sit back and play the victim. Get out and do something I say, toughen up and push your self, don't let other people walk over you. I agree, to become successful you have to be competitive in nature, you also have to be stubborn and ignorant to some extent too! Being a recent graduate I have noticed this in my workplace, and am trying to associate myself with these people. Success breeds success! I have changed my thinking as you can read in my <a herf=http://graduate22.blogspot.com>blog</a>. Go with the flow, stand up and be heard, mix with the best and just have fun along the way. This has helped me through my transition into the demanding workplace.
Graduate22

Pursuit is the proof of desire!!!!

Perfectly said Dear Mr. Trump!!

I truely belive that the real power is always inside of us.
I would like to share some words:

"Power (knowledge of money if you want!) is not good nor bad... shows you how you really are!"

Thanks for sharing your thoughts to all of us and let us know, how much we would like to do in life!
Congratulations for Trump University Anniversary!!

Onofre Ortega
onofre@awg.com.mx

Mr. Trump it's from me Mina B. Happy Birthday by the way. Your words have inspired me to get up and start doing some real work but, where do I start? Sir, you are a mentor to me and to millions of people around the world. Thank You
Mina8910@hotmail.com
You always have been right about what you say and you are right you are very competitive.

Donald,

Very good advice! Exactly like what I tell my peers, who do not want to seek success but merely talk bout it.

I like the old saying of the frogs, been a while since I heard it.

Cheers
John Lee
www.greatby24.com

Mr. Trump Happy Birthday by the way. Your words are so right. You are indeed a very competitive and an accomplishing man. I should get up and start doing work around here. You are a mentor to me and to millions of people around the world. Thanks, Mr. Trump for inspiring me to learn about real Estate and try to become a better more confident person. Mina B.

mina8910@hotmail.com

Dear Mr. Trump,

Sometimes I can hardly process your thoughts because they are so powerful. To have achieved as much success as you have achieved, and to resist the temptation to sit back and watch the world go by- it's amazing!

No wonder you are drawn to Fresno. We have a never-ending source of real estate debacles and adventures awaiting you!

Hope to see you soon,
Gladys Deniz

That is great advise, we all too often get into our comfort zones and the days pass us by. I own a website which is gaining traction fast. I always challenging the team to do better and to always think big. Donald is the king of thinking big. Thanks Donald for your great advise and mentoring. Even in New Zealand.

I agree with you 101%!

There have times in the past that complacency almost ruined my life. I had to learn the hard way to be a better boss for myself.

Well, the idea to search yourself and being competitive is really great.

I'm searching for a place where I can leave my comfort zone after reading your Brilliant post.

Great work from a Great Man.

I always learn something from your website and it was certainly worth investing the $$.
I will pass on your riddle of the "Five Frogs" - I love it!
There is an old riddle that brings this to light: Five frogs were sitting on a log. Four decided to jump off. How many were left? Answer: Five. Why? Because there’s a difference between deciding and doing.

I found my sanity at Kinko's...imagine that! I feel like you wrote this one especially for me and my hermit(ic) self. The B.P. will commence right after this response to the silent communicator. A scooby snack for you to whet the insatiable visualization machine, Big D; two words- box seats!

~Chadh

Hi Donald:
I fully agree with you thoughts.
I recently posted a blog post in my blog about "Inner Quest" - http://www.rajeshshakya.com/inner-quest.htm.

It's a matter of how you want to lead your life? You need to understand, who you are first, what you are capable to do and what you can do in the best way? Choose the best of your capabilities and focus on that. Try to ignore others ( I know you can not completely ignore rest of the things.) If you can not lead your life, it’s sure that others will come into your way and they will lead your life. If you are not clear on something what you are doing, concentrate! Give some time! When you know what changes you are going to make, you will know how to make changes. I am sure, you will find many choices and you can make better decision. Greatness within yourself starts there...

Cheers,
Rajesh Shakya
http://www.rajeshshakya.com

I already am great! I don't need you or anyone else to tell me that.

member1505482
Trumpuniversity - your right push yourself to understand then be the greatness within yourself.

Mr. Trump
This is exactly the point which diffrenciate the real leaders.
With your advices and Dr. Gary Eldred's guidance & help I have achieved alot during the past year, and I am so motivated to move forward to be able to achieve my best & become among the best in the next years.
Warm Regards,
Mohsen Mofid
Mohsenmofid@yahoo.com
Real Estate Financial Analyst
00971507451687
Dubai-UAE

Bill thats why you are what you are..... so true

If only my current friends would even read this it would help

I have to make big changes, i know nothing stays the same and it changes without us wanting. But my changes are the changes i need to make not the ones i want to thay would be to comfortable.
I`m out the comfort zone its scary...very... but I`m doing it.

You should take this to the Schools of the world let the kids get it in their heads before leaving.
Thanks for the boost

one of the best posts! perfect motivation!
thank you!
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Dear Mr. Trump,

I recently attended the Wealth Seminar In Chicago where your daughter
represented Trump University & your Corporation. We were very impressed with all the speakers. It was an honor to be able to attend.
Complacency recently showed itself in my ex-job in the South Suburbs.
It interferes with finding the truth & in doing the right thing. My name was
forged along with some other drs on malpractice applications & other
credentialing applications. Only myself & another dr actually pursued this, and I am still pursuing this with the largest malpractice carrier in IL
under the supervision of an attorney. I am seeking to clear the slate &
report the finding to the proper authority at the malpractice company.
It has been time-consuming,also holding my career back temporarily. My point is that
there are employers out there willing to take advantage of young,naive
employees and do illegal things for reasons unbeknownst to me. I needed to share my story because complacency seems to be an all-too-common
theme in America these days. People live in fear of everything. Afraid to
speak up for what is right. It seems too many Americans sit back, even
with the awesome tragedies facing our nation today, which affects our
economy. Even doctors do not stick together. We do not have a union.
The AMA and the AOA are not unions. The healthcare system is broken
down. Speak the truth, and the truth will set you free. Complacency is
equivalent to being shackled or placed in a jail. It prevents the freedom
to succeed by going along with the crowd. My interest,as well as my
family member's, is in real estate,entrepreneurship & building wealth.
My younger brother aspires to become like you & "Rich Dad, Poor Dad"'s
author. He's having a hard time renting out his 3 apts at this time in
the south loop of Chicago. I thank you for sharing your knowledge &
speaking frankly about many issues via the internet & CNN as well.
Respectfully, a young female dr,Board Certified, & her Croatian Family

WELL IT'S BEEN MINUTE OR TWO SINCE I'VE DONE SOME FOCUS MIND THOOUGHT'S. HOW'S IS THE WORLD TAT TRUMPOLOGY CREATED? THINKING OF STOP SIGN'S OVERWHELMING DEFINING BILL'S OF MISERY LEAVE'S ME IN THE HOLDING PATTERN OVER THE GREATESS OF TIME MANAGEMENT . WITHIN MY MIND EYE I SEE SUCCESS. THESE THOUGHT'S DEEP INSIDE THE WELL OF CHANGING THAT WHICH IS BURIED AND NOT CLIMBING. THE SONG I HEARD THE OTHER DAY BY RAY CHARLES "UNCHAIN MY HEART" NOT ONLY SHOUT'S OF BROKEN PATH'S,YET READING THIS D.J. REALLY GATHER'S MY INNOVASTED ASSERTIVENESS AND SIGHT'S OF THE "MAYBACH" OF MY DREAM'S. STAGNATION IS REALLY QUICKSAND; HIDDEN FROM SIGHT, BUT JUST OVER THE MOUNTAIN OF DETERMATION. D.J. GOOD WORD'S BOSS!!! I MEAN IT TO STOP, WAIT OR BECOME UNMOVING IS REAL. YET CONTEMPLATE, BRAINSTROM OR GET CAUGHT UP IN A BOTTOMLESS PIT REQUIRE'S HELP AND MOTIVATIONAL CONSCIOUS REVELATION AND ASSERTIVE MAGNETISM. PEACE OUT!! THE BUSINESS PLAN IS INSIDE MY GRAY MATTER AND DIFFICULT TO PLACE ON DISK, PAPER OR ANY THING THAT MIGHT BE LOST BEYOND THE GREAT BARRIER. IF IS DEFINITLY THE BIGGEST WORD UTILIZED FOR ALL OR NOTHING. D.J.T. I STILL THINK THAT I WOULD SALE YOU ON MY BUSINESS PLAN AND GATHER THE NECESSARY EXPERIENCE OF ASSISTING THE BUILDING OF LAND'S. QUESTION; CAN YOU SEE THE ROOTS OF A TREE? NO? YET, WE ALL KNOW HAT THEY'RE JUST BELOW THE SURFACE. CREATING THE FOUNDATION OF OXYGEN AND PURIFING THE AIR WHICH WE COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT!!!FUNDEMENTAL FOUNDATION'S BASED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE REALITY MOMENTUM.. VENTURE SOME OF YOUR CAPITAL D.J. AND HELP ME DISCOVER ;ASK QUESTION'S AND THE REVANUE'S WILL TAP INTO THOSE WHO'S MIND AND BODY JUST NEED DEFINING MOMENT OF CHANCE.. THE SNOW LEOPARD GROUP

Thanks for the wonderful advice! I own numerous books that you've wrote throughout the years and this blog is just another reminder for me to step out of my comfort zone and stop being complacent. I've recently just started my own business and your wisdom encourages me to be my best at all times! Thank You!

Sincerely,
Maria R. Thompson
www.myspace.com/mariaresma
www.prepaidlegal.com/go/thompsonM47

Mr. Trump,

I always thought that posting on this blog would serve no purpose! I mean who actually reads these posts, not me! However, midway through "Find the Greatness within Yourself," I decided that I would print this post. That's such a simple and powerful message. Chances are I might take one of your courses in the near future. I wasn't impressed with a free one that I took. Eitherway, I do enjoy reading your input and I'm already doing things out of my comfort zone. As far as my post, I think I just did it for the hell of it. Whether you read this or not, thanks Mr. Trump.

To your success,

Oskar Latek

www.NYmobileADS.com
and
www.FISHwindowCLEANING.com

Your right! I need to quit posting on this blog and get back to work!!!!! Thanks Mr. Trump here's to many more happy years.

"The Donald" speaks profound truth folks. Complacency is definately an enemy.

It's a quiet, comfortable, enemy. Stay on the lookout for it - as Donald does.

It facilitates corruption and often accompanies arrogance. ...Criminal negligence is very often preceded by complacency.

Some say complacency may be partly to blame for "9 11" (early signs ignored leading up to the tragedy).

Only if/when you allow it to, complacency holds the door open for laziness, apathy and corruption to slip in.

Complacent thinkers assume people are being "negative" when they point out systemic flaws or weaknesses. In fact there is no more positive gesture than to assume personal risk for the betterment of society.

Stay sharp folks!! I'd say (one observers opinion only) that among Donald's most redeeming virtues are his sharp awarenesses of complacency, and of arrogance.

Despite obvious and huge successes Donald maintains strong work and teaching ethics.

Where lesser people may succumb to egotism and arrogance, he remains immodest, with a very strong ego, yet he
"manages" to stay relatively humble, very accurate and quite realistic.

Dear Mr. Trump, I attended a seminar in Redondo Beach, CA the seminar was fantastic, a great group of individuals. Trump University faculty has so many incredible people, I appreciate the website very much. Thank you, ohh i wanted to say Hau'oli la hanau (happy birthday)

I used to be driven, but now, I feel a calm assurance, and from this place, I can accomplish more with less damage. I am still hungry to learn and do and I'm highly motivated, but working at a different level - I guess part of this is just the knowing that I am needed most right here right now, but not forever, and being guided by my inner being. When you push hard against the world, it pushes equally hard back at you. Isn't that the theory of relativity?

As I help my husband in therapy, I observe many people in their training programs, and I see the best results coming from people who pace themselves and enjoy what they are doing. The people who are extremely driven seem to be suffering.

From the moment the Apprentice became reality, I imagine the celebrity pressure increased dramatically. I'm sure that continues to grow with each new enterprise. How are you coping with that?