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I'm a New Yorker, so I tell it like it is. Be up front and direct with people, and they will return the favor. But sometimes, in more sensitive social situations, you have to consider the source and let it slide.

In business and in life, I've heard people say things that are so outrageously incorrect that I don't feel it's worth my energy to say anything. Sometimes it's easy to just say, "You might want to check into that. I heard differently," and leave it at that.

If you can avoid an altercation, do so, since most of them aren't worth your time and energy. I have to set a lot of things straight every workday, and doing this during social hours is a total turnoff. I'd rather walk away and let other people waste their time. People will, hopefully, correct themselves eventually.

It's also best to avoid criticizing people. Compliments work better, and sometimes silence is the best form of criticism available. I've known people who have said bad things to and about me who cannot take criticism themselves. Most people are one-way streets, and it's better not to spend your time dodging head-on traffic. If you stay silent, people will eventually make fools of themselves without your help at all. It's revenge the easy way.

Donald J. Trump is Chairman of Trump University.

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[-] Posted by u229222 on 08/13/2007 12:24 PM
Mr. Trump,

I was a student of your executive George Ross, who also appeared with you on the Apprentice. I must say, he's a friendly guy to talk to. As you know, Mr. Ross teaches a class on real estate negotiations. He taught that negotiating something better for yourself, is really the business of life, a mindset... "don't be afraid to ask for more."

But he also pointed out why "being a nice guy," is also key ingredient in coming out a winner in business. The logic is a simple one... the more you make the other person like you, the more flexible he or she will become in giving in to your side's requests.

I've used the method, and I can say, as a matter of human nature, it does work.

D. L.
[-] Posted by DebbieDee on 08/13/2007 12:57 PM
What you said, actually, it is very true, Mr.Trump! We don't need to waiting people what we said. Just walk away! The employees are able to correct themselves very well. In fact, in my country, many directors are waiting the employees understand of their words. This is waste of time! And the worst thing, many directors try to teach employees such as teach a small kid. And when I reviewed them, then I found those directors only waiting behind the office table. They never come to employees's table who made mistake and try to speak about their mistake. It seems the directors are a king and waiting those slaves to report to them. And the fact, the employees in my country are asking the directors to treat them as equal partners; not as slaves anymore. I can say in this case, the directors cannot communicate with properly to the employees!
[-] Posted by Per_C on 08/13/2007 1:10 PM
Thanks Mr Trump for your advice. I agree with you, it takes so much energy and time to try to get it right. It is not worth it. However, a few situations in my worklife have gone too far and I have felt that I have to correct the person who have said something wrong or saying bad things about me behind my back. But to be silent is often the right thing to handle those obstacles.

Per Carell
[-] Posted by Daniela -Madrid on 08/13/2007 4:26 PM
Mr. Trump, I love New York too! whith your permission: Thyself.To receive and give back from the place horizonts we*re born in is an important Master class; it depend just about when and how we apply it. So the impressive silhouettes of DownTown have backed deep in souls but during the greatest inflationing period of *65-*82 back to NY so during that grace period the city received something back great fully, the restauration of the old Hyatt hotel.. location revive as shine again and sustain it by creating value the bypass of downturn many company s have experience it dramatically that time.A name as natural brand it follow our steps, social or work time.To judge something crystal clear it see us God above...critics are the very sensitive feedback to know better the subject or the situation and by acting to improve by know what as trust foundation our circle is based on when selected. As Mr. Churchill have said: to know the future is better to know the past as far as possible, is right in the Middle East!And we may use that wise advice without judge but apply it at the targeted customers of our brand Mr. Trump, you know, the CLTV marketing principle to ensure before we start the foundation of our new brand for customer*s loyalty development. TT Blue Diamond. Shortly: Customer lifetime value we offer as services and hopefully they come closer to stay longer no matter what the markets trow at us as part of a history which is time to change it, isn¨t? Foundation I love solid foundation as builder and inflation or other social aspected plagues affect us and the future of our son*s well, that*s why to operate as brand from the scratch!! Bible foundation, Jesus path He teach it with so much love! As globally we come closer of that word we stay longer stable markets, wealthy, healthy society! After natural disasters or war, where we build homes for people we do it twice fold: from within too, to be sure that the local stability will not affect our work and investments and the dreams the people give in our hands: homeownership as natural it must be. and if possible 2-nd or much more homes worldwide why not? It is a secret which require to pay attention is something prefer to know better(it works easy as team) and to spread it further as: nothing but the truth! no judge no critics, but worst: emotional! as why I love Jerusalem. About critics, in HolyBible is written: Proverbs 12:1 *that who love the discipline process love the knowledge but who hate the critic is loosing his rationalising quality. Facts:10 :34, 35 *God welcome each person from every nation which practice the rightneousness.. Muslims Hebrews Catholics Orthodoxs still die in Pakistan? Hindus.. too much bloody history but Jesus Christo profecy*s in the Old Testament fulfilled few hundreds when the probability of 8 to fulfill is 1/100.000 million people. The Secret is simple is free is liberating and it works.imagine the world with the Right Plan the right Recipe of warranted succes multiplyed globaly by know and apply the 10 Comandments are wrotten by God hand after Moses broken it at Mt.Sinai. Coloseni ch1:13-23; 25-28. chapter 3:1-18 or whole; ch 4:1-4; Genesis: ch22:18; Mica ch4:2-4, Isaia ch1:18: till20 Revelation 7:9or Facts3:25. If Paradise is just opt in instead war, to build from the scratch with the right foundation it succeed and waranted long term, Green Paradise is a Promise. Mr Trump the Plan to build that global highest Safe Tower from within, a Team is required to refine the details of that stone from angular head as foundation.Proverbs19:20; 20:18; 22:1; 22:4;22:17,18,19, 20.are written for the bottom of the heart long before we all live but as actual is today special for our globaly times, what do you think about, Mr Trump?Is to make peace harder than make war?as you said: proverbs: 18:19; 13:18; 15:30-33; 15:22; 16:3,6,7,11,12 is soo much to learn,development made as live Bible example.Thank you all the time and attention, Daniela
[-] Posted by Business 2000 Foundation.com on 08/13/2007 4:47 PM
A great insight! Stay focus and passionate about life. Sometimes, its best to walk away, but also silence sometimes leads to confusion. Stay loyal to your friends and partners.
[-] Posted by member1505482 on 08/13/2007 7:31 PM
member1505482
You peice could use an (EE) Excellent Effort for Correct, and there is truly nothing to Criticize about your work. Some where in life I heard an instructor's grade is judged by the grade of his/her estudenties, along with continued studies: Keys to Life Long Learning.
[-] Posted by member1600131 on 08/14/2007 10:47 AM
Mr. Trump,
Great advice. Being straight forward is good and also protect yourself from negative vibes is a big challenge. I liked your tips on taking revenge keeping yourself silent.

Rajesh Shakya
http://www.rajeshshakya.com
Helping technopreneurs to excel and lead their life!
[-] Posted by Charles Lau on 08/14/2007 3:33 PM
Yes Mr Trump... You are so right about it. While we might be upfront and tell people about it, sometimes it is best to leave them alone and go. Anyway, these kind of people don't listen! We will just do our part and get things done in the best times of our lives... We don't want to waste our time... It is so precious...

Charles
http://www.charleslau.com
[-] Posted by member1445505 on 08/14/2007 3:41 PM
Donald,

I don't baby-sit people.

I try not to get goaded/baited into a situation. If you goad/bait someone into a situation, the person who goads/baits loses. It's like reporters who try to dig up the dirt instead of the truth. As soon as they do, their life changes and starts a downward cycle until they turn, if they ever do.
Sometimes to physical death.
There are spiritual laws that go into effect.
Remember what people say "What goes around comes around?" Well I believe in that.
Then there's the biblical side, The Golden rule so to speak, "Do unto others etc."
Although I don't go to church and don't want to, I do believe.
If I can, I ignore negative, critical people. Nothing ever gets done. It's always someone elses fault. Someone else has to come up with the solution. It's their (someone elses) responsibility to do so. Etc. etc. etc. Bull!

Donald, is their something in the cards that says you have to baby-sit Hollywood?
Why?
I use to really like Hollywood. Celebrities etc. etc
What the hell happened?
It seems there are some extremely irresponsible, childish people.
Who NEED to TAKE CONTROL of their OWN lives.
They should not need baby sitting. Physically or spiritually.
Why do I say this?
Because it seems they pull on you and I don't like it.
As if THEY want certain things FROM you, THEIR way.
Again, no reverence, no respect.
Spiritual laws goes into effect and they wonder why their lives are screwed up.
Just had to throw my 2 cents.

Jerilynn
[-] Posted by Rachael Sutton #1253595 on 12/11/2008 9:57 PM
What? Social hours? After all that work you find time to relax? Mr. Trump, your words here are pure gold. I think the biggest reason to follow your advice is that it allows people not to lose face. Showing them how right you are and how wrong they are only makes them resent you. And if you are right, does your ego demand that you show the world? Not mine.

Just for the record, I do appreciate someone taking the time to correct me when I am inaccurate about things like the % of people who lose their jobs because of the lack of people skills 85% and I do appreciate feedback and constructive criticism. Oh, and compliments are OK too - as long as they are sincere.
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