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Posted by Donald J. Trump on 4/7/2009 at 9:40 AM
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Blog Image My new book, Think Like a Champion: An Informal Education in Business and Life will be coming out soon--on April 14^th, to be exact. I’m excited about this book because as Robert Kiyosaki says, “it’s the perfect book at the perfect time.” I tend to agree, because one thing we all need now is some inspiration as well as motivation, and this book serves that purpose.

I start each topic covered with a quote, which has proven to be a popular approach. Some people who have skimmed the book mention that they love the quotes because they are diverse and cover the spectrum of time from the Greeks up to the present. Here are a few examples:

Don’t find fault, find a remedy. --Henry Ford

For what is the best choice, for each individual, is the highest it is possible for him to achieve. --Aristotle

Whatever games are played with us, we must play no games with ourselves. --Ralph Waldo Emerson

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. --Eleanor Roosevelt

The best vision is insight. --Malcolm Forbes

I am more concerned with my money being returned than the return on my money. --Mark Twain

It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer. --Albert Einstein

Einstein looked for solutions. That’s something we all have to do these days, and knowing we’re in good company can be helpful. One reason I enjoyed writing this book is because it made me focus on some rock solid principles. My father would send me inspirational quotes when I was in school, and they made me think. That’s the link that was intended--the think link--and it’s a bit like connecting the dots, which happens to be a chapter in the book, Building Connected Thoughts. There’s no point in having a lot of knowledge if you don’t know how to apply it in an effective way.

I have always been grateful to have a mentor like my father, and in many ways this book is a tribute to what he taught me. I am hoping that the thoughts I share with my readers will provide them with guidance and inspiration. I also hope you will take the time to read this book and think about what is being said. We need to be champions now, in every sense of the word.

Donald J. Trump is Chairman of Trump University.

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Posted by Business 2000 Foundation.com on 04/07/2009 12:03 PM

Two Worlds: One Story...The Think Link. Vegas Style!
Look forward in reading your new book!... A great inspiration!

Posted by member1956741 on 04/07/2009 7:02 PM

Wow. Some great quotes in there. The last one by Einstein reminded me of a favorite by him, which might even help define Trump U.

It was this- "Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them."

Thanks, TW

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Posted by Alf J. Lundgren on 04/08/2009 3:11 AM

Congratulations on your new book Mr.Trump!

I should really take some time to read more of your books.

Posted by Allan2000 on 04/08/2009 6:39 PM

"life is the only art that we are required to practice without preparation, and without being allowed the preliminary trials, the failures and botches, that are essential for the training of a mere beginner."

Posted by member1773460 on 04/10/2009 7:15 AM

Dear Mr. Trump

I just can't wait to see this book release.

Thanks very much for writing this book for all of us!

I'm sure this book will truly hit big success to the world if not big you wouldn't waste your time with it.

My respect to you.

Piseth Soun
Cambodia

Posted by dacesita on 04/11/2009 11:04 AM

These motivational books are very important. They help you to renew your dream and your big picture. Because at the end of the day what matters is endurance and you can endure only if your spirit is over the circumstances. Now, when everybody's sky is falling, mine is still in place and one of the reasons is because I listen to the right sources. Thank you, Mr. Trump, once again!!!

Posted by member1956097 on 04/13/2009 4:52 PM

The book must be coming out at different times because I have it in my read pile here on my desk and have had it ever since last Friday April 10, 2009. I agree with everyone, I too am looking forward to reading it and very excited it is the next book on my stack.

Posted by member1952843 on 04/23/2009 2:55 PM

I think I am a champion because I realize how little I know about money and doing business with people and I am trying to learn how. I invest in your resoureses and I have all ready learned a lot more then I knew from you. I believe you are the best teacher when it comes to understanding money and business and I respect you a lot. I also think there is a lot more to you then money. I don't know you personally but I see
behind your words and between the lines of what you say and I see a good person. I have insight in that way. It has served me well through the years. You are a winner and a champion and I think just by associating with you will help me be one. Thank you for all your help and for Trump University and all your great material to learn from. Deirdre Hays

Posted by Rachael Sutton #1253595 on 04/26/2009 12:45 PM

Greetings Mr. Trump,

I finished your new book this morning. It was enjoyable, easy to read, and re-inspiring. Thank you, I needed that.

Keys

Posted by Luis Pereira - DYN outsourcing Costa Rica on 05/01/2009 1:56 AM

im a business attorney with a lot of good ideas everyday !!! mixing business, writing in my blog every day, and having a good good reason to wake up every day!!!... then im really happy and excited reading the book, and i have more reasons to expend my time in my firm, www.dyncr.com, the ideas from the book are what i need to be on the right path!!!

Posted by u267776 on 06/04/2009 9:36 AM

I have read just about all your books on real estate. My husband andI own residential real estate and a few places at the beach. I have not read the new book but I am very interested in all your books.
You are a great inspiration with all the books you have written. Thanks Linda

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