To this day, I think of my father every single day. He was a tremendous presence in my life and the example he set for me remains intact. His integrity was beyond reproach, and the legacy he left behind was as important to him as it is to me. In that sense we are still very much together. Our goals may have been different--he didn’t see why I wanted to build glass skyscrapers, for example, when bricks worked for him as a developer--but the means were the same: hard work, focus, integrity, and a standard that would not be diminished by time or circumstances.
I mention my father’s influence in my latest book Think Like a Champion and how he helped me to become a leader. That’s a mindset and a discipline and he knew it. He made sure I was equipped with what I needed to succeed and to succeed with substance. He gave me a firm foundation from which to begin, and that foundation is the reason for my success today.
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Thinking like a champion and honoring a Holy commandment. Being raised on a farm sets the pace of setting aside ill differences. People have changed and the children drifted away from that honor regardless if they were a good or bad parents.
Growing up on the farm....we never asked for money. They provided with-in their means. A much different society today about child support and what they think is owed. They forgot about God and lost honor and respect in their lives as fathers, parents and family. They forgot about truth and some changed. We were very happy...and very thankful!
Happy Fathers day!... to our loved ones and families. Thinking like a champion...and setting aside all differences and to honor truth on that day. Respect as and for all fathers.
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You were truly blessed to have that kind of Father, but I believe he probably felt the same knowing his efforts were valued, and watching you grow through his example. When a son, daughter, student, or protege is wise enough to realize the need to learn and is open to being taught, it is rewarding - particularly if he asks the quantity and quality questions such as yours. The teacher lives on and is honored by the lessons learned and carried on. It is evident you have passed some of these lessons on to your children along with anyone who makes the investment to learn the wisdom you share. Thank you.
There is such a need in this world for strong ethical father figures. One question I try to ask each child I encounter in my work is "Who lives with you?" It is rare that I encounter a child who lives with both parents.
Happy Father's Day to your father (life never dies), and Happy Father's Day to you and your extraordinary, powerful and most beautiful model of a loving family.
Your friend,
Nimrod
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Here in Finland we have now the midsummer day and the festival of the lightest time in the year. It is the time to stop and think the deepest purpose and beauty of the life. We have been given only one life for living and you can learn something new in every day if you want.
It is very important to remember what we have to learn from our parents or from other people who have lived before us. We could learn how we must act or how we should not act. Choice is finally yours, but good education gives your the keys to check your point of view and renew your way of thinking and also gives you many happy moments when you realize that you have exceeded your own thinkable potential opportunities.
I am also very grateful to my parents and their value grows every day when you are getting older.
If one can give women flowers, my wish would be to give my father a mountain of faith, both will always be there to survive the test of time, where in as buildings have not yet been as dependable for such period of time.
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I so agree that our parents set the chain reaction in place that builds our character or lack of it. It's really according to how well, we follow those standards that are set in place for us. You are an extraordinary example of a child who grasped and excelled through parental guidance and strong work ethics.
My parents have also been great role models which defines my upbringing and my desire to emulate their standards. My father has been the foundation and rock, our family depends on. He's the kind of man that people will cross the street to say hello.
My dad is the best!! Happy Fathers Day to my dad, Bill McCray [love you!!] and all dads out there!!
Have a wonderful day with your family and Happy Father's Day, Mr. Trump!!
Sincerely,
Catherine Fields
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I posted earlier and it didn't come up. Just wanted to wish you,
a Happy Father's Day to our mentor and leader, Donald Trump!! :)
Happy dad day to my father, too!!
Catherine
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Today, I finished Trump the Art of the Deal - strong ending and good quotes.
"It's easy to be generous when you've got a lot, and anyone who does should be. But, what I admire most are people who put themselves directly on the line." - DJT
"To me, what matters is the doing, and giving time is far more valuable than just giving money." - DJT
Thank you for taking the time to write your thoughts and experiences, and thank you for recommending to me that I read them.
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I feel the same way about my father ,too!
Have a very Happy Father's Day !
And Hope you had a wonderful Happy Birthday on June 14 as well !!
Thanks for all the educational seminars and conferences and information you offer through Trump University ! Trump University is Great !
Speaking of Champions, do you know that Tennis Champion Steffi Graf was born on June 14 , too?
Best Wishes Always,
Peter
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Tessy Melton
From my straight opinion,Fathers Day is very very vital in my life,without my father or mother regardless of their character or class,they came together and created us,without which generations simply come to astand still,think about that ovum waiting for years to come to represent the generations to come,It is avery vital and naturally selected process so that you became achild when your mom conceived you from your fathers sperms.
The Unlucky lot of non existent and gone human beings were never fertilised but insted got washed away thru menses.Some we aborted and some died during birth.
Thanks to my Dad and Mum and more so to God for the wonderful life.Trump am proud of the way you value your father.
Kind Regds To All.
Jeff Putman
Dayton Ohio
I can see why "Be right" is so important to you.
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