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The following question was submitted to "Ask Donald Trump" by a Trump University member.

Question:
What was your mentality when you encounter difficult times? How did you manage negativity and come through successfully?

My Response:
I refused to give in or to give up. I knew I wasn’t finished, and in fact I came back to be more successful than I was before. I refused to become negative and saw the situation as a ‘blip’ and not a catastrophe. I focused on the solution, not the problems. Being positive can give you tremendous resiliency. I regained my focus and was very tenacious. The best mentality to have is to never give up--ever!

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[-] Posted by Rachael Sutton #1253595 on 10/06/2009 11:24 PM
Thank you. Perseverance, tenacity, determination, will, drive, stubbornness, persistence, bullheadedness, and when you waiver, friends, family, mentors, hope, encouragement, inspiration, motivation - and for some, competition. I just keep reminding myself it will get better, and I look for small pleasures like sunshine, and people smiling. In the scope of eternity, this life is only a short while, and the trials and troubles we face just a moment. Your words have impact.
[-] Posted by member1815053 on 10/07/2009 9:45 AM
Thank you for your pushing! It is very important to all of us..."...never give up--ever! " These words are including magic power.

It must be so that - Tomorrows possibilities and duties are more ruling than the circumstances that are born in the past -. Everything really important is happening from the future to the present time. We must see our facilities to do and create something new than what we were or we have in the past.
[-] Posted by member1829398 on 10/07/2009 1:58 PM
I respect very much Donald Trump, for me you are a role model, I wanted to know how I think of that quiet but solutions often have no problems there take it as a defeat or just try to accept that the most natural solution have problems.
Greetings from Uruguay forgiveness for my English.
Freddy Meirelles
[-] Posted by Alf J. Lundgren on 10/07/2009 3:33 PM
You just have to have perspective on things. There are worse things than a "financial crisis". There is a whole world out there with many wonderful, and horrible things. Don't let a western world "financial crisis" get you down, or anything else out there for that matter.

Recently read an article in a danish magazine that said that the number of suicide-attempts have increased rapidly during this "financial crisis". Just heartbreaking because it's like a trap. A mind-trap that seems to fool people to quit life because they don't have a job and nothing seems to go well. If you're that bogged down get out of our western world society and go off to some island and join a tribe or something, there are many beautiful things out there, anything beats death.

That's sort off what I mean with perspective, people seem to see only our part of the world, as if this was it and nothing else to it. So if you're bogged down, be strong enough to see the light, for your own and everybodys sake.
[-] Posted by Brendan Ryan on 10/07/2009 4:31 PM
Focusing on the solutions, not the problem, is the best way to keep your head above water, when the going gets rough. This way, you won't lose focus, and can begin to determine what is going to help you in the immediate future, before it becomes too late, and you can't bail yourself out of difficult times.
Brendan Ryan

The Brendan Ryan Company
Houston, Texas
[-] Posted by member1991763 on 10/07/2009 4:41 PM
Ok Mr Trump. Thanks a lot.
[-] Posted by member11024236 on 10/07/2009 8:35 PM
To never give up-ever! It is amazing how powerful a <a href="http://www.bestwisewords.com/quotes/142/word/">word<..., a phrase can be. Positive thinking is the key to success!

Regards,
Shari
[-] Posted by member1989276 on 10/08/2009 12:03 AM
We have to bear in mind that amidst of difficult times giving up is not an option. Always try to look for the best alternative for the difficulty that you have. Consider that as a challenge for you to grow maturely and have the courage to face it no matter what it takes. During this time, it will test you patience and determination to go through all the hardships. Sometimes we need to take break , have fun and relax. Have you watch the movie Zombieland. The movie looks really funny. So far there's also a big buzz about the "secret" cameo – but at this point it doesn't take a lot of searching to figure out who it is.

For more info visit: http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2009/10/01/zombieland-cameo-m...
[-] Posted by member11024302 on 10/08/2009 12:21 AM
Times have been tough for all of us, it may get better for most of us but nonetheless tough and difficult times are here to stay. Life will always have good times and difficult times in varying proportions. We have the ability to enjoy good times, it is the difficult times that overwhelm us. If you've ever needed financial assistance and just cannot get to a bank or use credit cards, and also don't have the time to the nearest payday loan store, you could look into online payday loans. You didn't think payday lenders were going online, did you? Well, they certainly are – online payday loans are actually really easy to apply for. Most online lenders perform no credit checks, and require no faxing at all, and have direct deposit capabilities, so you can get the funds from your online payday loans or online short term loans, whatever you want to call them, within a few hours of receiving your application, if you are so approved. To read more: http://personalmoneystore.com/Payday-Loans/
[-] Posted by Cheryle on 10/08/2009 11:41 AM
As an artist, I paint words like uncertainty, struggle, confusion, and imbalance. Through the process of creating a finished work of fine art, I discover inner strengths that I am unaware of while in an agitated state of mind. The medium I use, such as oil paint on canvas, allows me time to work through the negative emotions and blend knowledge with learned skills to achieve a painting that is in perspective and harmony. My favorite "teacher" is Leonardo Da Vinci, who wrote extensively about proportion, colour, observation, experiments, and propositions. However, knowing what to do, and actually doing it is what success is all about.
By overcoming fear we take action. Action leads to discovery. Discovery leads to solving problems.
Balance and feeling satisfied with your accomplishments leads to a happier existence and better health.
[-] Posted by member11024236 on 10/08/2009 1:00 PM
To never give up-ever! It is amazing how powerful a word or a phrase can be. Positive thinking is the key to success!

Regards,
Shari


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[-] Posted by user28112 on 10/08/2009 1:00 PM
Trump: May you and your triumphant family stay well.

I say "Ditto."

Sincerely, your friend and "Revolutionary Entrepreneur"

Nimrod (means: "Valiant, Strong")

Nimrod Erech M. Christ Nimrod, Ph.D.
[-] Posted by member1829398 on 10/08/2009 1:15 PM
If they are right, the truth is that trying to be positive and focus on all possible solutions, there is one friend who always tells me if you want something with the mind so attracted to you.
Greetings.
Freddy Meirelles
[-] Posted by member1982261 on 10/09/2009 11:07 AM
There are times when giving up seems like the only option left, however if you don't you will be a winner ultimately even if you lose this particular battle.


John,
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[-] Posted by member11025129 on 10/11/2009 4:37 PM
THANKYOU FOR ALWAYS BEING A LIGHT THAT SHINES JUST THE WAY GOD INTENDED YOU TO YOU HAVE A GREAT GIFT.........I HAVE USED YOU IN MY LIFE AS A MENTOR JUST STARTING TO APPLY THE INFORMATION SO LOOK FOR GINGERLEA'S I WILL WHEN SET UP WRITE A THANKYOU TO YOU.....HAVE A BLESSED AND HEALTHY........DAY ALWAYS .....GINGER LEA WARE................
[-] Posted by member11026122 on 10/14/2009 2:25 AM
Mr. Trump-

I will Never Give Up. I know and others have told me that I am going to be successful. I am not not financially Free, but I am Rich, I have God, a wonderful husband, and 4 beautiful children. I work very hard on my businesses, some failed, some working but still not where I want them.

What do you do when you are the next Donalddin Trump, and there is no funding to take your dream to the next level. www.CheeZecake.net I KNOW one shot will put me over the top.

Thanks,

Ava
[-] Posted by member11022708 on 10/14/2009 9:51 AM
I have read your book "Never Give Up" and I believe one thing this book trying to say, which has been one of mine tactics:

"Don't have a goal in your life, instead create a vision of what you would like to archive" ...

Have a "vision" and then create goals once you are going with the flow.
[-] Posted by member11029943 on 10/25/2009 4:43 PM
Mr Trump, thank you so much for this response. There are certain qualities that a person can not do without to be successful in any field of endeavor like tenacity - not giving up, or simply put 'hang in there power'. if you give up then can you never have the opportunity to try and turn things around. thank you
[-] Posted by member11031148 on 10/28/2009 6:22 PM
Faith is the assurance of things Hoped for the conviction of things not seen and Hope disappoints not! Thoughts like the spoken word are not of word only, but of Power! This was written many years ago by the Apostle Paul and is Truth. Once I committed my life to the Lord, I was led to become a bronze Sculptor and Vision along with Commitment keeps me on track…Of all the statements of truth, these are of necessity that a person cannot be without in order to become successful such as Faith, Hope, Commitment, Tenacity and ‘Not giving up, Ever’ (perserverance with determination), and this is our only Hope for success. http://www.donbeckbronzes.com
Thank you Mr. Trump for giving us all words of encouragement backed by action to spur us on!
Don Beck Bronzes - Oregon
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