A Good Reading And Reference ONLY For the serious minded Entrepreneur

This highly readable book I would recommend ONLY to the clear and serious minded entrepreneur. Trump is a master at getting the right jobs done pretty much at the righ time. His eleven steps elucidated in the text are a platform of wisdom that he has come by from his family, education and the choices he has grown used to making in his ambitious professional as well as in his private life. Mr. Trump offers no panaceas in this co-authored hand-book. I found that he tends to invite the reader to posture to their fullest as a person, planner and doer. Like all good books you may want to return to the text more than once. Every good reading experience opens new vistas and parts of your mind. You hopefully will feel motivated to evalute and re-invent yourself from time to time as Mr. Trump seems to like to do with himself. I now have read the book more than eleven times. I can see reading it as much as I need to return to its pages to either clarify or hone an idea. It does need a better index, actually a better prepared index for the readers that will come to this reading with actual results in mind. The book is written in a manner that will also invite a bit of 'reading between the lines' as well as reading behind the scenes. Mr. Trump has a formidable ego and an interesting stage presence. He blows his own horn, a lot. Which is also a lesson of merit. I read this as being a sharing of an example for some that may chose to champion their own projects in much the manner that Mr. Trump goes to battle for what he apparently believes. In my mentoring program for new business associates, IBOs, in my own growing Quixtar business as well as in building my Language/Literacy centers, there is much immediate and useful energy in this little book. I happily recommend and share this with all the clear minded and serious business people that I know. Good reading!!! All the best Dr. DuMaine, The Master-Teacher

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wow! wow! woweEeEe!!!!!

THIS BOOK IS GREAT!!! I RECEIVED OVER $200,000 COMMISION BY LISTENING TO THIS MANS TIPS AND VIEWS WITH MONEY! but i cant help thinking that he wears a birds nest on his head! HEY IM THE FIRST REVIEWER OF THIS BOOK! THINK LIKE A BILLIONAIRE!!!

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this one is the best one yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This book contains some great information on how to do just about any thing with money. It even covers on how to handle romance doanld trump is outstanding in think like a billionaire. dont miss out!!!!!! for lots of $$$

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Trump

Above astonishing

Very Interesting

Good read that is still relevant today.

Great Book!

After reading this book I felt very inspired and inclined to succeed. Another book that also has helped me out that was refered to me when I bought this book was "Life After Foreclosure" by Dean Wegner. Overall this book was great and I would recomend both!

Great Read

I actually read his most recent book first, then picked this on up. His style hasn't changed. I respect his moxie for leveraging others' money. A lesson I should have learned long ago!

Phenominal must read book for anyone looking for business or life advice

Donald Trump is an incredable businessman and human being. I know there are many people that do not care for him, PLEASE read this book it will change your mind.
The book is full of sound business advice. Even more it is inspirational, encouraging and offers something for every reader not just business people. You will not be sorry you bought this book, it has changed my approach to life. Mr Trump is a hard working person he does not sit back and dictate, he is out proactively involved in everyday business. He has truely earned the right to be as wealthy as he is and shares his keys to sucess freely with his readers.
I went and bought all of his books after reading this one!

Trump makes it look so easy

I just recently read this book and thought it was overall a C+ to a B. It lacked certain issues that could have been presented. Trump mostly chats about his successes and his attractive wife. Although he does demonstrate some good points here and there, the book was missing something. Yes, Trump has been quite successful, but he has gone through hardships too, which he left out. He made it seem like becoming a billionaire is the easiest thing to do. Easier said than done Trump.

There is a Reason Mr. Trump is So Successful

I have become a student of Mr. Trump - having read four of his books now. This book really explains what makes Trump so successful. It's not an accident that he has become so successful at what he does. Read this book to discover how he did it. He tells all! http://www.photographybyski.com

Practical Advise from The Donald

The thing I enjoy about reading Mr. Trump's books is that they are very revealing ... he tells the secrets of how he became successful. He tells you what to do and what not to do. I believe if you want to become successful, you need to study and follow successful people. Read this book. http://www.photographybyski.com

Trump's Own Never Give Up

I've read Mr. Trump's "Art of the Deal" and the book he did with Mr. R. Kyosaki "Why We Want You To Become Rich". I was wanting to find out more of how Mr. Trump delt with the acquisition of his properties. "Never Give Up" answered my questions and at the same time encouraged me as a person and business owner to not give up in my own day to day dealings with other people.
He gives it to you from his heart. As famous as Mr. Trump is, I've not understood the background of how he obtain his riches. "Never Give Up" explains in detail how he obtained his riches over the years. It also offers personal pictures. It's a great read.

Money makes the world go around

Donald Trump 'How to get rich', basically explains how to run a successful business. Which i recommend to everyone who intrest in moeny,work, and mangement. For instance, in 'How to get rich' Donald Trump said, 'If you're going to think,think big.If you're going to live,live large.Trump review of his book escortes you where you want your goal to reach.And have potential of focusing on your ability As forexample,Donald Trump said,'I had ninety-nine banks and i made a point of becoming bestfriends with everybody at every bank. You have to do the same.'

A Total Disappointment

I purchased this book with much anticipation, I was looking for an emotional side of Donald Trump's anguish as he worked to realign his empire after facing collaspe. Not that I was looking for him to appear vunerable to those that doubted him, but what was he thinking as the challenges mounted. Yes, he gives coaching points at the end of each chapter, and stated the challenges with each project. But the book is just an expose highlighting his numerous projects and some minor setbacks he faced. But nothing outlining the character and tenacity of Donald Trump the man. I am certain he had his reasons for this bland approach to this book, but there was really nothing powerful in this book. I admire Donald Trump, but this book falls short of my expectations as a reader.

Below Standard

This book does a good job highlighting certain aspects of Donald Trump's lifestyle. Formatted for an easy/quick read, each chapter covers two pages or less. Thinking like a billionaire requires creativity. Here in this book you may discover a small trail of that which at least points out to you where to start, although you may get or feel 'Trumpmarized' by him constantly reminding you of his brand. Trump, in my opinion, only scratches the surface in writing about the title of the book. He is very frugal with his words of wisdom. If you want to be a billionaire, you will definitely need to go through more volumes of material and books and painstaking experiences then just reading this book only. If he is going to endorse books like this, he should quit calling himself an author. Mediocre material such as you find in this book does not live up to his moniker. Do not expect to think, act, breath, or even become a billionaire by reading this book.

Making The Deal

A book written about 20 years ago by Donald Trump, called Trump The Art Of The Deal is a book that highlights Trumps biggest deals and how he pulled them off in sometimes seemingly impossible conditions. Trump gives the reader his 11 `Trump Cards¿ or key elements to making big successful deals. Trump even gives a minute-by-minute breakdown of a week in the life of big business showing the dedication and time it takes to be successful. He tells of what he looks for in a deal and how to make a good backup plan to the first one. This book is a brief glimpse into the life of one of the greatest big deal makers ever to grace the American real estate, casino, and any other market that money can be made in. The main idea that Mr. Trump is trying to convey is that, to be successful you must be willing to take a chance and try it. At one point in the book Trump says that you could have the best building or product idea in the world, but if you don¿t put it out there, it will not succeed. After someone realizes this fact, it is easy to see that anyone can succeed if they try to. One thing I really liked about Trumps book is his unrestrained brash retelling of his biggest deals up to the time the book was written. Most people would try to pretty the story up by not saying things like, he wanted to tear down a 44-story middle income housing unit and kick people out who had lived their for a long time just to build a new Trump building for a much higher income client base. Saying things like this may give him bad publicity, but in the world of big deals, this is what needs to be done to make a sizeable profit, and Trump knows it. One thing I disliked is that sometimes Trump seems to get sidetracked in telling about how he knows a person and the deal he met them on years ago instead of sticking to telling about the deal he is making now. When Trump does this in his book it seems to slow the reading down to a crawl and feel as if it will never end. If you are a person that is into reading about what to look for if you want to be a good businessman and make money, than Trump The Art Of The Deal, is for you. If you have a hard time reading books that aren¿t really fast paced, than I would avoid this book entirely. Overall I would rate this book a 7.5 out of 10 for its great blueprints to a successful business. It does not score higher because of the slow drawn out theme of the book that could easily be done without.

Donald Trump in a class by himself

Art of the Deal came out the same year that I made my first trip to the capital of the world and reading it dismantles the myth that Donald J. Trump was born with a silver spoon in his mouth which gave him an edge over others. It illustrates that character matters. Character is the number one ingredient that produces competent leadership. Without leadership everything else fails and society disintegrates. The other remarkable thing about the Donald is that he did not compromise his principles to get to the top. If you hold on it will eventually pay off in the long run and that is the most valuable lesson to be learned from this book. All in all it is an American classic and should be on a must read list for all, young and old and those in between because it is social science 101.

Talking Business with the Donald

Reading this book is like having a personal conversation with Donald Trump himself. He is holding the torch of the value system that made America great, ready to pass it on to those who understand what it's all about. ¿Money may not grow from trees, but it does grow from talent, hard work and brains.¿ In all essence Donald Trump in his own unique way is saying exactly what JFK said decades ago: Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country. A must read for every entrepreneur who treasures the free market. He sure got me on a roll and I am loving it.

Donald tells his truth.

I found this book to be of good use. Donald explains how he gets a rush everytime he makes a good deal in the real estate market. This is his passion. He also explains that passion is the key to what ever it is your goals are in life and how important it is to love what you do. Adra Young Author of: The Everyday Living of Children & Teens Monologues.

Entrepreneur

Trump is one of the funnest authors that I have read to say the least. 'Trump The Art of The Deal' is amazing and filled with uplifting stories, and a week in the life of Donald Trump. Trump starts you out putting yourself in his shoes for one week, and wow it made me enjoy being a student. Then he starts actually giving tips to the reader which I will take to heart because if they worked for Donald, it can work for me, and look how far it has taken him. Background is not a bad thing, he explains growing up and making some of his first real entrepreneurial deals that made him big. I liked this book because it influenced my life with techniques from a very well known businessman. It was also easy to read, no complicated words or phrases like 'Beowulf' or 'Romeo and Juliet.' Although there are ups and downs to every book. There were not many negative sides to this novel, mainly the fact that Trump woulod sometimes explain a situation for to long or give to much detail that the reader did not need to know. Otherwise I would strongly recommend 'Trump The Art of The Deal' to anyone. On the cover there is a quote saying 'He makes one believe in the American dream again.' - New York Times. This is true, if he can do it the way he did it, then anyone has the possibilities to. I think that the main theme that Trump is trying to get across is, if you are not going to try, then don't complain to the person that did try. Also to believe in yourself, and anything is possible.