Trump: The Art of the Deal

"Trump: The Art of the Deal" is not just a book; it's an immersive education in business and negotiation. It offers a rare and unfiltered look into the mind of one of the world's most iconic deal-makers. The book is a fascinating blend of memoir and practical advice, presenting a clear, no-nonsense approach to business that is both inspiring and highly effective. Donald Trump's principles are laid out with a powerful and direct style. He shares his experiences and the lessons he learned from some of his biggest triumphs, providing a blueprint for anyone who wants to think big and achieve their goals. This is a book that encourages bold action and challenges conventional thinking. Whether you are in business, real estate, or any field that requires negotiation, this is an essential read. It's a testament to the power of confidence, strategic thinking, and a relentless drive to succeed. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to gain a competitive edge.

Whether you like the man or not read this book. It's an exceptionally insightful review of doing business in the toughest business environment (rat race!) around, New York City. Uniquely written as you follow him through a business day of meetings with bankers, developers, builders and others showing the reader how difficult it is to move forward with the entrepreneur's plans for building our world: the buildings, the experiential side of the big city, and creating what we individually call home. It's an easy read and you will also see Trump has followed his own advice -- by walking his talk.

Excellent. Great description of the functioning/experiences of a powerful, healthy mind. Illustrates a psychological and philosophical mind that is probably Optimal.

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Hi All! I picked up The Art of the Deal just to see what it was all about. This past year, the media can't go 30 seconds without saying "Trump" and it's a book I hear mentioned on TV daily, so I figured I'd give it a look. What do I have to lose by reading, right? I gotta tell ya, I found it interesting enough that I couldn't put it down. Did I love it? eh.. not really, but it's not that kind of book. My normal genre of books are in the area of true war stories, WWII, Holocaust... You know, real stories where people's lives were on the line. I also like some political books, especially secret service books where retired agents tell what our politicians' lives are like when the cameras aren't rolling. Those are the books that really keep me interested. The Art of the Deal, for me, was one of those books that kept me interested throughout. For those that don't know, this is not a "how to" book at all. It is a look into Donald Trump's life up to about 1987. I was born in '76. As a kid in the 80's, I remember quite a bit about Trump during the time of this book, which made me realize something: Children who were born when The Apprentice began in 2004, are only 12 years old today, which means new 2016 voters were only 6 years old then. They likely do not know anything more about Trump than he was the "You're Fired" guy on The Apprentice, or what the media decides we should see or think about him. The main question I wanted answered by reading The Art of the Deal: What is the man really like? I was not disappointed, in fact, I think this book gives more insight into why Trump is the way he is... How his mind works... what he might be thinking. Keep in mind, the book is quite dated, but I did find it still very much relevant. I enjoyed learning about Trump's upbringing and how he got started. I enjoyed seeing all the "behind the scenes" work that went into his building deals, much of which would no doubt make a lesser person give up and try a different profession, especially when you inject big city politics and bureaucratic BS into the mix. There really isn't much political stuff in this book, other than his experience with NYC political figures at the time. If you are looking for his past political views, there are numerous old interviews on YouTube of Trump in the 80's and 90's that should shed some light. All I can say is just with all political stuff, DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH and don't let the media tell you what to think. 'Nuff said on that. Today, the media likes to make a big deal about Trump's little sound bytes, bankruptcies, etc., and basically paint him to look like a complete fool. Well, I don't know about you, but turning a "small loan of a million dollars" from his father into a $10bn dollar global corporation? You don't get to that level by being a foolish idiot. There are a TON other people in the world who are hundreds of times richer who got to where they are by doing a lot less (ahem.. wall street speculators... cough cough.. hedge fund managers). So what did I take away from the book? Trump is above all is a devout family man who despite being a workaholic, still managed to be an involved father who raised his kids right by instilling work ethic and high personal values... unlike the Kardiashian twits who have never had to work a day in their lives. He is a man who understands how the world really works and uses that understanding to his advantage. Whats most clear to me now having read this book is that Trump built his company the old fashioned way through relentless perseverance, hard work, and ability to see the bigger picture. I'm the kind of guy who gives credit where credit is due, and the bottom line I took away from the book is that Trump is NOT the guy the media portrays. He is a no BS guy who deserves respect. I highly recommend reading this!

It was interesting to learn about how Donald built skyscrapers in NY and how much headwind he had to deal with from government and other sources. It's nice to be born rich. It gives you possibilities most of us never have. But we all have to admit that Donald hustled for what he's got over a lifetime. Worth the read.

Sir Donald Trump writes as well as he speaks and this book is a tribute to his genius. Five stars and thumbs up easy reading with a theme anyone can grasp. I like this book and I know you will too.

I ordered this book in 2016 so I could learn more about how Trump would approach negotiations in running our country. I gained a ton of confidence in how he would handle complex situations and learned a lot about conducting business in my own life. I never read books a second time but decided recently to make an exception with this one. I keep thinking if people would just read The Art of the Deal they would better understand what this man is all about and the tremendous gift he has to offer the United States and the world at large. He shared in his very first paragraph, “I don’t do it for the money,” and “deals are my art form.” He loves working with and talking to people to get to an ultimate mutual agreement and he works tirelessly toward that end. This is exactly what we need in order to confront the intense situations that never seem to get resolved among groups of people that are only interested in increasing their own status and power. What could be more difficult than trying to negotiate peace in the Middle East where the seeds of hatred were sown in ancient history? Yet Trump is determined to bring leaders of conflicting countries to the table to hammer out a deal. He started this in his first presidential term with the Abraham Accords and continues to dedicate his time and resources to its success. I realize we all look at the world through our own unique perspective based on our experiences, but if people could be open to understanding what this man is truly about the hatred directed at his presidency would go away. It is eye-opening and for this reason, I highly recommend reading this book.