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Trump: How to Get Rich (平装)
by Donald J. Trump, Meredith Mciver
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Some people don't like Donald Trump or whatever he says, but this book may answer the question how he became what he is. There's always something to learn from a billionaire.
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An American reader, USA
<2006-12-21 00:00>
The highly pined for MBA degree is something that undoubtedly strengthens not only the individual but society as well. Even so, many business executives and other corporate big-shots are now wondering if the MBA is indeed obsolete, at least in the practical sense and the manner in which the skills are received by students at American Institutions. Among some of the complaints appear to be that leadership and other requisite skills are a little below par. Getting to the point (by the way, a very important aspect to attaining success that Donald covers in this book), a problem among young apprentices and aspiring business leaders, are not prepared to handle the intricacies and complications of smoothly running an institution, be it a small business of 3 employees or a large corporation with thousands of employees. And one thing about the title, there is some credence to Trump picking this title that should be recognizable by those who have succeeded: you can get rich doing anything that you have a passion for. I truly believe this is the single most important "skill" in getting as successful as Donald Trump is. This book only further substantiated those beliefs. |
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Corinne Smith, USA
<2006-12-21 00:00>
While he has not written a step-by-step how-to book per se, Donald Trump lets us in on the general philosophies and strategies that he has used in order to become a successful (i.e., rich) businessman. Even if you don't want to "think big" and "live large" like Trump, his advice is good for anyone in a management position. Surround yourself with good people. Know your business, inside and out. Don't equivocate. Pay attention to details. Be positive. Be patient. Never stop learning. Read about other successful people and ventures. Of course, Trump isn't above name dropping and throwing celebrity references into stories whenever possible. George Steinbrenner. Regis Philbin. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The implication is that an added perk to fame and fortune is to be able to be good friends with these folks. You have to wonder whether he's boasting about it or just tossing a little tongue-in-cheek sarcasm back at himself. Maybe it's a little bit of both.
The juiciest tidbits are the small, fun insights into Trump's life. He quite well-read and speaks of books he's reading and worthwhile ones he's already read. His office gets 25,000 pieces of mail a month - including a continuous supply of cookbooks from a woman in Illinois. And he's not a fan of handshakes, what with the germs and dirt and all. The "A Week in the Life" section follows Trump's hectic schedule, filled with constant phone calls, meetings, negotiations, and building site inspections. It's hard to believe he has a chance to read, much less eat or sleep.
The book concludes with the background of The Apprentice TV show and a rundown of the first-season candidates. An additional Appendix lists all the properties currently owned and managed by The Trump Organization. Short chapters keep the pages turning and make this a quick and easy read. But pick it up just for fun. Don't expect to be able to make a million dollars by the time you finish. |
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James Duckett, USA
<2006-12-21 00:00>
Trump's star is rising, and this book was written to take advantage of it. The best thing going for this book is that it is, for the most part, brief and to the point. It describes the things that Trump believes will make you rich, gives an example of how he applied it to his life, and then moves on to the next topic.
However, his advice is generally bull crap. If one can get rich by learning to play golf and screwing other people (both something he spent a lot of time on in this book)... there would be a LOT more rich people in the world.
Unfortunately, the book turned to fluff the rest of the time. He spends a lot of time explaining who has made his "screw you list," and ends with information about the Apprentice, season 1. Now, I loved ever episode of it and I very much enjoyed reading how Trump got involved with the show. But most of it sounded like a commercial for the show.
I did like some of his advice, but there wasn't that much in this book that made it astounding or original. Bottom line: I don't think a single person is going to get rich reading this book. |
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C. Middleton, Australia
<2006-12-21 00:00>
Personally, years ago, the first time I read about "The Donald", there was something about him that I really liked - I couldn't actually put my finger on exactly what it was, but there was an instant admiration, and a clear, instinctive impression that he was straight forward, honest and tremendously hard working. A true American character.
Through the media we watched his well-publicized divorce from Ivana, and his near bankruptcy in the realm of 9.2 billion dollars. At that time, particularly here in Australia, we had our own 80's millionaires fall from grace, and the public at large loved every minute of it. As a society, we love to see the mighty fall; it seems to be in our natures. But unlike some of our fallen entrepreneurs, The Donald came back and came back with a vengeance, which was an astonishing feat, and for me, very inspiring. Unlike some of my friends and family, I enjoy watching the reality television show, The Apprentice - its value lies in its believable portrayal of the business world and the skill and personality required to survive in that world. This is what prompted me to read Trump's latest memoir, and without reservation, I was thoroughly impressed.
The book is organized in six parts: Business and Management, Career Advice, Money, The Secrets of Negotiation, The Trump Lifestyle and Inside the Apprentice. One can glean from these pages a wealth of advice to achieve success and potential wealth. This advice is from a man who has succeeded many times over, rising from the ashes of defeat like the proverbial phoenix. The writing style is breezy and chatty, as if you were sitting in front of the man in his office. Some of his anecdotes are entertaining to the point where I actually laughed out loud. My favorite chapter would have to be, A Week in the Life, written in a diary format hour by hour through a five-day week. From this one gets a true picture of the man's immense energy level and genuine passion for what he does every day. In fact I was a little exhausted after finishing the chapter and amazed at his capacity for work. And this is the secret: dogged hard work, attention to detail and grasping the big picture. I believe he would be a hard man to work for because he's such a perfectionist, but the experience would be well worth the time and potential anguish.
Because the writing is simple and flowing, the book can be properly read in a few hours. His advice is practical and can be applied immediately. Reading How to get Rich was absolutely an afternoon well spent. Highly recommended. |
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An American reader, USA
<2006-12-21 00:00>
Pure self-promotion. This book was inconsistent, awkward and too self-involved to be of use to anyone seriously interested in making money. I thought I would be getting a manual of sorts and instead ended up with a name-dropping, self-stroking autobiography that half-attempts to justify ruthless and shameless business tactics. Donald Trump is also hardly self-made and for me that fact detracts from his 'acclaimed' business savvy. I would be more interested in reading accounts of his father's business ventures. The only saving grace to this book is Donald's sense of humor which makes for somewhat entertaining reading. But how to get rich? Not with this book! Oh except for Donald, he'll be making more money!
(A negative review. MSL remarks.) |
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Bryan Carey, USA
<2006-12-21 00:00>
What does it take to get rich? When we think about people succeeding in their chosen field and amassing a fortune in the process, many names come to mind. And when we think about people whom we would like to take a lesson or two from in entrepreneurship, other names come to mind. One guy that is bound to come up on these personal lists is Donald Trump and in this guide, Trump explains what he feels are the keys to business success.
Before you get all excited and rush out to buy this book, you should know that this book isn't quite the type of publication it sounds like. It doesn't offer any advice on quick ways to get rich. There is no plan for starting your own business, obtaining financing, or anything else that one would normally associate with business ownership and the growth of wealth. Instead, this book focuses on management. It explains what it takes to effectively handle people; how to handle raises and promotions; how to reduce your stress in the workplace; etc.
Donald Trump has always been a popular figure for many reasons, like his success in business, his arrogance, and his love of beautiful women, just to name a few. His television show, The Apprentice, was a runaway hit in its debut on network television and because of this, much space in the book is dedicated to the show and the many personalities who helped make the show such a hit with viewers. I enjoy the show, but I think there is a little too much emphasis on the Apprentice in this book. Readers who buy this book will likely do so thinking it's a book about money and wealth attainment. They don't necessarily care about things like the contestants who appeared on the Apprentice.
This book, despite its frequent sidetracks, does deliver in many ways. It offers some good words of advice about management, even though some of them are obvious. And it comes from a man who has made a name for himself in real estate and management, so you know the advice isn't just a bunch of hot air or unproven theory. It's advice that has been tested over and over again by America's favorite billionaire, making this guide a decent place for students of management and business owners to turn for some simple to read and easy to understand words of wisdom. |
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Jonathan Nelson, USA
<2006-12-21 00:00>
I purchased the book not quite knowing what to expect. The book title sounds like an infomercial that I would see at 3 AM in the morning. However, common sense told me that this book would not contain the road map to financial independence. I was intrigued however. To borrow a line from the book "The Wealthy Barber", "if you want to learn to do something right, watch someone who does it successfully." Who better to learn about money than "The Donald" himself.
I will begin by saying that I think the title of this book is misleading, but I do feel the book is somewhat useful. The book is not a roadmap to get rich, but rather a collection of philosophies and tidbits of advice on how to survive and succeed in the business world. The book is divided into six sections: The Donald J. Trump School of Business and Management, Your personal Apprenticeship, "Money, Money, Money, Money", The Secrets of Negotiation, The Trump Lifestyle, and Inside the Apprentice.
The first chapter on the "School of Business" is inspiring and useful for aspiring managers. The chapter provides common sense tips that people should already know after being in the business world a couple of years, but sometimes forget. The second chapter on "Your Personal Apprenticeship" seems to have some good advice on people new to the business world, new to their current field, or considering exiting their comfort zone. Once again, mostly common sense tips that people sometimes forget.
Starting with the third chapter, the book rapidly falls apart. The chapter on "Money" covers a mere 12 pages (including some suggestions on personal finance, not just business finance). There are people who dedicate an entire lifetime of constant learning to cover one aspect of money, personal finance, and business finance. I found it appalling that only 12 pages were dedicated to the subject. The Negotiation chapter was better, but still on the weak side. The chapter on the "Trump Lifestyle" was useful, but only because it showed what a day in a billionaire like Trump is like. It is not fun and games. The final chapter on The Apprentice was pretty useless and is hardly worth comment.
While I hate to criticize an author, especially an author who has proven himself in the world of business, this book was average at best (and that would be insulting a lot of "average" books). The book seems to over advertise Trump's properties and The Apprentice. Much of the information is common sense or learned by people who have been in the world of management for a few years. This book might be useful to young people new to the world of management (though some of the information could backfire in the hands of an overzealous, na ve person). The book can also provide focus to a person looking to advance their career. |
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Shane Brewer, USA
<2006-12-21 00:00>
Donald Trump's book How To Get Rich is a bit misleading. It's more of a book that just states some common sense ideas. While there certainly is some merit to the ideas, none of them are really new and most of them are things that work for him, but not necessarily for other people.
I enjoyed the parts of the book where he talks about what he goes through in a typical day, and the types of habits he keeps. Reading about the type of material he reads and how much time he spends on learning was very interesting for me.
However, Mr. Trump doesn't get into a lot of details. Some of his advice (Find the right assistant, Be patient) was just plain simple. He would have been better off explaining how to implement these ideas or how one could gain insight into this advice.
That said, if you want to learn more about Mr. Trump, this would be a good book for you. But if you are just looking for specific advice about how to get rich, look somewhere else. 3 out of 5 stars. |
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J. Robinson, USA
<2006-12-21 00:00>
I have a terrible confession to make: I have read all of his books. Do I love trump? No, but it is fun to read about Trump. His buildings are beautiful and he is a fascinating person. Having said that his books have a high degree of self promotion, and if you read some of the other unauthorized books you begin to understand that he is a complicated person, much more so than revealed in these books that he writes.
Donald trump is one of the best know business people in the world. He is not the smartest nor the most, not by a long shot. He got his start in the family business with his father Fred. But unlike his more conservative father that built the business in Queens, the "Donald" embraced risks in Manhattan and later in Airlines and Casinos. Like many successful people he got a head start. I like to say he became a billionaire by starting with 250 million. That might be an exaggeration but he definitely took to business like a fish to water and has basked in all the publicity. He got a running start with his father Fred and the jury is still out on Trump. It is possible that he will still lose his casinos if he cannot make them more profitable. So stay tuned.
Now for the book. I think it is a good but not great book, and in some ways more honest and more human than some of his earlier books such as The Art of the Deal written before his first fall. In this book he thanks a lot of people and that is nice to see. He has a lot short one page business comments such as investments, attitude, etc all good general business comments. He then throws in a number of personal details and pictures with famous people, and page after page of name dropping of other famous folk, which are really all just self promotion material, but what the heck, it is entertaining.
Okay from this book you cannot make millions like Trump - unless your dad has a real estate business in New York. But it is fine and not too deep entertainment. It is a mindless and fun read, and will only take an hour to breeze through the 200 pages of large font and photos. |
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An American reader, USA
<2006-12-21 00:00>
This is not a connect the dots book. What this book teaches you is not step by step advice on how to go out and make your first million.
What this book teaches you something much more valuable, something that many entrepreneurs do not realize until they have many failures behind them and are already on their way to making their first million.
This book teaches you how to THINK like a successful entrepreneur ("How can you expect to be successful if your idea of what's happening in the world is vague or nonexistent", p.88).
There is advice that is taught using extremely useful stories such as "Make sure both sides come out winning", "Let your guard down, but only on purpose", "The art of public speaking", a self-depreciating funny chapter entitled, "The Art of the Hair", and a somber and intelligent section on how gossips turn into liars.
Anyone who wants to become a personal success first needs to develop the mindset of a successful businessperson. You simply need to learn how to think like a success. This book teaches you just how to get it into your head how to immediately think like a success.
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