"I’m not advising you to dwell on the mysterious—a successful life requires common sense and hard work—but to be aware of things that are sometimes inexplicable because they can be a big step toward innovation."
"A big mind requires a variety of thoughts and impulsesto keep it well occupied, so make sure you keep your mind engaged in the best ways possible. It could very well be your calling card for success."
"I have always known the importance of having the ability to be a team player, even though I am an entrepreneur."
"Whenever I start something new, I know I have a lot to learn. This does not discourage me—in fact it gives me energy."
"Keep your door open every day to something new and energizing. Sometimes I wonder what will show up, which is a terrific way to start every day."
"I make an effort to read newspapers with ample international coverage and the Financial Times on a daily basis because it’s important to my business to know what’s going on worldwide. That alone can require serious attention every day. For you it may be something else."
"I’ve already spoken about complacency and how it can ruin your chances for success. It’s the same as being in a rut and deciding to stay there. That’s why I like to advise people to live on the edge—it’s the opposite of complacency, and the same as thinking on your feet."
"You can’t sprint unless you have built up the strength to do so. Building the stamina is up to you. If you don’t work at it, it’s not going to happen by wishful thinking."
"Don’t wait for dire circumstances to test your quick-thinking ability. Test yourself daily. Be on alert at all times."
"Strive for wholeness and keep your sense of wonder intact, and you will find yourself ready for a grand slam."
"Achievers move forward at all times—they have anticipation for their next deal and have another goal immediately lined up. It’s enthusiasm that can’t be fabricated—it’s either there, or it’s not."
"Your higher self is in direct opposition to your comfort zone. An indication of life is growth, and signs of growth have to be there."
"That doesn’t mean we sit around waiting for something to just happen—very often it happens while we’re working away on something else. Being industrious can be a magnet for new ideas, while idleness and inertia can be magnets for negativity."
"There is always the possibility of failure, but there is a greater chance of success if you actually try to do something versus doing nothing."
"We all have something unique to offer. Our work is to find out what that is and to work at it with a passion. So don’t tread water. Get out there and go for it."
"Another way to gain wisdom is to read about the greats in history and those in your specific field of interest. I learned a great deal by reading about Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln, and people who had been in pivotal places in world history."
Quotes of wisdom by Donald Trump
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