lessons learned:

- @realDonaldTrump was respected by top Wall Street CEOs already in the 1980s

- be a good judge of character & potential; bet on winners and good people

- be generous with your gifts; skillset, network

- be tough when necessary: "the fact is that if you’re right, you’ve got to take a stand, or people will walk all over you."

- "I don’t hold it against people that they have opposed me. I’m just looking to hire the best talent, wherever I can find it."

- going out for lunch is "mostly" a waste of time

- Trump was already very acquainted with the law system already, with his late sister Maryanne Trump Barry, being a federal court judge in New Jersey

- Trump was already exposed to high stakes interactions with foreign governments and getting things done internationally

- Trump always made time for his family: "I always take calls from my kids, no matter what I’m doing. I have two others and as they get older, being a father gets easier. I adore them all"

Lessons:

- keep your schedule flexible

- keep your meetings short & to the point

- strive for a high a level of input & output

- "plan for the future by focusing on the present"

Hey guys, welcome to the Real Donald Trump Wisdom podcast.

Donald Trump needs no introduction.

He served as the 45th President of the United States and at the time of this recording is soon to be sworn-in as the 47th President of the USA.

In this podcast, we will explore the tools, techniques, and mindsets that built Donald Trump’s acumen in business, media, social, and personal life.

He has without a doubt achieved what few others have in their lifetimes and we can all learn from his accomplishments.

Through his many published writings, we will explore his career and tie it with key lessons learned.

I hope you enjoy the podcast and stay tuned.

Cheers.