Get some steel in your backbone the Trump way!

As you'd expect this is a straight talking, no nonsense listen that is unconventional and in places hilariously ruthless in tone.

This has absolutely zero fluff and ideal for a business owner looking for hints, some steel in their backbone and a kick up the backside. His style takes no prisoners and is backed by up-to-date and relevant anecdotes.

Trump takes no prisoners as he takes you on a journey through some fundamental business behaviors.

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Didn't hear a point

I purchased this book as I've heard Trump speak and thought it would be interesting to hear his take on approaching business. A successfully billionaire, who has left me a few pounds further away from attaining riches!



Sadly what this book seems to be is Trump and Zanker telling the world that they made it BIG over and over again, that they never let people get one over on them, and they don't hesitate to tell someone what they think, no matter how harsh or vindictive the method. They then list anicdotes that sound purely designed to make personal points to the individuals named.



Left me feeling that both of these people are greedy, rude, and fairly narcissistic, and the only reason you would put up with their behaviour would be because they're wealthy.



All the 'advice' in the book is probably is fine when your a billionaire but fairly worthless in your average corporate life - unless being fired quickly is your aim - and I'm sure you can tell everyone where to get off when you have made it yourself. For everyone else on the way to that success I'd suggest passing on this and getting something on Emotional Intelligence it might be more use.



Not worth the time to listen in my opinion, limited worth to anyone in business.

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Think Above Mediocrity

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I think this book is the perfect book for any young professional who is seeking that motivation, that inspiration and that assurance to push forward and achieve their goals and fulfill their destiny. So yes, I would recommend this book to my friends, in fact I have already.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Think BIG and Kick Ass in Business and Life?

The most memorable moments in this books is where Bill Zanker shared with us that when He is going to a business meeting, He wears an expensive suit and takes $5,000 in his pocket as this provide him with the motivation he needs and put a pep in his step, giving him that air of confidence that He needs to exude at the meeting to conquer any deal.

Which character – as performed by Donald J. Trump and Alan Sklar – was your favourite?

Their weren't any characters in the book, however, I was inspired by Donald Trump himself and how he got gritty and to the point and opened himself up to us, so that we too could feel as though regardless of where we are from, once you Think Big and believe in your destiny and your dreams, you can achieve them.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Your destiny is within reach, get up and grasp them.

Any additional comments?

Some persons may think this book is pointless, or that Donald Trump was rude and obnoxious, but the truth of the matter is, that sometimes we need people like Donald Trump to wake us up and put us on the right track so that we can stop living in a bubble of our insecurities and short comings and stretch to that place that make our goals attainable... I love this book, it was right after I read this book, I sat and wrote my scholarship letter because I know that I am worth it and I will achieve it because I believe in the power of my destiny.

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Self indulgent and look at me.

good messages but very contradictory due to what we see him doing as president. the Clintons are good friends to him in this book. I found it hard to take seriously.

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A toughly nasty person

After listening to Bill Gates and Steve Jobs audio books I thought that this book would be of interest.

Instead this guy is a toughly horrid person. Hire the best people and don’t trust them is his advice. Well I hired the best people and kept out of their way.

The guy was lucky. Borne to a property developer it was not difficult for Donald to follow on what his Dad taught him which was screw everyone. A win / lose deal is a great deal Trump goes on especially when he wins. If you get crossed go after them and kill them. Never let any one get one over you. Trump was very close to going out of business, if he had done we would not be talking about him.

Really disappointing book and the above sums it all up. Let’s hope his Golf Course in Scotland fails as we don’t need the likes of Donald over here in the UK.

Unless you want to read a book about bad people then I would pass on this one.

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Great Listen

This is a great listen! Very candid and often harsh description from Donald Trump about what it takes to be financially successful. I agree with much of what is said and thoroughly enjoyed listening to it. You can certainly see why Donald Trump has achieved so much and I found myself warming to his often VERY forceful attitude, so much so that I now actually believe that this is what it takes to be successful. After all, he would know! Not for everyone but I definitely found it very informative, enjoyable and entertaining.

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Awesome book

Read this after 'How to Get Rich' by Dennis. This is another stormer! Great advice, great delivery. Love the narator. Refreshing to be told: "work harder and never give up". Highly recommend.

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One of the best audiobooks!

A very good audiobook, that motivates, inspires and educates all at the same time! Wished I had bought it years ago!

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Wish i read this 20 years ago!

A few weeks back i was watching a program about a women who lost her daughter to a senseless crime and what stood out is what the mother said in the end. She said "you teach your kids how to be nice and its this kindness that eventually sent my daughter to her death". this book gives one of the most amazing advice on how to tackle bullies and vicious people who are so rampant in the corporate world or life in general. i highly highly recommend this book. In this book trump tells you real stories which have actually happened to me too. All i can think was i wish i read this book years ago to explain a lot of crazies i saw in my professional life instead of banging my head against the wall wondering why people are so nasty. i know his methods are unconventional but so vital and absolutely true in every word. i will definitely explore the other trump books. Please buy it and you won't regret it (i have 15 years of corporate scars to recommend this).

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Brilliant

What made the experience of listening to Think BIG and Kick Ass in Business and Life the most enjoyable?

it sounded like a day out with Trump himself and was very inspiring. For someone who has a low self esteem - listen to it. if you are already a confident person- listen to it and get more intelligent but also apply common sense.

What other book might you compare Think BIG and Kick Ass in Business and Life to, and why?

TD Jake's Instinct

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Getting even and not letting people walk over you like a door mat

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