Donald J. Trump's Top Success Tips

Donald Trump or "The Donald" as he is often called, is a famous New York real estate developer and businessman. He has developed and owns some of the most exclusive buildings in New York.

For those dreaming of that same kind of wealth and business savvy, simply wanting it is not enough. But if you are serious about building wealth, then you must be open to learning, and not just by reading a book - but by actually doing the work. see what we can learn from his own success:

1. "As long as you're going to be thinking anyway, think big."
2. "Listen to your gut, no matter how good something sounds on paper."
3. "You're generally better off sticking with what you know."
4. "Sometimes your best investments are the ones you don't make."
5. "I don't make deals for the money. I've got enough, much more than I'll ever need. I do it to do it."
Passion. That's really what it all comes down to - a passion for your work, for the process of business, and even a passion for the creation of wealth. There is a big difference between loving money and loving the process of making money.
6. "I try to learn from the past, but I plan for the future by focusing exclusively on the present. That's were the fun is."
7. "I wasn't satisfied just to earn a good living. I was looking to make a statement."
8. "Money was never a big motivation for me, except as a way to keep score. The real excitement is playing the game."
9. "Show me someone without an ego, and I'll show you a loser."
10. "The final key to the way I promote is bravado. I play to people's fantasies. People may not always think big themselves, but they can still get very excited by those who do. That's why a little hyperbole never hurts."