Trump 101 by Donald Trump: on Foreign Policy


Persuasion, not power, is diplomacy at its best

I believe that the key to striking a deal is persuasion, not power. Persuasion is diplomacy at its best-the ability to convince people to accept your ideas. You don't want to force people to accept your ideas. That's a recipe for disaster. Instead, you want them to think that the decision was theirs, which gives them a greater sense of power and control. Your objectives should be to make your adversaries feel like they're your partners, not your victims. Present your ideas in a way that will not intimidate your adversaries or make them feel that they are being forced to surrender. In successful negotiations, all parties should feel satisfied with the outcome.
Source: Trump 101, by Donald Trump, p. 60 Oct 20, 2006

Countries and corporations must both evolve, or fade away

Much of life and business is about survival, and Darwin taught us that to survive, we must adapt. Evolution is constant in business and life. Even the most powerful empires have come and gone. Just look at history, the Roman, Ottoman, and British Empires once dominated the world, and then each faded away.

Since everything always changes, constantly reevaluate the big picture. Reexamine the landscape; see what's changed and what those differences could mean to you. Then figure out how you can keep up with and make the changes work for you.

Source: Trump 101, by Donald Trump, p. 99-100 Oct 20, 2006

  • The above quotations are from Trump 101
    The Way to Success
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