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T R UM P: N E V E R G I V E U P

that’s how it is with me today. I hope it’s the same with you.
Maybe your own sense of discovery is one reason you’re reading
this book.
Emerson’s quote, “What lies behind us, and what lies before
us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us” is a good
thought to keep in mind. It allows your mind to think big
because there are big reservoirs of ideas inside all of us. It’s a
way to open the channels of creative thought, which leads to
discovery and achievement. It’s also a reminder that no matter
how much you’ve accomplished already, there’s still more wait-
ing for you to get done.
Maybe I’m a naturally curious person, but I think it’s a
good attitude to cultivate. I like hearing what other people have
to say, and I learn a lot that way, too. My interests are reflected
in the diversity of businesses that I am involved in—real estate,
the entertainment industry, golf course development, and so
forth. Keeping yourself as diverse as possible can open you up to
many more opportunities than you might imagine. Sometimes
one thing can lead to another.
You already know I’m not big on complacency, and I’m also
not big on know-it-alls. The more you know, the more you real-
ize how much you don’t know. Having this attitude is a great
way to set yourself up for some big success. To be any other way
is to sell yourself short. How can you possibly discover anything
if you already know everything?
People who come into my office for the first time are often
surprised by how many questions I ask. I remember when I had
three bathroom sinks on a couch just outside my office for a few
weeks. I had to decide which one I liked the best, so I asked
every person who came in for their opinion and the reasons
behind their choice. You’d be amazed at how much that opened
up conversation and discussion, and I learned some very insight-
ful things about these people and their tastes.
Give yourself a chance—cultivate a sense of discovery.

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