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working for him. Just look at TheApprentice. When Mark Burnett proposed
the idea for the show to him, Mr. Trump insisted the show have educational
value or he wouldn't do it."
"Exactly:' Kim said. "I watch for the lessons in business. And 1 like
learning how he handles different situations. But the best part is how he
shares the thought process behind his actions. 1 like knowing why he fires
someone."
1said, "TheApprentice is entertaining as well as educational. 1don't feel
like I'm wasting my time. 1 always feel I've learned something practical,
something 1can use."
"Maybe the angle ofthis book is that you are both teachers,"Kim chimed
in. "Atter all, you both are entrepreneurs and real estate investors. You
founded agold-miningcompany in China and took it public, also a realestate
investment company, a silver-mining company in South America and an oil
company. Lots ofpeople know that, just like they know about Trump Tower
and Trump Place. But they don't know the two ofyou are teachers."
"I failed to find oil:' 1said sarcastically.
Kim laughed. "Not every business succeeds,"she said.
"And Mr. Trump has not alwayssucceeded:' added Meredith. "He's had
his challenges, too."
"He was very public about his financial challenges in TheArt ofthe
Comeback:' Kim said. "That was a great book, too."
Meredith smiled and nodded, "In spite ofyour financial challenges, you
have both been very public about your successesas well as your failures. Tell
me, why have you been so open about your financial troubles?"
"Because 1want people to know - it's how 1 learned so much. 1 want
people to know that, rich or poor, we all have financial problems," 1answered.
"Exactly! Mr. Trump is the same. He truly wants people to learn. That's
why he shares his wins aswell as his losses. How many other rich people will
do that?"
"Not many," 1said. "Most rich people don't want others to know how
they got rich ... much less tell people about their failures ... and that includes
my rich dad's family:'

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