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THINK LIKE A CHAMPION
around them. No one is perfect. We all have strengths and weak-
nesses. Your attitude toward others plays a big part in surrounding
yourself with the right people. If you don’t like the people around
you, you might start by taking a look at yourself first.
Most of us spend a great deal of our time at our jobs. That fact
alone makes it important to carefully assess what kind of people
we want to spend it with. What matters to you? What combina-
tion of personalities will make the day the most effective for every-
one? An organization is ever evolving, as we are, and a good
balance is necessary for everyone. Does everyone understand,
clearly, what the common goal of the organization is? One reason
Don Jr., Ivanka, and Eric have done such remarkable jobs is that
they understand—thoroughly—what our goals are and make sig-
nificant and daily contributions to that end.They work together
effectively as a team and individually, which is the ideal represen-
tation for any organization.
Make an effort to make your working environment as pleas-
ant and effective as possible. It’s not impossible—my organization
proves that it’s not impossible. Just set the example, and you’ll be
a magnet for the right people. That’s the best way to work with
people you like.

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