#9/2019 The Art of the Deal

I reached for this book as I wanted to read something that actually shows Trump in a positive light. What better way that something that he wrote himself?

I've never thought highly of him as a person/leader but his financial success is undeniable. I thought that "The Art of the Deal" might be a way to redeem, at least slightly, what I've read about him in "Fear, Trump in White House".

This one is basically his diary, an account of his daily work and thoughts on running large business. For the most part, he sticks to some main principles:

- be bold in your decision-making,

- family comes first (his children were just small kids at the time the book was written),

- value relationships with people you've got good history with.

 While I still don't feel much sympathy for the man, I have to admit that some of his characteristics like consistency in planning and acting as well as keeping firmly to your beliefs.