That is an extreme example, but it helps to be in control of
those things we cancontrol. Every day ask yourself what prob-
lems might arise, review every project yourself, and make sure you
are on top of your own agenda. Be as thorough as possible. Be alert.
In business, there are no half-days or slow days. If there are, some-
thing’s missing. Make it your business to find out what it is, and
then do something about it. Find a remedy.
When I say have the right mindset, I am thinking about re-
sponsibility. People who take responsibility have no need to blame
others or to be continually finding fault. These are the naysayers
who never amount to much, and never manage to contribute
much either. Don’t join their club. They’re the lowest common
denominator.
I knew a guy that I used to call up just to see who and what
he would be blaming that day. I don’t think that guy ever made a
single mistake in his entire life—from day one nothing was ever
his fault. His biggest blind spot was himself, and sad to say, he even-
tually became a total loser because he never thought of the rem-
edy for his many failures: himself. Look at yourself first when
things go wrong.
I’ve been in business long enough now, and have had ups and
downs, so I can go from seeing the problem to seeing the solu-
tion rather quickly. Don’t emphasize the problem so much—
emphasize the solution. It’s a mindset that works, and it’s one way
to accentuate the positive without being blind to the negative.
Another tip for those of you who work for someone else:
While you may be budding entrepreneurs, there is great value to
being able to be an effective and efficient team player. If you have
watched The Apprentice, you will notice that the people without
team skills don’t do so well. Yes, each person wants to win, but part
of the game, and an important part, is to work well with your team.
It’s something that will be noticed in any work environment. Can
DONALD J. TRUMP