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Trump
The Art of the Deal
384 pages
A fast-talking, unapologetic masterclass in 1980s corporate bravado and the psychology of the hustle.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like sitting across the desk from a relentless, fast-talking executive who is eager to show you exactly how the world is conquered. The pace is brisk and conversational, pulling you into a high-stakes 1980s Manhattan landscape of blueprints, boardrooms, and billion-dollar handshakes. It is less a traditional memoir and more a masterclass in aggressive self-belief and the sheer thrill of the hustle. The prose is punchy, unapologetic, and highly accessible, designed to sell you on a specific vision of success. It will delight readers who are fascinated by the mechanics of power, the psychology of negotiation, and the unapologetic pursuit of wealth, offering an unfiltered glimpse into a highly transactional worldview.
- Mood
- energetic
- ambitious
- transactional
- high-stakes
- Tone
- boastful
- conversational
- confident
- pragmatic
- unapologetic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- the thrill of negotiation · relentless ambition · self-promotion · the mechanics of power · wealth accumulation
- The writing
- Punchy, accessible, highly conversational, and deliberately persuasive.
- The arc
- Moves from eager ambition to a triumphant, self-assured victory lap of business conquests.
- Who it's for
- Readers fascinated by 1980s corporate culture, real estate moguls, and the psychology of aggressive negotiation and self-branding.
Content notes
- aggressive business tactics
About the book
I DON'T do it for the money. I've got enough, much more than I'll ever need.
Description from Open Library.
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