Tyler Lewis

Donald TrumpOn January 20, 2017, Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States of America. The outspoken businessman, real estate developer and television personality had previously declared some interest in becoming a candidate for public office in 2000 and 2012, but it wasn't until June 2015 that his political goals became clear. When he first announced his plan to become the Republican Party candidate for the 2016 presidential election, his chances of success were widely dismissed and often ridiculed by large numbers of Americans, including influential members of both the Republican and Democratic parties. Trump quickly took the lead ahead of the sixteen other contenders for the Republican nomination and, by May 2016, it was obvious that he would be representing the party in the November 2016 election. While his success in winning the nomination had come as a surprise to many of his opponents and detractors, the results of the November 8th general election astonished millions of observers around the world as they came to realize that, with no previous government or military experience, Donald J. Trump had defeated the highly experienced Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton. Trump's approach to both the nomination and election campaigns was unconventional and controversial. He ignored many traditional political strategies, routinely used insults and name-calling in dealing with his opponents, held dozens of sometimes raucous public rallies, and relied on Twitter as one of his primary means of communication. Promising to "Make America Great Again", Trump spoke in opposition to free trade, climate change and immigration, pledging that he would have a wall erected along the U. S.-Mexico border and would make Mexico pay for it. As a businessman and developer, Donald Trump learned some important lessons that helped him become a successful political candidate in his very first serious attempt at public office. Before 2016, he had entered presidential races in the past but they were more for publicity, he basically gave a few speeches here and there and then dropped out. In 2016, he had become famous for both his forceful approach to business and for his unique style of communication. Trump's tips to the public, as discussed in this book, help to explain how he worked his way up the ladder to become a top businessman and one of the richest men in America. Whether or not you agree with Trump's opinions and strategies as a businessman and politician, it is important to understand the brand that he has built around his name and the legacy that is connected to this. He is a controversial figure, but that does not mean that his sentiments and beliefs can be dismissed. Trump's advice provides a coherent view of how he believes people can achieve success. He built his business empire through principles that he learned throughout his life, and he then went on to utilize them in the world of politics to become the leader of perhaps the most powerful nation in the history of our planet. This book concentrates on Trump's strategies and successes as both a businessman and politician by focusing on ten of his most frequently publicized principles. It is hoped that these will serve as guidelines to others as they chart their own paths in life.

Steve Jobs. The co-founder of Apple. Macintosh computers, iMacs, iPods, iPhones, iPads, iTunes, even Toy Story and Finding Nemo. What an amazing legacy. What an amazing leader. In business. And in life. Steve Jobs definitely put a ding in his universe. Don't you? Don't you want to put a ding in YOUR universe? In your life? Deep down, don't we all desire that? I certainly do. In Put a Ding in Your Universe, I will walk with you through Steve Jobs's "Top Ten Rules for Success". This is not another retelling of the life story of Steve Jobs. This book is a compilation of the wisdom of one of the most successful and innovative business leaders of our generation. Why Steve Jobs? I've been asked that question. The economy was not doing well and I was let go from my job. That was the first time I realized that I was not in control of my life. I was going with the flow and waiting for life to make the decisions for me. With Steve Jobs, it really was serendipity. I came across a 1994 video clip of Steve Jobs in which he said in part: "... when you grow up you tend to get told that the world is the way it is and your life is just to live your life inside the world, try not to bash into the walls too much, try to have a nice family life, have fun, save a little money... That's a very limited life. Life can be much broader once you discover one simple fact, and that is that everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you. And you can change it, you can influence it, you can build your own things that other people can use." As I reflected on those words, my life changed. It really did change. The clip is bookmarked on my browser. I still watch it every day to motivate myself. It was the first step in really beginning to direct my own life rather than letting life direct me. I realized I had never tried to shape my life, I was just waiting for life to shape me. And that is Rule #1: Don't live a limited life. And that video clip is in this book. If you are an entrepreneur, or a prospective entrepreneur, and aren't we all at heart, the words of Steve Jobs will inspire you to move your ideas and your dreams to that next level. Just like they did me. Even if you are not in business, you, your career and your life will benefit from studying these "Top Ten Rules for Success". Ideas such as: Have passion. Don't sell crap. Build a great team. Be proud of your products. Stay hungry. Stay foolish. These concepts, these mantras, these values, even rules, they are as relevant today, in 2017, as they were when Steve Jobs first spoke or wrote of them. In Put a Ding in Your Universe, I bring together a significant number of Steve Jobs's talks, interviews and articles spanning a time frame of more than 20 years. Every single major presentation is here. All linked in one place. Read Steve Jobs's original words. Watch the videos of him speaking and sharing his rules for success in business. This book is simple and easy to understand. Nothing is complicated, difficult or technical. Let Steve Jobs inspire you. Encourage you. Mentor you. Guide you in how you yourself can put a ding in YOUR universe.