The first book I downloaded was "The Trump Card: Playing to Win in Work and Life" by the fabulous Ivanka Trump (@ivankatrump).
Here is a synopsis:
"INSPIRATION. SUCCESS.
CONFIDENCE. PASSION.
No one is born with these qualities, but they are the key ingredients for reaching goals, building careers, or taking a blueprint and turning it into a breathtaking skyscraper. In The Trump Card, Ivanka Trump recounts the compelling story of her upbringing as the ultimate Apprentice, the daughter of Donald and Ivana Trump, and shares the life lessons and hardwon insights that have made her a rising star in the business world.
From her office in the Trump Organization, where she is a vice president of development and acquisitions and co-founder of The Trump Hotel Collection, to her career as an international model to the launch of her successful jewelry collection, Ivanka offers valuable, practical advice for young women. Whether it's landing that first job, navigating the workplace, or making a lasting impact, Ivanka shows how to:
• Use uncertainty to your advantage: thrive in any environment.
• Step up and get noticed at work: focus and efficiency will open doors.
• Create a strong and consistent identity: your name and reputation are your best assets.
• Know what you want: get the most out of any negotiation.
The Trump Card also features "Bulletins" from Ivanka's BlackBerry that tap into the wisdom of today's leaders, including Arianna Huffington, Tory Burch, and Cathie Black. "We've all been dealt a winning hand," Ivanka writes, "and it is up to each of us to play it right and smart."
From her office in the Trump Organization, where she is a vice president of development and acquisitions and co-founder of The Trump Hotel Collection, to her career as an international model to the launch of her successful jewelry collection, Ivanka offers valuable, practical advice for young women. Whether it's landing that first job, navigating the workplace, or making a lasting impact, Ivanka shows how to:
• Use uncertainty to your advantage: thrive in any environment.
• Step up and get noticed at work: focus and efficiency will open doors.
• Create a strong and consistent identity: your name and reputation are your best assets.
• Know what you want: get the most out of any negotiation.
The Trump Card also features "Bulletins" from Ivanka's BlackBerry that tap into the wisdom of today's leaders, including Arianna Huffington, Tory Burch, and Cathie Black. "We've all been dealt a winning hand," Ivanka writes, "and it is up to each of us to play it right and smart."
I was a little skeptical at first. How hard of a life can you have with the last name Trump? I'm happy to say that I really learned a lot from her book. It was very motivating and her advice is practical yet unique.
Ivanka uses her own life experiences but doesn't present them in a snooty way. I feel like most auto-biographies can be a little "look at me," but Ivanka presented her story in a relatable fashion. I flew threw the book and found myself wanting more. Most of all, it was refreshing to see a young woman rise above prejudices (she was a formal model) and expectations (set by herself, the public, and her family) and ultimately pave her own road to success. Basically, Ivanka rocks.
I highly recommend "The Trump Card: Playing to Win in Work in Life" to all young professionals out there. Especially you, ladies!
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