Be specific and clear about what you want. When Donald Trump started out, he consulted a Feng Shui master. The master knew Mr. Trump wanted to make it big in real estate like his father. He asked Mr. Trump one question that determined the course of his life.
The question? ``Do you want to be rich or famous?``
Mr. Trump, I imagine, thought of his father, Fred Trump, who made a fortune developing middle class apartment buildings in Queens. Working just for more money would just be boring. So he chose fame.
The master gave him a piece of advice. `Then put your name on everything you build.` That`s why we have a Trump Tower and a Trump this and a Trump that.
That is why he became a household name. Even after his business fiascos with casinos and helicopters, the bailouts by banks just so they wouldn’t go down with him, big investors still line up for his projects. He is that famous.Remember the tales about genies granting a wish or three? Didn't people often mess up in the stories by not asking for exactly what they wanted? Perhaps if Midas said he wanted the golden touch only for clay, everything would have worked out fine for him.
I don`t think the lesson we should take from these tales is `Think like a corporate lawyer and be overly precise with your words.` I think the lesson is to choose thoughtfully and specifically, like Donald Trump did.
Sure, you need to be flexible and adjust to what life gives you. But decide on the port you want to sail your boat to.
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