Long before his success in American politics, President Donald Trump was known for his wealth — accumulated largely via real estate and resort investments. Despite his numerous business triumphs, however, Trump has had just as many failures, from branded steaks to a dubious university, from a failed airline to a disastrous line of casinos.
While Trump often has succeeded at “The Art of the Comeback” from such crashes, he has done so while armed with massive wealth, teams of lawyers and a number of rich friends — all of which have provided a safety net that the average American does not have. What most folks do have, though, is the opportunity to learn lessons from Trump’s mistakes, so as to not repeat them in their own business dealings.
So, are you smarter than Trump? Here are four lessons he had to learn the hard way — hopefully you won’t have to.
