Why We Want You To Be Rich. Robert T. Kiyosaki

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      Trump Tower has been on the map as a destination site for so long now that people forget that it didn’t just appear one day on the skyline of Manhattan. I had a lot of obstacles to consider and overcome when I decided I wanted ‘the Tiffany location’ for my new building. I had to solve a lot of problems. First, I wanted to buy the Bonwit Teller store and building, but they thought I was crazy. I didn’t give up, but it was three years before I got anywhere with them. Then, I wanted to buy the air rights above Tiffany’s. Purchasing those rights would give me the ability to build a much bigger building. Once I got those rights, I still needed a tiny parcel of land that was critical because of zoning laws that required a minimum of thirty feet of open space behind any building. That took more investigating and negotiating. In addition, my architect, Der Scutt, and I went over at least four dozen designs, finding the best elements of each and incorporating them into the final design. Then we had to have the final design approved by the city and get zoning variances.

      That’s just part of the story of Trump Tower. None of those steps were easy, but I saw each step as a challenge and enjoyed working out the details. If I didn’t see it that way, it could have been very easy to become discouraged. But instead I have a beautiful building that has become world famous. Was it worth it? Yes! And it’s a great example of problem solving.

      Another interesting story about Trump Tower is the name itself. I was initially going to name it Tiffany Tower because of the location. A friend asked me why I would use another famous name to describe a building that I had envisioned and built, and his question hit home. Trump Tower it became.

      Robert and I realize that problems can be complex and, at times, seemingly endless but we want to encourage you to see them as challenges that will give you a chance for great achievement. Remember, nothing is easy. But who wants nothing? Your financial intelligence is greater than that!