This is not a real interview, you click-bait fools. I just finished his book "Think Big", and thought we could have a little fun with it, red-pill style. Whether or not you agree with his political views (I happen to personally be a supporter), you can't deny he's spouted some red pill truths in this book. Read this book to get the actual content of his successful mindset for business, without all my out-of-context interview answers.

 


 

So, Mr. Trump, when was this book written?

Copyright 2007

Okay, tell us a little bit about your background.

My mother was a wife who really was a great homemaker. She always said, "Be happy!" She wanted me to be happy. My father understood me more and said, "I want you to be successful." He was a very driven kind of guy. (page 321)

You've been a very successful guy, and are now running for president! Do you have any regrets?

I don't have regrets. You have to learn from your mistakes because we all make them. (page 322)

 

Attitude

Wow, that's a great attitude! You don't ever doubt?

Big thinkers conquer their doubts. Doubt leads directly to failure. (page 276)

Have you ever felt just at peace and satisfied with what you have? Or do you feel that leads to complacency?

Somebody once asked me why I am never satisfied with where I am in life. It is simple: that is not who I am. If I were satisfied, I would not be Donald Trump. (page 70)

Some people start out with big goals. They start out thinking big, and it works. They achieve a level of success, a good job, money in the bank, a nice income, a retirement plan, and some play toys or a luxury car. Then they stop thinking big, and start thinking about playing it safe and protecting what they have. Do not fall into that trap. (page 290)

Life is not easy. The world is a vicious, brutal place. (page 139)

That attitude sounds stressful! Don't you get tired or burnt out?

One time Stan's wife called me and said, "Oh, Donald, he's miserable, he's unhappy, it's just not working. My marriage is no good, nothing is good." I said, "Why are you telling me this? I can't do anything about it." (page 52)

Here is a guy with a 180 IQ, and he cannot sleep, and he cannot have sex with his wife because he is so stressed. (page 57)

People are looking to put you down, especially if you are on top. (page 139)

Interesting. Now what do you think of our politically correct culture that's becoming much more prevalent? I heard you had an issue with Rosie O'Donald...

It is funny; I called her a total degenerate, and nobody cared, but when they thought I called her "fat" they were all going ballistic! (page 189)

Then I said, "Assuming I did call her a fat pig, do you think I'd be wrong? I didn't [call her that], but do you think I'd be wrong?" (page 189)

 

Entitlement

Now some would call that attitude egotistical. In fact, some say you are a bit too egotistical and narcissistic.

My advice is yes, have a big ego, but do not be egotistical. A big ego is a positive thing. (page 280)

In truth, I am dazzled as much by my own creations as are the tourists (page 50).

Do you think young people today are too narcissistic?

[On The Apprentice], Michelle's quitting made me wonder if young people today lack the backbone to keep going. I read a new study which found that today's college students are, in fact, more narcissistic and self-centered than ever before. (page 66)

Since birth, many of these youngsters were fed a steady stream of compliments on how wonderful and special they were. (page 66)

Too many hollow compliments are not healthy for kids. It is okay to let your children know they are special. It is part of being a loving parent, but do not overdo it. (page 67)

If you over-compliment a child, you give him or her an inflated sense of self-worth, and they start to believe the are entitled to success in life without even trying" (page 67)

People who tell their children that they can do anything they want are being unrealistic; some things are just not possible. Yet you do not want to discourage them. (page 68)

 

Marriage

Wow, that was quite the rant, Mr. Trump! So you think the problem comes from the parents. Let's move onto the issue of modern-day marriages.

Who you marry has a big impact on your ability to focus. (page 231)

[For example], Brooke wanted to start a family and put pressure on Andre to cool it in the tennis circuit, but Agassi would not give in to her. He rededicated himself to tennis. (page 232)

But surely a woman can help a man succeed; surely they aren't all bad?

He later married Steffi Graf and again became number one - she was the right woman behind the man. (page 232)

So it's funny to imagine that having your own mission as a man could help a marriage sometimes, and hurt it other times. So you think that sometimes man's mission can impede a successful relationship?

Ivana and Marla were both great, but they could not compete with my business. Business is so all-encompassing to me ... I did not see my ex-wives as often as they deserved. (page 252)

 

Prenups

I guess with all the guesswork of modern marriages, a prenup is necessary?

There is nothing more vicious than a man or woman going through a divorce. It is pure hell, like nothing else I have ever seen. You need a prenuptial agreement to protect yourself and your business interests. (page 31)

There's nothing more terrible than an ex-spouse with a ten-ton axe to grind. (page 31)

So to be clear...

Always have a prenuptial agreement. (page 251)

You can't do that knowing that 58 percent of the time people get divorced. If you get married without a prenup, there is a 58 percent chance you will get a divorce and lose everything, even if you were madly in love when you married in the first place. (page 252)

But what if you're in love, and feel that a prenup would tarnish that love?

Love blinds most couples to the truth (page 253)

I have been talking about the importance of prenuptial agreements for many years, and maybe people are starting to listen. (page 258)

But sometimes prenups can get thrown out. How would you advise people to mitigate that risk? Maybe video tape it?

It's important [to video tape] because a lot of times, the other spouse will say they were forced to do it, or they didn't know what they were doing. When you put it on tape, you can prove they knew what they were signing. (page 312)

So given that you're such a staunch proponent of prenups, how do you bring it up delicately?

I said, "Melania, you are so beautiful, I love you so much, and we're going to have the greatest marriage ever. It's going to be unbelievable. Listen, just in case it doesn't work, sign on the dotted line." (page 260)

 

Dating

Alright, well with your experience with women, surely you have some advice for the youngsters who are out dating. You seem to be quite the expert at women!

What the hell do I know, I've been divorced twice? (page 313)

Now regarding waiting until the perfect moment to approach a girl at a bar, for example...

Do not wait around for the "right time" or until you are perfect. (page 71)

That's one way to think about approach anxiety. Do you think cheating is a problem these days? I heard about a story regarding one of your speaking engagements a few years ago and some women named Jennifer who you called up on stage?

The second I laid eyes on her I knew she was hot, hot hot! ... "Okay there are only about 20,000 people here, and he's never going to find out. Have you ever cheated on your husband?" Jennifer said, "Truthfully, yes" ... I said, "In front of all these people, you admit you cheated like a dog." (page 257)

Any tips for the young guys here who wish they could sleep with the kinds of women you have?

The women I have dated over the years could have any man they want; they are the top models and most beautiful women in the world. I have been able to date (screw) them all because I have something many men do not have. I don't know what it is but women have always liked it. So guys, be cocky, confident, smart, and humorous and you will be able to get all the women you want. (page 270)

 

The Red Pill

We've heard some of the same type of advice being spouted on the internet.

We're all a product of our environment. Join clubs, associations, and organizations where successful people congregate. (page 283)

Some of these places are being heavily criticized these days.

If you're on top you are naturally the target for all those small thinkers who love to criticize big thinkers who make things happen. Do not let it stop you. Speak up and stand out. (page 282)

But what of the latest trend on these "alpha" male archetypes based on evo-psych babble? For example that misogynistic pseudo-science place The Red Pill?

In primitive times women clung to the strongest males for protection. They did not take any chances with a nobody, low-status male who did not have the means to house them, protect them, and feed them and their offspring. High-status males displayed their prowess through their kick-ass attitudes. They were not afraid to think for themselves and and make their own decisions. They did not give a crap about what other people in the tribe thought. That kind of attitude was and still is associated with the kind of men women find attractive. It may not be politically correct to say but who cares. It is common sense and it's true - and always will be. (page 271)

 


 

Well, that's it folks! That concludes our out-of-context interview. Until next time...

-Deep Thrill (Anagram of the letters in "The Red Pill", @deeperthrill, deepthrill.com)