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title: "Donald Trump was once asked on 'The Apprentice': \"What's the most important lesson in business?\""
description: "Here's what he answered: SPEED.\n\nWhen Trump saw big opportunities, he acted fast:\n• Trump Tower: Seized prime Fifth Avenue location\n• Plaza Hotel: Record-breaking purchase\n• Mar-a-Lago: Turned $10M investment into $22.7M annual revenue.\n\nBut there's a crucial lesson here: Success isn't just about the size of your moves. It's about the speed at which you make them.\n\nTrump's philosophy works because it combines two critical elements:\n1. Spotting massive opportunities\n2. Acting before others can\n\nSource: Hosun @hosun_chung on X"
---

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# [Donald Trump was once asked on 'The Apprentice': "What's the most important lesson in business?"](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/donald-trump-was-once-asked-on-the-apprentice-whats-the-most-important-lesson-in-business)

 Written by [Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA, CMT, CAIA](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/author/charles-henry-monchau) | Jan 31, 2025, 8:34:49 AM

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