As some of you know, I turned the Big 4-0 last month and to celebrate, I vacationed in Puerto Rico at the Gran Melia Luxury Resort and Spa (check it out on the web). This was a well needed break and a superb time to reflect on 2008 and finalize plans for 2009.
Little did I know when Shelby booked the resort that it was located in Coco Beach Puerto Rico, home to Donald Trump’s International Golf course. Our resort was the host resort in 2008 for the Puerto Rico’s first PGA tournament sponsored by the Donald himself. So you know we were staying in pure luxury and extravagance. While at the resort, one of Donald’s luxury home realtors spoke to Shelby and I about becoming a charter owner in his new condo and home development being built next to our resort priced between $700 K and $5MM.
Don’t let the price tag scare you, it’s all relative to where you are in life. We are seriously considering purchasing a second home in Puerto Rico. I also saw a yacht that I liked and it had a price tag of $6MM. The point I’m trying to make is that you have to think it and then you can achieve it.
Over the last 10 years, Shelby and my thoughts/dreams have actually become our reality and everyday lifestyle. When you put action behind the thoughts, anything is possible and we are living witnesses.
Take a moment to reflect and think. If your personal and/or professional life is not where you want it to be, change your thoughts.
So since the vacation was relaxing and gave me time to finalize both my personal and business ambitions
for 2009, during my “me” time lying at the pool, I thought it compelling to read Words of Wisdom from the Donald Trump’s Book, Trump 101.
As you know, Donald J. Trump, billionaire businessman, real estate mogul and Chairman of Trump University, knows that success begins in your own mind. So as the year 2009 begins, I’d like to offer you his thoughts on success, taken from the pages of his book, Trump 101.
“Ask yourself whether you’re doing what you want and what is right for you.”
“Be positive every day. If you’re not, no one will think you can succeed.”
“Believe in yourself, exude confidence, and get in your competitors’ way. Project yourself into their picture and upset their status quo.”
“Break loose from your comfort zone by moving forward with the power and momentum that positive thinking creates.”
“Zap negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones. Whatever energy you expend will build the positive stamina that is vital for success.”
“Ignore the expectations of others. Stand up to your friends, family, teachers, colleagues and those who think that they know what’s best for you. Plug into your own energy.”
I wish you peace, much happiness and every success in the coming year. Feel free to forward to all your friends.
Bianca Shelby






