You may know the "Donald" - but do you know the "Don?"

Hi Everyone,

As part of my own EXTREME home-office makeover, I've been decorating my walls with framed pictures of some of my favorite marketers, corporate raiders, Presidents, and other people who motivate me to "keep on keeping on!"

These people constantly stare at me while I'm working and remind me to go for more in my business and personal lives. After all, there's nothing more pathetic than complacency.

Anyway...one who stands out in the crowd is the great Don King! Love him or hate him...he's one of the most famous...no I take that back...he's the most successful, famous sports promoter in history.














Don King had one heck of a life...lived in poverty, ran numbers for strong-armed bookies, did time for murder, and still in his "40s" - started what was to become the most impactful sports marketing organization in the history of boxing...Don King Productions!

To read more about this marketing legend...click here!

Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/

PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.

PPS...Watch for the gym pictures! You'll see first-hand what it would be like to work out with me at 5am. My intensity and drive will hopefully inspire you!

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Why you need to think like a reporter!

Hi Everyone,

How do you think things through? Do you have a system that logically takes you from A-Z?

If not...I may have a solution.

I've been reading a great book called "The Trump Way to the Top" which features business lessons taught by Donald Trump's favorite business leaders.



















One of my favorite passages was written by the great Christie Hefner, Chairman and CEO of Playboy Enterprises, Inc.


















Here's Christie's sage advice on thinking...

"I do believe that among the most important advice I ever received was the need to think like a good journalist. In other words, before you take a position or make a decision, gather information and different perspectives. Don't be afraid to ask questions or say you don't know. Run meetings in a way in which you ask each person to offer their point of view. Try to get everybody to think about and articulate the advantages and disadvantages of a course of action. I find that doing things that way has greatly improved the quality of my decision making."

Great advice from a great leader of a great enterprise!

To get the book...click here!

Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/

PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.

PPS...Watch for the gym pictures! You'll see first-hand what it would be like to work out with me at 5am. My intensity and drive will hopefully inspire you!

If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!

Just say it for God's sake!

Hi Everyone,






















As a communications guru...people always tell me their woes about their ability to communicate with their bosses, co-workers, family, friends...and just about every other class of being in existence.

It's usually the same story...I just don't know how to say it. Blah! Urgh! Ugggg! Geez...what other expletives can I think of.

Ok...

When you have something to say, here's what you do...
- Make sure you know exactly what you want to get across!
- Don't worry about waiting until the perfect time - there is none!
- Just say it without sugar-coating it or beating around the bush! (Can you say wimpy salesman?)

Ok...I said what I have to say and I suggest you do the same.

Today's lesson --- Stop beating around the bush and "Just Say It!"

I'm outta here!

Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/

PS...I've already taped my first video blog and its available here.

PPS...Watch for the gym pictures! You'll see first-hand what it would be like to work out with me at 5am. My intensity and drive will hopefully inspire you!

If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!

What's Peter Wink reading? Live on video!

Hi Everyone,

The moment has arrived and I'm officially opening the video blog. You can see it by clicking here.

Until next time...
Peter
http://www.peterwink.com/

PS...My first video blog talks about what I'm reading now. Stay tuned as there's much more to come.

PPS...Watch for the gym pictures! You'll see first-hand what it would be like to work out with me at 5am. My intensity and drive will hopefully inspire you!

If you like the free articles on this blog or find them helpful, let Peter know by buying him his all-time favorite gift - an Amazon gift certificate. Just click here!