Original Quotes to Uplift, Inspire and Chase Away the Donald Trump Blues

Are you discouraged? Distressed? Defeated? This Post is for you!

Written by Robyn T. Braley

Those who follow me on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook know that I write original quotes. I’ve written about 700 and add to the list almost every day.

In 2026, we need to mobilize every tool and resource we have available. This year, I am writing posts with tips and ideas you can use immediately to grow you business or personal brand. 

It only makes sense to start by offering encouragement, inspiration, and entertainment. If you feel overwhelmed, this post is for you! If you feel there is no hope, I want to help you think differently by reminding you that there is hope. You may need to search for it, but hope is always around the corner. To find it, you may need to try a little harder. 

Quotes Are For You to Use

If you are active on social media, please cut and paste any of my quotes and post them as your content. I've made it easy by dividing them into topics and including my name with each one. 

World economies have punished some while rewarding others. Political systems once considered unshakable are under threat. Our fears are amplified by the paralyzing fear of the unknown. 

Think Differently 

A timely quote can cause you to think differently. A few wise words can inspire you to turn your life around and take a new path. 

In a moment of desperation, a simple phrase can give you hope where none existed. A quote can summarize the euphoria that comes after a great accomplishment when words fail you. 

You Can Make a Difference - Company Giving Strategies for 2025

Give with a grateful heart!

Written by Robyn T. Braley

Robyn T. Braley is a brand specialist, writer, speaker, community leader and media commentator. He is the President of UniMark Creative Inc. 

The needs are significant! We are still experiencing the aftermath of the COVID pandemic with health and social issues. Donald Trump's tariffs have triggered runaway inflation, layoffs, and worldwide economic uncertainty. Skyrocketing rental rates and food costs have caught financial experts and ordinary people off guard. 

The needs in our communities have been amplified several times over! People are desperate. Families are in distress. Many are forced to choose between paying the rent and buying food!

Every day, worthy causes inundate companies and private individuals with letters, emails and phone calls pleading for help. The challenge is to choose which organizations to help when so many need support.

All of this brings added pressure on food banks, family resource agencies, addiction recovery organizations, youth programs, and mental health services. Counsellors are overwhelmed by the number of people seeking help. 

Doug Ford and Ronald Reagan's Excellant AD-venture

Premier Doug Ford uses the words and voice of Ronald Reagan to refute tariffs!

In the fall of 2025, Doug Ford, Premier of Canada's largest province, Ontario, commissioned a television ad that used former Republican President Ronald Reagan's own words and voice taken from a 1987 broadcast to refute the validity of tariffs. See TV Ad. It ran for a week on US national news shows and sports broadcasts, including two World Series games between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers. 

The fallout was immediate. Donald Trump, in a temper tantrum, halted all trade talks with Canada and also imposed further tariffs. My post below outlines the upside—the unexpected public relations and earned media coverage the ad generated. 

Mark and Donald's SHOWDOWN in the OVAL OFFICE

 

Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump in the Oval Office

Late yesterday afternoon, I received a call from Digital Producer Tammy Ibrahimpoor at CTV News Toronto, asking me to analyze the body language of President Trump and Prime Minister Carney during their media conference in the Oval Office.

Click to read the CTV interview http://bit.ly/4h16U40.

The Time Is Now! Strengthen Your Brand with Easy-to-Use Tips

 

Fragile economies require extra effort to protect your brand. 

Written by Robyn T. Braley

Are you feeling the pressure of doing business in an uncertain world? Do you feel like your brand is under attack from overwhelming forces? 

You're not alone. As a leader, you must monitor global events that you can't control while attempting to predict their impact on your organization. 

• Tariffs
• Political turbulence
• Natural disasters
• Wars in faraway places

It's the Real Thing

While the tone of this post is positive, the reality is that for some organizations, the challenge ahead will be to survive. For others, the future may be bleak because access to your customer base has been cut off by tariffs. It takes time to pivot and develop a new customer base.

To be blunt, there are only so many things you can do because what you face is beyond your control. That doesn't mean you surrender. There are steps you can take to fight back against the odds.

Please read my previous post How To Find Certainty In Uncertain Times

I have found that energy creates energy. Just doing something – anything - can provide the place to start. If you're just starting out, you can build momentum on your path to growth. In other words, you begin climbing the mountain by taking the first step.