Influential Businessmen Throughout Chinese History

Author: Yang Xiang
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: When the time is not right, do not force it; when the matter is not clear, do not force it to succeed. For a person to achieve something significant, 95% of the factors lie in broadening one's horizons, seizing opportunities, perseverance, and hard work. One must have a broad-mindedness to work with others, as business requires many friends and collaborators to succeed. Relying solely on relatives will only harm the cause. A person's strength is limited, even if they have multiple arms, how much can they accomplish? To achieve great things, it all depends on unity and cooperation. I say I have nothing, except for friends. Treat your friends' affairs as your own, and only then will your friends treat your affairs as their own. Without friends, even the greatest talent is useless. Personally, my definition of success is hard work and adaptability. Everyone must strive to keep up with the times, work diligently, go all out, and see it through. Today, I have achieved something in my career, and I believe the main reason should be: giving full effort to the principles we share, strictly following them, and never retreating or hesitating for any reason. Human life and energy are limited; only by focusing fully and persistently can one strive for excellence.