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Some caring friends asked about my life and I also feel it is my turn to tell something about myself, so here we go.....
Talking about several years ago, having finished high school and having no interest to go on to university, I set out on the road seeking my pot of gold, fame or fortune. Got together a few friends and started sales work. That work did not even gave me enough for food or living in a expensive city, so soon we had to find something better. Then, with my backpack, I moved from town to town seeking opportunties but without much success. Finally reality sets in and I had to face a miserable life. No money, no friends and nothing to count on. Without much choice, I returned to hometown and met schoolmates and friends. Only a few have succeeded in their careers. Other friends had to hold on to low pay jobs without much prospects for the future. Most of them was worried about their future and was looking for better prospects. I was young and hot blooded with a determination to succeed. Saw an advertisement in the newspapers for a temporary government job. Passed and got the job as a government excecutive officer on contract for 2 years and not sure if they will allow me to continue after 2 years. The job did not give me the long term security I wanted, so after sometime I had to move on. Went to work for a private business but unfortunately the boss was a terrible mean person who gave me a low pay and expected me to work like endlessly without much prospects. I had to give up again and moved on. Without money, I had to struggle to survive. I had to face a lot of challenges, disappointments and depressive situations during this period. I felt something was wrong and I knew I could do better than that, so from the bottom of my world, I gathered enough energy and willpower to climb up from the bottom. During this struggling period I found that education was important and I must have a university degree. Finally, I graduated from England with a degree in English literature. I knew that working for others, I won't have much future and I had to take some chances. Long term financial independence was the key. Later using my little savings, I started my own small trading company. Fortunately, I met a very good and powerful customer and told him my story. He was sympathetic and started to give me orders for products. The next challenge was that, I had orders but no money to execute the orders. I would surely succeed if I can find the temporary money to complete the orders. At least $100,000 was needed. I never borrowed money from others before but this is a golden opportunity so I could not miss this chance. Talked to my mother and she lent me her life savings of $50,000. I was scared stiff and trembling to handle so much money especially it is my mom's life savings. The remaining money, I had a hard time borrowing from close friends and some from loan sharks who charged huge interest. Some friends avoided me during this time because they knew I needed money from them, but I could not blame them because they did not know what I was doing. Fortunately, seems god is kind to people with proper determination. Within few months I returned all the money and also got a good profit. I was finally financially secure. The company started to have strength and was and running well. Within two years I had enough money and bought myself a comfortable home and an office for my business. Looking back, if I did not have that determination to succeed, today I would be holding a boring job and strugging for a living. I can say that I have not wasted my time and I have struggled for a good future. It was a tiring and exhausting time before I could see the fruits, so my advice to others here is that never give up. Act when the time is right. Keep your dreams alive, work hard, act sensibly and you will not fail to succeed. Your future is in your own hands.
Talking about several years ago, having finished high school and having no interest to go on to university, I set out on the road seeking my pot of gold, fame or fortune. Got together a few friends and started sales work. That work did not even gave me enough for food or living in a expensive city, so soon we had to find something better. Then, with my backpack, I moved from town to town seeking opportunties but without much success. Finally reality sets in and I had to face a miserable life. No money, no friends and nothing to count on. Without much choice, I returned to hometown and met schoolmates and friends. Only a few have succeeded in their careers. Other friends had to hold on to low pay jobs without much prospects for the future. Most of them was worried about their future and was looking for better prospects. I was young and hot blooded with a determination to succeed. Saw an advertisement in the newspapers for a temporary government job. Passed and got the job as a government excecutive officer on contract for 2 years and not sure if they will allow me to continue after 2 years. The job did not give me the long term security I wanted, so after sometime I had to move on. Went to work for a private business but unfortunately the boss was a terrible mean person who gave me a low pay and expected me to work like endlessly without much prospects. I had to give up again and moved on. Without money, I had to struggle to survive. I had to face a lot of challenges, disappointments and depressive situations during this period. I felt something was wrong and I knew I could do better than that, so from the bottom of my world, I gathered enough energy and willpower to climb up from the bottom. During this struggling period I found that education was important and I must have a university degree. Finally, I graduated from England with a degree in English literature. I knew that working for others, I won't have much future and I had to take some chances. Long term financial independence was the key. Later using my little savings, I started my own small trading company. Fortunately, I met a very good and powerful customer and told him my story. He was sympathetic and started to give me orders for products. The next challenge was that, I had orders but no money to execute the orders. I would surely succeed if I can find the temporary money to complete the orders. At least $100,000 was needed. I never borrowed money from others before but this is a golden opportunity so I could not miss this chance. Talked to my mother and she lent me her life savings of $50,000. I was scared stiff and trembling to handle so much money especially it is my mom's life savings. The remaining money, I had a hard time borrowing from close friends and some from loan sharks who charged huge interest. Some friends avoided me during this time because they knew I needed money from them, but I could not blame them because they did not know what I was doing. Fortunately, seems god is kind to people with proper determination. Within few months I returned all the money and also got a good profit. I was finally financially secure. The company started to have strength and was and running well. Within two years I had enough money and bought myself a comfortable home and an office for my business. Looking back, if I did not have that determination to succeed, today I would be holding a boring job and strugging for a living. I can say that I have not wasted my time and I have struggled for a good future. It was a tiring and exhausting time before I could see the fruits, so my advice to others here is that never give up. Act when the time is right. Keep your dreams alive, work hard, act sensibly and you will not fail to succeed. Your future is in your own hands.
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- Reply sunnyv
- Yes that is the essence. The common weakness of people seems to be they make decisions or resolutions but don't implement it.
- Reply sddzzqq
- It seems that human beings are alike everywhere in the world. It is not bad to rebounding for us when in the bottom, especially before we get to the peak.. And fortunately, you were young, energetic and nerved. Congratulations that you are yourself.
- Reply Rachael
- When I finish reading this real story, I was shocked. Why don’t I have such a willpower as you. Don’t I have a future dream? No , I have. But I never do it by action. How sorry for myself. “I was young and hot blooded with a determination to succeed.” I think many people is with that , but less people including me can take action as you. I appreciate your willpower, foresighted and insiston.
After this moment ,I think I should take a thought of myself carefully. I always ask where is my future, I am afraid that nobody can tell me only but myself.
Anyway, thank you for your share of your experience and it is nice to meet you!
- Reply sunnyv
- Rachael: When I finish reading this real story, I was shocked. Why don’t I have such a willpower as you. Don’t I have a future dream? No , I have. But I neveWhenever we seek long term changes like changing our jobs, living places etc., there is always a price to pay, therefore, we have to plan carefully and if we believe we should change then do it without regret. Your future is built by yourself so if you don't do anything about it, you will always be where you are. It is really not easy to balance courage and reality.
- Reply sunnyv
- sddzzqq: It seems that human beings are alike everywhere in the world. It is not bad to rebounding for us when in the bottom, especially before we get to the pTime waits for nobody. Time is precious especially when we are young and energetic. We will lose our energy, willpower and determination as we grow, therefore, I feel it is a situation of now or never. In any event, we should look before we leap.
- Reply sunnyv
- jennazl: It's so touching，I have learned a lot from your story.Keep movingSame to you. Lets march on.
- Reply lqy0811
- Morning I got sometime to browse yr blog .Everyone has his/her story .Life is no easy . Dream big ,aim high . God save those who save themself .Wish yr business blooming .
- Reply lqy0811
- By the way "I knew that working for others, I won't have much future and I had to take some chances. Long term financial independence was the key." This sentence make me to reconsider whether I should have a PG or not .Making decision is hard .......
- Reply sunnyv
- lqy0811: By the way "I knew that working for others, I won't have much future and I had to take some chances. Long term financial independence was the keyYes, you are right. Business fail more than succeed. Think carefully, evaluate your ability and your ability to withstand failure. On the other hand, in everything there are risks. Calculate everything then proceed.
- Reply sunnyv
- lqy0811: Morning I got sometime to browse yr blog .Everyone has his/her story .Life is no easy . Dream big ,aim high . God save those who save themself .Wish yMay be did the right thing at the right time. Howevef, if I failed, I would have have a high price to pay and could brought myself and my family into despair.
- Reply duriankate
- I don't have a heart to win until an essay "Born to win" come into my life. I begin to think to break out my current life, to embrace life with rich and wonderful people or things. But I'm not sure which access will work more effeciently. Maybe people become sophisticated only dealing with a lot of affairs. What's more, we have to consider the reality when dreaming your dream.
- Reply sunnyv
- duriankate: I don't have a heart to win until an essay "Born to win" come into my life. I begin to think to break out my current life, to embrace life wObserve carefully and you will notice that nature is quite fair to us. We always have something which others don't have. Most of us will have our chance in life. All that is needed is sensible planning, the right environment and the will to succeed. Do it while you can.
- Reply MichaelToyota
- Yes, never give up. Being a person treating the life positively.
- Reply butterfire
- Hi, Sunnyv.It's my good fortune to meet you here ! This's Cora.
Im not surprise to your english level, because english is your native languages.
however, i have to look at you with new eyes, for as much as your experiences and views of life ! Really a capable man you are!
I also wanna be a successful person,and always working hard,
hope one day it will become true .
Shall i have a chance to learn more from you in the near future ?
Corabusiness@hotmail.com ,Could u pls add my MSN?
Thank you !
looking forward to your kindly reply !
,i hope you don't mind.