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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 fairy0612
- I can see your determation to lead a satisfying life, at least to yourself. You know exactlly what you want, and you know which would be your chance and can catch it without hesitation, then make good use of it. You do not afraid of losing something in the way to your dream, and you have your own thoughts, you are brave to face challenge and wise to make decision in time, you won' push yourself into something you dislike, you dare to transfer direction immediately when you know it's a wrong way without worrying too much.
These are the things I lack, but I don't think I have the encouragement as you. I think that I won't give up a job with a good salary, turn to another which I don't know what will be like, though I may don't like the job.
Still, there are many things I should learn from you! Thank you for sharing your ecperience.
By the way, mind I share your blog?
- Reply sunnyv
- fairy0612: I can see your determation to lead a satisfying life, at least to yourself. You know exactlly what you want, and you know which would be your chance aGlad to hear your supportive comments. We all have to face decisions and we have to according to circumstances. I am not a person who change easily especially in jobs and relationship but there are times we don't have much choice. Everyone should make decisions based on their own situation. Think carefully before action. You seem to the the type of person who knows how to accept the things you cannot change and do have the courage to change the things you can. Nice to have a supportive friend here. Sure you can share my blog. It is my honour.
- Reply sunnyv
- 2010jj: Thanks for your advice.Yeah keep going dear.
You bet, my future is my own hands.
- Reply hagard
- Wow, quite good! I learn a lot from your experience. You seem to be the type of person who always kind your mind and concentrate on your own business deeply. Before you reach success, you have to face lots of difficulties like owing money, losing the trust of friends. But it is great that you overcome them. The road to success is always so hard which not only requires you to work hard, but also requires the courage to face failure and to change your idea when it is necessary. I am a fresh graduate, but I learn a lot from your success, hope you can keep your success in the future, good luck!
- Reply candy568
- Your are determine、ambitions and very motivate for your career.every successful people keep their dreams and they have faith and believe that the dreams will come true.I wish I could have my own company like you in one day.
- Reply sunnyv
- Happy to see your comment. Looking back, I have no regrets because I looked deep into the future, assessed my ability sensibly, made calculated risks carefully and then ventured. The worse that could have happened to me if I fail, was that I just go back to zero and start again. I was single without serious family responsibilities. I always believe that when there are opportunities we should take it because it may not come again. Try our best when we are young and capable. However, this is not for everyone, especially those who have family to care for or their present job is important for living. Sometimes it is ok to stay where you are for some people. It all depends on your own situation or background. However, we must open our minds and do not restrict ourselves too much.
- Reply sunnyv
- You are about to face the same situation as I was in. I am confident that you will suceed according to what you said. You are what you think you are. Your wishes will come true.
- Reply sunnyv
- admin: Inspirational Story!Sweet, sour, bitter and chily all in one. I have been to hell and heaven. There can only be rainbow after rain. Wish you the best too.
- Reply admin
- sunnyv: Sweet, sour, bitter and chily all in one. I have been to hell and heaven. There can only be rainbow after rain. Wish you the best too.I learned a lot from your story. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
- Reply jollity2002
- You did a good job!
Hehe..
A good example!
- Reply Great Tour
- I think what you did was very correct, and trust you will be much more successful.
- Reply empty~empty
- I have felt that I really didn't need a story or a word to inspire me to strugle for my life anymore when I made up my mind to achieve my goals, however when I read your story,it could aslo inspire me.
Inspiration could be a eteral topic.
Thank you for sharing.
- Reply sunnyv
- empty~empty: I have felt that I really didn't need a story or a word to inspire me to strugle for my life anymore when I made up my mind to achieve my goals, howeYes, we all have to face the long and winding road of life. Let us march on without fear.
- Reply shimizu
, Do what you want to do.
Carry it out immediately when you make a decision.
Never doubt your decision and try your best to do anything you do.
Be Strong-willed.
Be well prepared to seize any opportunity you are seeking.
These are what I have gained from your blog.
You are a success not only in business but also in mind！
Perfect oneself in mind is the key to success, do you agree with me？
