Donut Supercharged April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 I think most of us deserve it then....... http://vulcanpost.com/7702/jack-ma-youre-still-poor-35-deserve/?fb_action_ids=10151998229752466&fb_action_types=og.likes You are poor because you have no ambition. Jack Ma: Before I founded Alibaba, I invited 24 friends to my house to discuss the business opportunity. After discussing for a full two hours, they were still confused — I have to say that I may not have put myself across in a clear manner manner then. The verdict: 23 out of the 24 people in the room told me to drop the idea, for a multitude of reasons, such as: ‘you do not know anything about the internet, and more prominently, you do not have the start-up capital for this’ etc etc. There was only one friend (who was working in a bank then) who told me, “If you want to do it, just try it. If things don’t work out the way you expected it to, you can always revert back to what you were doing before.” I pondered upon this for one night, and by the next morning, I decided I would do it anyway, even if all of the 24 people opposed the idea. When I first started Alibaba, I was immediately met with strong opposition from family and friends. Looking back, I realised that the biggest driving force for me then was not my confidence in the Internet and the potential it held, but more of this: ”No matter what one does, regardless of failure or success, the experience is a form of success in itself.” You have got to keep trying, and if it doesn’t work, you always can revert back to what you were doing before. As with this quote by T.E. Lawrence – “All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream in the dark recesses of the night awake in the day to find all was vanity. But the dreamers of day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, and make it possible.” Jack Ma: People lose out in life because of these 4 reasons: Being myopic to opportunity Looking down on opportunities Lacking understanding Failing to act quickly enough You are poor, because you have no ambition. Ambition is living a life of great ideals; a magnificent goal in life that must be realised. In this world, there are things that are deemed unfathomable, but there is nothing in this world that cannot be done. The depth of one’s ambition determines the potential of one’ future. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porker Turbocharged April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 The depth of one’s ambition determines the potential of one’ future. I aspire to be an astronaut as a child. However, the highest point I have reached is 30,000 ft above sea level. I deserve it! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 (edited) I Jack Ma: People lose out in life because of these 4 reasons: Being myopic to opportunity Looking down on opportunities Lacking understanding Failing to act quickly enough You are poor, because you have no ambition. Ambition is living a life of great ideals; a magnificent goal in life that must be realised. In this world, there are things that are deemed unfathomable, but there is nothing in this world that cannot be done. The depth of one’s ambition determines the potential of one’ future. it is easy to say whatever concept or ideal you have when you made it. You can even say money can drop form the sky if you believe in it. yes i am a sour grape Edited April 17, 2014 by Jman888 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxilplix Turbocharged April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 Rich and poor is subjective lor. Rich in money? CPF? Health? Love? Family? Joy? Peace? Contentment? Spiritually? Pussy? Dun always marnee marnee marnee lah. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 Yup, he's right. But he should be thankful also when most of us are not as ambitious as him. Otherwise, he could be just a small fry. There're other elements to consider too besides ambitions. Not meant to be an excuse, but that's life. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 Not in this strawberry generation. Some blame the parents for being poor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitanic 6th Gear April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 that's why HDB set age of 35 allowable to buy secondhand flat as given up on you. you are expected to be unwanted. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyhawk2 3rd Gear April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 good grief. more advice from this guy. there are plenty of ambitious people, who work as hard if not harder than him. for every one of him, there are many many many others who failed spectacularly. he just happens to be the luckiest. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knoobie Supercharged April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 success doesn't necessary come at the age of 35.. it could be bigger but later.. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 Some very young already achieved great inroads in their career in the army 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyfitms Twincharged April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 funny that i see alibaba's ad in this thread LOL i'm reaching 35 soon, i think i will deserve it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 He made it, so he can talk big. Very typical of ... these people. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enye Hypersonic April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 Singapore men have 2 more years since Jack doesn't need to serve NS so 37 is the benchmark even so, i still deserve it a number of years ago 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_Atlantis 3rd Gear April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 Jack Ma: People lose out in life because of these 4 reasons: Being myopic to opportunity Looking down on opportunities Lacking understanding Failing to act quickly enough You are poor, because you have no ambition. Ambition is living a life of great ideals; a magnificent goal in life that must be realised. In this world, there are things that are deemed unfathomable, but there is nothing in this world that cannot be done. The depth of one’s ambition determines the potential of one’ future. What crap, the only sure fire way to make money is to print it. sure he made some cash, what else? climb Everest? in china you can be 4ft tall country bumpkin, but as long as you have money others will worship the floor you walk on. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrocarbon Turbocharged April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 He's made it big, good for him. Some of what he says makes sense, but just remember that circumstance and luck plays a part in getting rich too. That said, ambition and hard work is important, so is being able to see opportunities and grab hold of it! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktglfc Hypersonic April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 He can talk whatever he wants as he has made it. For one successful person, there are countless ppl out there who has failed, and yet they have tried the same principle as him. I always believe, LUCK plays a part in whatever you do. No matter how diligent or clever you are, if no LUCK, forget abt it ! Even LKS acknowledged abt this. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 Otherwise, the whole world will be full of rich people liao. He can talk whatever he wants as he has made it. For one successful person, there are countless ppl out there who has failed, and yet they have tried the same principle as him. I always believe, LUCK plays a part in whatever you do. No matter how diligent or clever you are, if no LUCK, forget abt it ! Even LKS acknowledged abt this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 I think the correct opportunities arriving are important in producing an outlier as shown in the book by malcolm gladwell. So don't look down on the unsuccessful as one who did not have a meaningful life. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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