The founder of the Chinese web shop giant Jack Ma, 49, is currently the richest person in China with an estimated wealth of $25 billion. The market value of his company is more than $200 billion. Jack Ma was born to poor parents, he used to work as an English teacher. On his road to success he promised himself that money would not change him, and he stayed true to his promise. His role model is Forrest Gump, as portrayed by actor Tom Hanks. “I am that person who, until a short time ago, made $20 a month” he said in one of his interviews.
These are the principles that the businessman follows in his life, as well as his business:
One third of the people will never believe you. Your employees should not work for you, but for a common cause.
Characteristics of a good leader: skill, vision, and endurance.
Money and politics do not fit in one hand. If you make politics, don’t think about money.
The greatest mistake is to give up.
Only a fool uses his mouth to speak. A smart man uses his brain, while a wise person uses his heart.
We are in this world to enjoy life, not to work. It doesnát matter how many successes we’ve had, let’s remember to live.
A true businessman does not have any enemies. If he realizes this, the sky is the limit.
You can complain sometimes, but don’t make a habit of it. Complaining is like alcohol: the more you drink, the thirstier you are.
The world will not remember what you said, only what you did.
Liberty is the most expensive word.
