i believe if you have a strong business plan, you wont fail.

everyone can blame the economy when it is bad but are you saying no company will survive during bad economy?

example of two companies that was doing extremely well during this current economy crisis is Hap Seng and Ekovest. These two companies are not selling ordinary goods which ordinary people can afford to buy. They are selling luxury products which costs a fortune to some. Yet they sold even more as compared to better economy days.

I don't know about enjoying one life right now when I can't see myself progressing in the sense of having my future investment protected.

Yes, work life balance is important rather than having so much money when one will only end up using the money to treat themselves in the hospitals. But, you do know that raising cost of living is something not to be ignored though.

What you are working hard right now, might or might not be able to reap good profit in the future. But if we are to perceive to live adequately, how can one sustain and live in this constant changing environment of our world?

We can always live and think simple, but our life in our country will never ever be simple.

Long time ago, Alibaba Jack Ma was seeking funding and advice from his best friends

His friends reply was "don't"

The initial Alibaba got delayed but now...

alright /k. you heard TS. jom semua makan gaji saja.

Well when you're young it's actually the best time to come out and do business. Most people I see earning 5k and above with either a house or car to pay would not consider since they area already in the "zone".

i can say majority of people here thinking of jumping into a sector that has little to do with their job & expertise, like opening restaurants when they don't know how to cook, or never cooked in their life, or jumping into cafe, clothing, fashion, and most of them know nothing about economics, finance & accountings.

rarely people venture into the business they profess in, because they know entry barrier is high and lots of hidden tapes or cables you need, so they gave up their profession and venture into something they think is "Open Market". Not knowing there is no such thing as Open Market, every Market has their Big Players, just some you don't see them because they open shops with different names or under different companies.

those that start their own biz in their professional field usually highly skilled in the field, but these people are very rare, usually they get promoted high enough or gets some perks so they don't leave their comfort zones, many that do, end up going back as employee due to the stress that came with the money.

sure, tell you you will make $1 million this year you will raise both hands without thinking, later, you start to regret the time & effort & stress involved.

I actually dread on this prospect. Our job market is not improving. If I have to do low end job, i better start a business now. Do it when failing does not matter that much.

Yes, often times I do heard of that but most of the time, they tend to forget about their plan like cafe, clothing and etc. There might be others jumping into a sector due to their personal interest or conflict which I came to know a few, whereby they did very well in the engineering line and they choose to open the door and jump into the sea in search of their life.

Mind to tell you that three of my friends did that last year and I found them doing quite well although not as good as being employed and they seems energetic chasing after what is more actual life-full kind of objectives.

From one out of them, he utilized his professions as well as his connection which really helps him a lot though.

It's hard to believe hard work really pays off nowadays unless we consciously know how to break the barrier and plan ahead.

that is the story he tells you. in fact, that is the story all successful businessman tells you.

they will never tell you the real story & their true secrets.

You don't even know who is behind Jack Ma.

if your business no need much money or you have the money to splash then feel free to.

assuming you can handle the stress of 24/7 thinking about your business.

you expect too much in life, be prepared to get disappointed big time.

there is a reason why Kampung folks & less intelligent people are usually more happy & content with their lives even though they are poorer than smart big city people like you.