I have seen so many rise to the top so quickly & fall even faster to the pits. That’s part of life & business.
What goes up must come down and what is down will eventually go back up. Tough times do not last, tough people do. This shall also pass. This is not what I really want to talk about.
What I do want to share is that when you are rising and if you do want to stay on top or even sustain when times are bad the following are a few lessons that I have learnt the hard way myself.
1. Stay humble no matter how fast you make your pot of gold. Easy come & easy go. There is a reason for this saying. And it’s very true. That’s goes for everything in life. I advice you to work hard for the luxuries of life so that you know how to appreciate and keep it the right way.
2. Know the circle of friends & influence that you want to surround yourself with. Many will come when your pot of gold is in sight & disappear just as fast when you are in the dumpster.
3. Fast cars, branded watches & bags, big bungalows and all that lavish lifestyle postings on social media platforms will inspire the same kind for a very short period of time till the next flavour of the month “inspires” or excites them to drop you like last months outdated Omakase.
4. One of the biggest mistakes I have made and learn over the years is Never make emotional decisions. It always seems like we can until we get into bigger problems. Being courageous is not sufficient. You really have got to have the base experience, solid network that is willing to pay you $, capacity and capabilities to make it.
5. What is courage? No it’s not having the balls to do what others are not willing. Courage is to continue doing time and again even when you continue to face challenges and obstacles especially when you have lost it all.
#Life #HumilityIsSustainable #ArroganceIsShortlived
42 comments:
"Embracing humility amidst success, choosing genuine connections over fleeting influences, and navigating life with resilience—these are timeless lessons beautifully articulated in the article. A valuable reminder that true courage lies in persistent determination, especially in the face of challenges. Well said!"
The hashtag says it all. Humility is sustainable. In order to go far, one has to be humble enough to accept defeat and rise up again. To separate emotional decisions and rational decisions, very much depends on life experience, ups and downs. That's why experience person like you can make a difference .
The caution against being swayed by materialistic pursuits and the transient nature of external validations serves as a wake-up call to prioritize enduring values over fleeting trends. The advice to avoid emotional decision-making underscores the significance of resilience and strategic thinking in the face of adversity. That is the essence of sustainability. Thank you, Mr. Ernie, for teaching me this valuable lesson!
Great read!
Your emphasis on humility as a cornerstone for a thriving community resonated deeply. In a world often marked by division, your message serves as a call for unity, reminding us that a humble spirit fosters a community that is not only strong but lasting
Thanks , Indeed well said.
Take time to reflect on our experiences and learn from them to continue growing personally and professionally. Simple principle to practice and follow in life. 😇
Thank you Mr Ernie for sharing these insightful reflections on life and success. Your lessons highlight the importance of humility, discernment in relationships, resilience, and avoiding emotional decision-making. These are valuable reminders for navigating the complexities of both personal and professional life.
Thank you Mr. Ernie for sharing these valuable insights! Your lessons on staying humble, choosing the right circle, and making decisions with a clear head really resonate with me. I appreciate the reminder to appreciate success and the importance of courage in facing challenges. Wise words to live by!
- Annette Lim
Thank you for sharing these valuable insights. Its reflects on the common phenomenon of rapid rises and falls in life and business, emphasizing the cyclical nature of success and challenges. This is personal lessons that we can learn for sustaining success, including staying humble, choosing the right circle of friends, and avoiding materialistic pursuits. The importance of making informed, non-emotional decisions and the true essence of courage as perseverance through adversity are highlighted. -Rizal-
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Mr. Ernie. Your advice on staying humble, choosing the right friends, and avoiding emotional decisions is valuable. I appreciate the reminder to appreciate success and face challenges with courage. Your insights are truly inspiring and helpful.
- Nurul
Thank you Mr. Ernie Chen, for providing these helpful insights! Your experiences and lessons learnt are really valuable. Reflecting on one's own journey and offering wisdom to others requires strength. Your emphasis on humility, the value of true connections, and the ephemeral nature of worldly possessions is a timely lesson for all of us. Keep encouraging people with your insights!
Good thought 👍👍👍
Your lessons on humility, genuine connections, and avoiding emotional decisions are invaluable. True courage lies in resilience and determination. Thanks for sharing your wisdom; these reflections resonate with many aspects of life. Looking forward to applying these lessons in both good times and challenging
Absolutely, your sentiment highlights a timeless and valuable principle. Humility, regardless of success, is a quality that not only contributes to personal growth but also fosters positive relationships and a grounded perspective. Thank you Mr Ernie for sharing the thought!
Absolutely, your sentiment highlights a timeless and valuable principle. Humility, regardless of success, is a quality that not only contributes to personal growth but also fosters positive relationships and a grounded perspective. Thank you Mr Ernie for sharing the thought!
Sharing experiences is a way to provide valuable insights for those on the verge of giving up and also for those who have achieved success. It's a reminder that everyone, regardless of their position, can benefit from the wisdom gained along the journey. Thank you very much Mr. Ernie Chen.
Sharing experiences is a way to provide valuable insights for those on the verge of giving up and also for those who have achieved success. It's a reminder that everyone, regardless of their position, can benefit from the wisdom gained along the journey. Thank you very much Mr. Ernie Chen.
Your reflections on the ups and downs of life and business are insightful. Staying humble, choosing your circle wisely, and making decisions thoughtfully are valuable lessons. Thank you Mr. Ernie for sharing your thoughts. 🙏🏻
- Asyraf
Setuju!
Jalan kejayaan yang berkekalan diterajui oleh kesederhanaan, pemilihan bijak dalam hubungan, tumpuan kepada nilai-nilai yang kekal, dan mengelakkan membuat keputusan berdasarkan emosi. Selain itu, keberanian sejati, dan sanggup menyahut cabaran dan halangan, ia membuktikan kekuatan kita walaupun menghadapi rintangan dan cabaran.
_Fadelah_
Absolutely resonating with your insights here. The journey to success is filled with highs and lows, and your reflections on staying humble and appreciating the value of hard work hit the nail on the head. Your emphasis on the importance of a solid support network and making decisions based on logic rather than emotions is spot-on. This post serves as a great reminder for everyone navigating the unpredictable terrain of life and business. Well said!
-Lyana-
What a good way to make people understand "Humility is a journey, arrogance is an endpoint".
Humility is indeed a dynamic and ongoing process of self-discovery and improvement, while arrogance implies a stagnant and inflexible attitude that resists further development. Choosing humility as a journey allows for personal and intellectual growth, while arrogance, as an endpoint, can limit one's potential and hinder meaningful connections with others. Good one and I hope, everyone will read this.
~Indhu~
Stay humble and stay hustle. That's my principle too. I totally can relate to this words of yours, Mr. Ernie. Why ? Because everything in life has a time limit. Even if you manage to stay on top for your whole life, you will leave the world someday and suddenly you are at the bottom again, alone.
This reflection on the rollercoaster of success and failure is a powerful reminder of the importance of staying grounded and resilient in the face of life's uncertainties. The lessons shared here are not just about achieving success but also about sustaining it with integrity and wisdom. It's a profound insight into the journey of growth and the essence of true resilience. Thank you for sharing your hard-won wisdom and inspiring others on their paths.
It's important to maintain your composure and humility in the face of success. You are absolutely right when you say that hard effort and gratitude for what we have are important. It is important to keep in mind that swift wins might vanish just as fast. I appreciate the insightful reminder.
Agreed. Everything that we want to accomplish in life must be sustainable from our goals & dreams, all the way to our habits. Everything that was mentioned above is not only the keys to success but also to have sustainable success. Thank you for the sharing.
Indeed, Mr. Ernie.
You always said, 'How we do something is how we do everything.' When we stay humble and stay focused on growing the business, that's how we can get closer to success. Second, we have to know our circle of friends and influences well so we can raise our standards to be better.
VICKY
Thank you for the sharing. This is really inspire me to keep doing better everyday. And this is the practical thing to apply in the journey of life process for the growth of personal and profesional.
Well said, Mr Ernie. Thank you for sharing these valuable insights!
Staying grounded, surrounding ourselves with genuine connections, and making decisions with a clear mind are indeed crucial for long-term success and fulfillment. Your words serve as a reminder to prioritize humility and resilience in all aspects of life.
Thank you Mr. Ernie for sharing these profound reflections. They are a guiding light for anyone navigating their own journey, reminding us all to stay true to ourselves and keep moving forward, no matter what obstacles we encounter.
Couldn't agree more. Thank you for your insightful words. - Sofea
Mr Ernie reflects on his own experiences of rise and fall, highlighting the transient nature of success and the enduring value of staying grounded. He caution against succumbing to the allure of material wealth and fleeting social approval, advocating instead for a steadfast commitment to authenticity and perseverance. Thank you Mr. Ernie for valuable lessons.
Yes, indeed Mr. Ernie. The above are the lessons of life.
Life has different phases, there are good times & of course bad times. Staying humble anytime, building on the strong foundation and substances are always the key of being sustainable.
I appreciate learning these values from Mr. Ernie and I’ll do as it is. Life isn’t easy, but most importantly we have the right values & mindset to keep at it, it will be leading to a bright ways.
Thank you and appreciate what Mr. Ernie has enriched me.
PORTMAN is where I grew up, it’ll be always my home and bring pride to it. I’m sure it’ll shine brighter & brighter.
Mr Ernie reflects on his own experiences of rise and fall, highlighting the transient nature of success and the enduring value of staying grounded. He caution against succumbing to the allure of material wealth and fleeting social approval, advocating instead for a steadfast commitment to authenticity and perseverance. Thank you Mr. Ernie for valuable lessons.
At first, I didn't believe in all these as I was once a young boy who had a big thought and big ego until I met Mr. Ernie.
Throughout the years with Mr. Ernie, I see a lot of funny, weird, interesting, and meaningful things that happened along the journey. No matter in career, personal, or life. Many interesting real-life case studies that teach me a lot. Of course, Mr. Ernie always concludes it in a very simple and easy to understand manner.
I felt I grew up a lot by experiencing all these things not only in my life but also in seeing these cases happening with my own eyes.
Life lessons can not be learned by just listening. It needs time & experience to feel it. I am glad to have a wise man who always guides me along the journey of my life, and the values are aligned to what I want to learn. Now I have learned the lessons, and I start to see things differently. But it's not surprising that there are still many at my age still struggling with all the above-mentioned. That's life, I am appreciate that I have a great learning journey.
Thank you.
People will never understand this until it really happens to them. Never look for short-term orgasm but aim for long-term and sustainable wealth and success. That's what will make a difference in our lives forever. Thanks for sharing and teaching always.
Key to sustainable wealth and success - “Delay Gratification."
- JL Lai
Very true life lessons that everyone will go through somehow, somewhere, at some point. No matter who you are, these life lessons are sometimes meant to protect you and help you become a better person for something truly great. Appreciating all the life lessons I've been taught in my life has made me a better version of myself today. Thank you, Mr. Ernie, for always providing guidance as a true leader.
Life is awesome and has so much to offer in terms of learning and experiences. Thank you for everything, and here's to a great and fruitful year ahead, starting from now.
Ivy
Live to learn or learn to live?
Life is a very interesting story to study. People only will learn when they decided to learn from the mistakes.
Be at the top and stay at the top is a good but able to sustain when times are bad that's something else.
Mentor that willing to teach about life lesson is hard to come by. I am grateful that I have someone - Ernie Chen, my life mentor that I always learn something from him.
I think the spirit of never giving up and persisting to the end will lead to true success. As the saying goes, hard work may not necessarily lead to success, but giving up will definitely not lead to success, so keep going.
Thanks Mr Ernie, Life is always about learning, learning and learning. As a human being we always will learn from our mistakes.Mistakes will always will lead to become a good or better person. Perhaps, life is not only about learning. Throughout learning we’ve gained insight is more important. So, as a human being we should take care of ourselves first as we have been taught from the lesson.
Your wisdom on the fleeting nature of success and the importance of humility and rational decision-making resonates deeply. Thank you Mr Ernie for sharing these invaluable lessons.
Your reflections on the journey of success and the importance of humility and resilience are deeply inspiring. Your insights into staying grounded and fostering genuine connections serve as invaluable reminders for navigating life's challenges with grace and clarity. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experiences—it's truly a beacon of light for anyone striving for lasting success amidst life's trials.
Thank you and I appreciate Mr. Ernie for the guidance throughout the journey.
Thank you for the incredible insight Mr. Ernie. Life will always be a rollercoaster, not always good or bad. Working hard and being consistent with what you do will get you closer to achieving success. 💪🏻
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