Maybe I'm not suitable for business. From the initial Taobao, to the micro-store and WeChat business, it was a mess, especially Taobao, which didn't invest much money, but didn't even earn one-tenth of the money back, and finally had to give up.
Some people say that I didn't devote myself at all; If someone still wants me, just go to work honestly and squat in an office. Why do you have to fix those hard things all day? Some people even say that I have only a little talent, that's all. Frankly speaking, these three voices still linger in my ears. I am an indomitable person and don't want to be overwhelmed by these negative "warnings". But as it turns out, I'm a person who doesn't like to worry too much, so how can I run a business?
My friend told me that doing business is simple, but everything is difficult at the beginning.
When I was working in the center last year, I was invited by a friend to meet a "client". Frankly speaking, that "client" is actually my friend's cousin, brother Xiaoguo. My friend will pick me up as soon as I get off the train. On the way to see Brother Xiaoguo, my friend briefly introduced Brother Xiaoguo's company. Brother Xiaoguo, who was born as a soldier and started from scratch, is a small company, which can be called "studio" or "leather bag company" in plain English. In fact, there are many such companies at present, and the benefits are not bad.
The purpose of meeting me this time is nothing more than asking for money. According to friends, the benefits of small companies have not been very good in the past six months. In fact, it is "half dead." I asked my friend Xiao Guoge how much he wanted. My friend ordered it, but he didn't speak, and then blurted out "hundreds of thousands". I was instantly "surprised" that a mini-scale "leather bag company" wanted "hundreds of thousands", and my appetite was really not small.
"That Guo Ge office about how many suites, rent, or buy? What about his credit report? How much water does the bank have? "
My friend was puzzled by my question. He said that he would know when he met Brother Xiaoguo.
Later, my friends and I went to a cafe. My friends said I was very literary and told my cousin in advance that we would meet in the cafe. Frankly speaking, I am very grateful to my friends.
Two people came out to meet us. One of them is small, and the chubby one is a little brother. Brother Xiaoguo politely asked me and my friends to go in first, then ordered a cup of jujube tea in the bar and went to the second floor.
I sit face to face with my little brother, my friend sits on my left, and my little brother sits at another table. I don't know why. Then, Brother Xiaoguo and I talked a lot about books, reading, life and people. I forgot at that time that it was only the first time we met!
Later, the Xiaoguo brothers talked about the business part. He said he was stupid, especially at school, and he stuttered badly. Of course, there is a strong sense of inferiority. He said that at school, he was almost in a state of no matter what he asked, and the teacher didn't care, so he was too lazy to study. Later, I got so confused that my family was "out of control" and I stepped into the ranks of "troops" with one order. He said he was grateful for those years in the army, when he really exercised a person. It never occurred to him that a muddleheaded person could live a serious life one day.
"But it's really too bitter!"
By the dim light, I clearly saw the glittering and translucent light in the corner of my eye.
Perhaps, the dialogue between some people can really quietly open another window of each other. Xiao Guoge said that he rarely mentioned these stories in front of others, especially those who were unfamiliar with them. He said he forgot for a moment that he was here to talk business. I smiled and said "I'm sorry".
Although the business failed, he would rather talk to me for a long time. He said that he suffered from a "serious" stutter because of his inferiority, especially in front of people, and he couldn't say a coherent sentence at all, especially when talking about business contracts with people. He always felt a stone hanging in his heart, "scared, timid and scared." Brother Xiao Guo said that he had no confidence to teach an axe in front of those partners. Others are elites, who have worked hard in business for many years. They are either 2 1 1 or turtles.
He said that in order to improve his confidence, he went to Tsinghua University for further study. Because his knowledge can't reach that level, he often sleeps in the middle of the night and gets up at dawn. He spent four or even ten times the efforts of others and finally got the "diploma". He said that although he has some confidence in his heart, he is still confused in the face of those highly educated executives. Often nervous and at a loss. Later, he corrected his stuttering in front of the mirror every day, gave himself a big smile every day, and regarded himself in the mirror as those "big bosses" He said that 365 days a year, he never gave up a day. Fortunately, many things happen. Now he doesn't look like a person with a severe stutter.
Frankly speaking, the Xiaoguo brothers are really inspirational. He changed from a nobody to a "rich man" with a car and a house, relying entirely on his own efforts and efforts. He said he had a problem, that is, he didn't want to give up. He admits that he never thought that he could "mix" into this fairly acceptable state, and at most he was like a down-to-earth farmer of the previous generation.
Speaking of books, I'm really ashamed. I have never even heard of the name of the book mentioned by the Xiaoguo brothers. He said that he didn't like reading at all, but he didn't have any ink in his stomach, for fear that what he said in business was "rough". Later, he said that he always wanted to be a "Confucian businessman".
I admire Brother Guo very much. He started from scratch, and it's hard for me to go to heaven. When the stress index exceeds the expected estimated worst value, what little confidence I have is also disappearing a little bit.
Colleagues say he thinks highly of me, but he doesn't think highly of himself.
Once upon a time, I played the role of a source of strength and cheered others up. Now, I can't afford the courage myself. Think about Guo Ge. If I were him, I might not be what I am now.
"Businessman", what is a businessman? A person who takes some tangible or intangible resources of himself or society as a tool to obtain profits and assumes certain social responsibilities, or refers to a person who conducts business activities in his own name and takes it as his regular business.
It seems that I don't fit the definition of a businessman at all. I don't know how to use social resources to make profits, and I don't have lasting patience. If I have to give up this idea, I won't give up.
I'm not suitable for business, but I really want to try.