Li Ka-shing's Classic Quotations

1. 17 years old began to work as a wholesale salesman, and I know more about the difficulty of making money and the hardships of life. I'll do it if people do it for 8 hours 16 hours.

In our society, there are countless people who have made great achievements from scratch without a college degree, among which outstanding entrepreneurs are even more eye-catching. They contribute to society through their own activities, and society rewards them with lofty honor and great wealth.

3. Smart merchants can penetrate business awareness into everything in life, even every gesture. Businessmen full of business cells can make money anytime and anywhere.

I must be fully prepared before doing anything. Doing business and handling things has always been like this. For example, the Observatory says the weather is fine, but I often ask myself, what will I do if a typhoon is announced in five minutes? I should keep this mental preparation when I do business in Hong Kong.

A shrewd businessman can only exert the function of business intelligence to the extreme if he has a keen sense of smell, while an insensitive company boss often does nothing behind closed doors.

I never stop reading books about new technologies and knowledge, so that I won't be out of touch with the trend of the times because I don't know new information.

7. Even if I have 100 power, I will save 200 power to attack, instead of giving it a shot.

8. Don't forget to expand cautiously, and don't forget to expand cautiously. ..... What I emphasize is to strike a balance between prudence and enterprising. The ship must sail fast, but it must withstand the wind and waves.

9. Don't be too optimistic in good times, and don't be too pessimistic in bad times. The most important thing is to have foresight. Killing the goose that lays the golden egg is a short-sighted behavior.

10. There is no need to hesitate. Competition is not only a struggle, but also a battle of wits. If you don't even have this courage, how can you stand in the mall and surpass the land?

1 1. Be sincere and responsible to others, and "make more good relationships" will naturally get more help from others. A carefree life has no desires, no wild desires, a peaceful mind and many setbacks.

12. In adversity, you should ask yourself whether you have enough conditions. When I am in adversity, I think I am enough! Because I am diligent, thrifty and persistent, I am willing to learn and build a reputation.

13. Doing business must be the same as playing ball. If the first shot is not good, keep calm and plan when shooting the second shot. That doesn't mean you will lose. Just like business, there are ups and downs. When you are in adversity, you should calmly consider how to deal with it.

14. I am modest on the surface, but I am actually proud. Others keep the status quo every day, but I always want to get up. So when I do business, I should be alert to myself. If I continue to have such a proud heart, I will hit a wall sooner or later.

15. When doing business by going up a flight of stairs, there should be no greed, let alone insatiable greed.

16. Any kind of industry, if there is a trend of rushing headlong into mass action and excessive development, will cause disaster.

17. always pay attention to whether there is business to do around you, and you will seize the opportunity. The sooner you start, the better. When something unusual happens, I will immediately think of making money, which is the quality that a businessman should have.

18. Without talents, it is also a futile wish to build a strong country. On the other hand, countries with scarce resources can overcome all kinds of difficulties and make the national situation prosperous if they are rich in talents and are good at opening up new sources and reducing expenditure. Historically, countries with poor resources are not necessarily weak, which can be proved.

19. If not so many people work for me today, even if I have three heads and six arms, I can't handle so many things, so the key to success is to have someone who can help you and is willing to work with you. This is my philosophy.

20. Don't keep mentioning me. What kind of superman I am is the result of our joint efforts. There are 300 generals around me, of whom 100 are foreigners and 200 are Hong Kong people in their prime.

2 1. The name of the Yangtze River is based on the principle that the Yangtze River does not choose small streams, because you must have such an open mind before you can accommodate small streams. How can it become the Yangtze River without small tributaries?

22. In my mind, regardless of your skin color and nationality, as long as you contribute to the company, are loyal, are willing to do things and have a sense of belonging, that is, have a long-term plan, I will help him gradually become a core member after a period of time. This is the consistent policy of our company.

23. The commander-in-chief is the commander-in-chief of a group army. Picking up a machine gun is never as good as an organ gunner, and operating a cannon is never as good as an artillery team. But as the commander-in-chief of the group army, don't worry about this. As long as you know how to use the strategy, the whole organization is very important.

24. There is a steady stream of talents. It is natural for you to be kind to others, and anyone in the world can be your core figure.

25. Knowing people and being good at their duties, most people will have some strengths and some weaknesses. They should do their best, allocate according to their needs and act according to their abilities.

It is no exaggeration to say that a large enterprise is like a big family, and every employee is a member of this big family. With their great contribution to the whole family, they really should take their income. On the other hand, employees support the whole company, and the company should thank them for being right.

27. People who don't bend their backs for five buckets of rice abound. You must never hurt the dignity of others. Dignity is fragile and can't stand any harm.

28. In my enterprise, the turnover rate and job-hopping rate of employees are very low, and there has never been a strike. The most important thing is that employees have a sense of belonging and unite as one.

29. If you have money, everyone will earn and share the profits, so that some people are willing to cooperate. If it is fair to take 10% of the shares, it is ok to take 1 1%, but if you only take 9% of the shares, the financial resources will roll in.

30. I always say that relatives are not necessarily cronies. You have to get along with someone for a long time, and you think his thinking is as positive as yours, so you should be able to trust him; He will do every important job you give him, and this person can be your confidant.

3 1. It is more difficult for people to put forward business requirements. It will be easier for you to do business if it comes to you. So how did business come to you? Then make friends. How to make friends? Then be kind to others and give full consideration to their interests.

32. If you have ideas other than money and keep something you are proud of, life will be more meaningful.

In the past, I used to teach my children how to do things, but now I sometimes talk about business with them ... but about one-third of them talk about business and two-thirds teach them how to be a man. Because the world is required by universities.

34. Bad guys should be guarded against, but after all, bad guys are in the minority. People can't stop eating because of choking, or even shut their friends out to prevent a few bad guys. More importantly, in order to guard against the suspicion and calculation of bad people, you will inevitably become a loner, you will lose your friends and your business partners, and you will only end in failure.

Those who give us advice in private and point out our mistakes are true friends.

36. Business cooperation must meet three preconditions: first, both parties must have cooperative interests, second, they must have the will to cooperate, and third, both parties must have the intention to enjoy the glory of * * *. These three are indispensable.

37. Unfair, rich and expensive are like floating to me. This is my money. If a dollar falls on the ground, I will pick it up. It's not mine. I won't even take10 million yuan to my door. Every penny I earn can be made public, that is to say, it is not the money I earned inexplicably.

I think it is most important to take care of each other's interests. We can't just focus on our own interests. The two complement each other. If we are willing to make profits and benefit each other, we will eventually bring greater benefits to ourselves. People who take advantage of petty gain will have no friends. This is what my mother told me when I was young, and it is also true in business.

Once a person breaks his promise once, others will never want to associate or do business with him again next time. Others would rather find someone they can trust than find him again, because his bad faith may bring a lot of trouble.

40. If you win the trust of others, you must make a promise. Once you make a promise, you must be responsible for it to the end. Even if you encounter difficulties halfway, you must stick to your promise.

4 1. The happiest thing in my life is that I not only finished what I promised to help others, but also did better than they asked. When I fulfilled these commitments, the feeling of excitement was indescribable. ...

42. The world is learning. Everyone in the world is very clever. It's not easy to convince everyone and like them?

Pay attention to your reputation, work hard, be kind to others and keep your promises, which will be very helpful to your career.

44. Keep your word and be a friend. Over the years, almost until today, people from any country, China people from any province, and my partners have become good friends after cooperation, and they have never been unhappy, which is something I am proud of.

Personally, I want nothing in my life. Food and shelter are very simple. I don't want too much property for the gift from God. If I can do more things beneficial to the long-term stability of mankind, nation and country in this life, I will never tire of it.

46. Keep a low profile to avoid catching shadows and becoming the target of others' attacks. If you don't express yourself too much, you won't arouse hostility from others, and others can't capture your truth.

47. If I count money alone, I can't rank sixth or seventh in Hong Kong. What I said is based on facts. But I think a rich man depends on how he does it. According to my current practice, I feel very rich, that's for sure.

48. The most important thing in life is to make people sincerely like you and admire you, not your financial resources, nor to make people listen to you on the surface.

49. Never agree to get married by hook or by crook in order to succeed.

50. An entrepreneur with a sense of mission should strive to stick to the right path, so I believe everyone will achieve success to varying degrees.

5 1. To be a successful leader, we should not only work hard, but also listen to others' opinions, be patient, consider others' opinions before putting forward our own opinions, and the most important thing is to create new ideas ... As a leader, the first and most important thing is to "be strict with yourself and be tolerant of others"; Second. Let others be willing to work for themselves and have a sense of belonging. A large organization must be organized according to *. In an enterprise with twenty or thirty people, leaders are most successful when they are at the forefront. When the scale is expanded to several hundred people, leaders still have to take part in the work, but they are not necessarily the first people to go ahead. Have an orderly bowel movement, or you will have to beat the board sooner or later. There are many such examples. Banks that have operated for more than 100 years have all closed down.

52. We must defend before attacking, which must be completed before each policy is implemented. When I started attacking, I wanted to make sure that I had more than 100% ability. In other words, even if I have 100 power, I must save 200 power to attack, instead of giving it a shot.

53. Instead of cleaning up the mess at last, or even doing business at a loss, it was better to exercise rational restraint at that time.

54. Big businessmen only pay attention to their small pockets and the big market in the world. The same businessman, different vision, different realm, different results.

55. In a rapidly changing society, you should seek innovation, strengthen your ability and be prepared for danger in times of peace. No matter how well you develop, you should always be ready.

56. The Chinese nation is hardworking, brave and persevering. Although there have been humiliations and beatings in the past, if we follow the right path now, it will surely have a bright future. No matter which country or nation, they all love their country. ...

57. It is difficult to strive for the upper reaches, but it is also full of opportunities. When we do anything, we should be ambitious, set lofty goals and motivate ourselves with enthusiasm.

58. People should have ambition first, knowledge second and perseverance third. If they are ambitious, they will never be dirty.

59. Knowledge not only refers to the contents of textbooks, but also includes the overall elements such as social experience, civilized culture and the spirit of the times, so as to be competitive. Knowledge is the capital of the new era, and people in their fifties and sixties can achieve success through hard work. Today's Hong Kong wants to grab knowledge and win with knowledge.

People praise me as a superman, but I am not an excellent operator by nature. Up to now, I can only say that the operation is ok. After many setbacks and tribulations, I understand some operation points.

6 1. In today's competitive world, if you pay more, you can win more. Just like the Olympic Games, if you run a short distance race, although the first runner wins, it is only a little better than the second and third runners. As long as you hurry, you will win.

When you make a decision, you should move towards your goal wholeheartedly. Always remember that reputation is your greatest asset, and you should build it today.

There is no absolute formula for business success, but if we can rely on certain principles, we can greatly improve our chances of success.

A miserable life is the best exercise in my life, especially as a salesman, which makes me learn a lot and understand a lot. So these are things I can't buy in 1 100 million days.

65. I think diligence is the key to personal success. As the saying goes, "No pains, no gains", the rewards and achievements a person gets have a great relationship with his efforts. Luck is only a small factor, and personal efforts are the most basic conditions for creating a career.

66. In fact, the process of starting a business is a process of perseverance and perseverance. There's no secret in this, but it's not easy to be really thrifty as China's old saying goes. Moreover, from the beginning of starting a business, we must keep learning and seize the opportunity.

67. After reading Su Dongpo's story, I know what it means to be injured for no reason. Su Dongpo had no ambition, but he was framed by others. His brother is right: "My brother's fault lies in his fame and his high profile." This is really a helpless mistake.

68. I was modest on the surface when I was young, but in fact I was very proud at heart. Why are you proud? Because when my colleagues went to play, I went to school to ask; They remain the same every day, while their knowledge is increasing day by day.

69. My little tree grew up in the sand beaten by wind and rain. You can try it on the mountain. How hard it is to pull out the young trees that grow out of the gravel! But the young trees that grow from the cracks in the stones are more vital.

70. The world of technology is as deep as the sea. As Zeng Guofan said, you must be "wise and knowledgeable". When you know a skill and are proud of it, you will know that it is as deep as the sea, but I have never been as deep as the sea. I only know that others have been ahead of us for decades, and we are just catching up now. There is a lot to learn.

7 1. No matter what industry, the harder you work, the greater the possibility of failure, but if you have knowledge and no funds, then a little effort can be rewarded and you are likely to succeed.

In the past, you could succeed in business with some skills and agility. But now entrepreneurs must have rich knowledge assets and be very familiar with geography, customs, human feelings, market research and accounting statistics at home and abroad.

73. It is of course best to draw conclusions based on your own experience, but a lot of time is wasted. It is best if one can combine book knowledge with practical work.

Entrepreneurs in the next century will be completely different from me, because the success of entrepreneurs in the new century depends on technology and knowledge, not money.

75. As parents, it is certainly a little hard for their children to leave their hometown and relatives at the age of fifteen or sixteen and go out for further study alone, but for their future, even if they can't bear it.

76. If you fail in the competition, then you fail in time; On the contrary, if you win, you will win in time.

77. Not everything in the world can be solved with money, but there are many things that need money to solve.

78. My money comes from society and should be used for society. I don't need money anymore. I make money not just for myself. Do more public welfare for the company, shareholders and society, and give the extra money to the disabled and the poor.

79. If you really fail, you don't have to resent it. If you have a chance to make a comeback slowly, as long as you are alive, you still have the capital to make the final decisive battle.

Apart from making money to satisfy one's sense of accomplishment, one's purpose is to make one's life better. If a person only pays attention to making money and sacrifices his health, it is worthwhile.

8 1. Work input is very important. If you are interested in your career, you will certainly do well.

Try to find time to have a good rest. Only by getting a good rest can we have abundant and vigorous energy to face all kinds of unexpected things.

I don't pay much attention to the brand of clothes and shoes. It is common to wear a suit for ten or eight years. Five of my ten pairs of leather shoes are old. Leather shoes are worn. It's a pity to throw them away. You can still wear it when it's mended. The watch I wear is also very common, and it has been used for many years.

84. I think the happiness of a family is the most important thing, and the ups and downs of business are small things. Start business today and close down tomorrow. The happiness of a family is the most important.

85. Apart from creating prosperity and employment, the greatest role of business is to serve human needs. Enterprises seek profits for shareholders, but they must adhere to a fixed culture. One of the achievements of operating here is the best way for the long-term development of enterprises.

86. In order to meet the needs of the development of the times and for the survival and development of enterprises themselves, enterprises must reshape their corporate image with market as the guide, innovation as the means and efficiency as the core.

87. If we want to survive in the Yangtze River, we must compete; In order to compete, we must have good quality. Only by ensuring quality can we ensure credibility and the development and growth of the Yangtze River.

88. I have constraints on myself. I don't do all the profitable businesses. I can't make money in some businesses ... As we all know, some enterprises are harmful to people, even if society allows it.

89. The wholehearted dedication of leaders is the biggest motivation of enterprises. Only by interacting with employees and respecting colleagues can team spirit be established. Talent is hard to find, and creative, brave and cautious colleagues should be well rewarded and show a clear future.

90. For an employee, if he is usually so-so, I will be angry and criticize him, but he sometimes does something wrong, so you should give him a chance to correct it.

9 1. Most people have some advantages and disadvantages. It seems that the elephant's appetite is measured by barrels, and a spoonful of ants is enough. From each according to his ability, take what he needs and act according to his ability; Just like a machine, if the main components need to be started at 500 horsepower, it can also play a role, although half horsepower is much smaller than five horsepower.

92. The ancients in China said: "Never change without its ancestors." This "sect" means "realistic and reasonable". Change is bound to change. The world is colorful and ever changing.

93. Give employees good treatment and prospects, and make them feel valued. Of course, there must be a good system of supervision and checks and balances, otherwise good people will go bad.

94. Although the boss is under great pressure, being a boss earns much more money than employees, so I always remind myself to think more about employees and let them get the benefits they deserve.

95. I think we should be as systematic and enterprising as the west, and do it from two aspects, instead of being completely westernized or completely Confucian. Confucianism has both advantages and disadvantages, which is not enough for progress.

96. A small family business should do this with one hand and one foot. When the company grows up, it is very important to give employees a sense of belonging and make them feel at ease. The way of management is simply to know people and be good at their duties, but in principle, you should have a sense of belonging and like you.

97. Only with a broad mind can we be less proud and think that we are outstanding in all aspects, and then we can realize the advantages of others and get help from others. This is what the ancients called "tolerance is great."

98. There is room for everything, because people are human beings and people are not gods, so mistakes are inevitable. If you can forgive others, forgive them.