9 success lessons from Hong Kong's richest man

Born a young man who dropped out of school, Li Ka-shing is now the richest man in Hong Kong (China) with a total fortune of up to 28.8 billion USD.

Li Ka-shing once wrote an article that was like a plan to be able to buy a house and a car within 5 years.9 secrets that entrepreneurs can learn to reach success.

Invite people who are more successful than you to dinner

Always remember to invite people who are wiser and richer than you or who have helped you in your career to dinner. Don’t forget to do this every month. After a year, these people will bring you great value. Not only will your reputation and influence increase, but you will also build a good and generous image.

Book Addict

When you buy books, read them carefully and remember the lessons and strategies taught in them. Sharing what you read with others in your own words will increase your credibility and strengthen your relationships.

Mr. Li Ka-shing currently has total assets of 28.8 billion USD. Photo: Nextshark

Learn to sell

It would be great if you could get a part-time sales job. It is difficult, but it is the fastest way to learn the art of selling, a specialized skill that is indispensable for your future career. All successful entrepreneurs are good at selling. They have the ability to sell their dreams and visions. Once you get into sales, you will understand what you should and should not sell. Use your sensitivity to market factors to determine product needs and run your business from there.

Don't overspend

Try to minimize your purchases of clothes and shoes, you can buy them when you are rich. Save your money to buy gifts for your loved ones and tell them your financial plans and goals. Tell them the reason you are saving is to serve your plans, goals and dreams.

Learn by helping

Entrepreneurs everywhere need help. Take advantage of every opportunity to get a side job. This will help you train your will and improve your skills. You will quickly develop your public speaking skills and get closer to your financial goals.

Start planning as early as possible

Life, career and happiness are all created by you. When you are poor, stay home less and go out more. When you are rich, stay home more and go out less. That is the art of living. When you are poor, spend more money on others. When you are rich, spend money on yourself. Many people are doing the opposite.

Don't let your ego control you.

When you are poor, be good to others. Don’t be calculating. When you are rich, you must learn to make others be good to you and treat yourself better. When you are poor, throw yourself out there for others to “exploit”. When you are rich, you must take care of yourself and don’t let others take advantage of you easily. These are the complexities of life that many people don’t understand.

Don't show off your wealth to others.

When you are poor, let others see how you spend your money. When you are rich, don't show off, but quietly spend money on yourself. When you are poor, you must be generous. When you are rich, don't let others think you spend money recklessly.

Be strict with yourself

When you are young, don't be afraid of being poor. You need to know how to invest in yourself to increase your knowledge and status. You need to clearly define what is important and worth investing in. Try to avoid spending money on clothes but choose to buy some items that show class. Limit eating out and if you do, consider the cost carefully. When inviting someone to dinner, make sure that they have bigger dreams and work harder than you.

According to VNE