The greatest beneficiaries of e-commerce should be merchants. We earn money by providing tools, but often those who build the tools amass vast fortunes while the users remain confused, which is not right. The so-called "new economy" is when traditional enterprises leverage the internet to create exponential economic growth. However, there is currently a disconnect between the old and new economies.
Internet companies will inevitably make mistakes, and they must. The biggest mistake a company can make is to stand still or to avoid making mistakes altogether. The key lies in summarizing and reflecting on these errors to run better tomorrow. Mistakes are unavoidable; the key is to avoid making the same mistake twice.
Entrepreneurs should focus on improving the current environment rather than merely complaining or protesting. The state has much to manage. If you fail, the responsibility lies with you. In an era where some succeed and others fail, the failure is due to one's own shortcomings. Even if you feel unlucky, the root cause is often your own actions.
When you have the ability to attract a crowd—for instance, by striking a gong—if you master that fundamental skill, the performance itself will naturally flourish.
Smartness is the enemy of wisdom. Fools speak with their mouths, smart people speak with their brains, but wise people speak from the heart. Always remember never to consider yourself the smartest person; truly smart people know there is always someone smarter than them.
