So what is your definition of success?
It’s really hard to measure.
A lot of journalists would ask me about how much my companies make. And of course I’m not comfortable in answering that. But they need numbers to sell in their media. Apparently people still need that to be motivated. So they’d keep pushing me to answer in each and every way. ‘Til at one point I’d answer that now I personally make minimum 20x higher than my last salary and they will all will stop right there and nodding :))
But I never felt I’m successful. I always say, I’m on my way there. It needs courage to actually declare self successful. That’s why I need time to think before writing my business book ‘Easy Biz’ because I don’t think my experience is enough already to share. But now that I got positive feedback on how people motivated to start their own business after reading the book, it makes me confident that no matter where you are in your business stage, you can always inspire others in positive ways. Now, I realize that my definition of success is when I be able to share more with others.
Congratulations to 12 amazing business owners that have the courage to write their inspiring stories. They show us passion, consistency, and values in building their business. And all that really inspire me (and hopefully many others).
Thank you Es Teler 77 @77EsTeler and Mbak Felicia Nugroho @flishn for supporting the Entrepreneur Story book, self published at NulisBuku.com @NulisBuku .
Quoting Sary, the winner of the writing challenge: “Success is when we start to do something we love.”
Hope you can define your own success!
7 comments
Linda says:
Aug 22, 2011
di Indonesia sukses sering disama artikan dengan great money. thanks for always be my inspiration Ollie
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Andhika Wijaya Kurniawan says:
Aug 22, 2011
Ngeri… btw Congratz Ollie
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suzannita says:
Aug 22, 2011
That’s really Cool…. good job dear… ^m^
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Felicia Nugroho says:
Aug 22, 2011
Thank you Ollie, very nicely written:)
It’s been quite inspiring reading of all the stories and I’m happy we could be part of the happy stories:D
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atika says:
Aug 23, 2011
Dear Ollie,
Aku izin link blog kamu yah. Blognya full of inspiration *indeed*. Thank you so much:)
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Lida says:
Aug 24, 2011
20 times last salary? You mean last profit? Truly amaze …. Wish you all the best.
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