Jack Ma in the Philippines
By moonchild117
@moonchild117 (1987)
Philippines
October 26, 2017 2:26am CST
Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba internet group and one of the wealthiest and most successful businessman in Asia, was in the Philippines yesterday. He responded to a request by a student leader in the prestigious De La Salle University in Manila. There, he shared to students many things about business and what people should have to be successful in a business.
There were lots of quotable quotes like "a good boss is better than a good company," "don't be discouraged when people don't help you," and others about the role of learning in school and work and having long preparation in order to succeed.
I think my favorite quote that day was "no matter how smart you are, if you don't learn to work with people, you will never succeed." I guess I can relate? Hahaha! 
His roots and his climb to success is something inspirational. I hope I can have even just a bit of success that Jack Ma has.
His roots and his climb to success is something inspirational. I hope I can have even just a bit of success that Jack Ma has.6 people like this
7 responses
@moonchild117 (1987)
• Philippines
26 Oct 17
That's true. He really climbed the ladder to success. He said before that he was a "bad student" and failed a lot of exams back then. But now, he's one of the most successful people in the world!
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@magallon (19279)
• Philippines
26 Oct 17
@moonchild117 we really cannot tell every man's future. I just wish that I have the same luck as him...
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@moonchild117 (1987)
• Philippines
26 Oct 17
@magallon That's true. When someone asked if how can one person be like him, he answered "Don't be like Jack Ma. Be yourself." So I guess luck will be our own doing.
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@moonchild117 (1987)
• Philippines
26 Oct 17
Yes. He persevered and did not give up. That's a big factor in why he became successful in business and in life.
@moonchild117 (1987)
• Philippines
30 Oct 17
Me, too. I heard that selected guests were able to ask him a question directly.
I just watched the video on DLSU's Facebook page. They posted the whole talk there.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
30 Oct 17
@moonchild117 I do not have a FB account. i guess I'll view the video in YouTube.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
27 Oct 17
sounds interesting. hope you manage it
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@moonchild117 (1987)
• Philippines
27 Oct 17
Yes, he is. And his life and business experience can be an inspiration for everybody.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
26 Oct 17
I also heard he was disappointed with internet speed in our country. Not good for business especially alibaba which is net based.
@moonchild117 (1987)
• Philippines
26 Oct 17
Yes, he said that. But then he said that this was an opportunity for telcos to improve. I believe Smart and Globe released their statements after he said that.
But then he said that this was an opportunity for telcos to improve. I believe Smart and Globe released their statements after he said that.@moonchild117 (1987)
• Philippines
27 Oct 17
@ilocosboy remember the time the local telcos stopped Telstra from entering the Philippines?
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
26 Oct 17
still its a negative comment for telcos, and its up to the government now to allow other players here. Maybe Jack Ma can help.
@moonchild117 (1987)
• Philippines
27 Oct 17
Yes, he does. He's really a success story, a self-made man. One to look up to.
