Biking farther and faster as compared to having ambitious goals in business

It is about getting better...

Rizal Philippines
September 10, 2017

I recall the kuwento about John Gokongwei  that putting up new businesses is not about making more money.  It is about oneself. The struggle about oneself and your ability and your  degree of self development and self mastery. That is true.

Making more much money does not mean much but helping others earn more, helping advocacy, improving places and what people can enjoy do matter.  But this requires more effort, more resources and determination.  As you pursue  these goals, being lofty means more obstacles.  Not all your people are aligned to your vision. Not even your relatives.The external forces are not as cooperative.  (The govt agencies) But one  knows that these can be overcome. With determination, and persistence, all ducks get ligned up with ones goal.

It is akin to biking when one is senior.  The butt aches, the back are stiff, the reflexes are not as sharp, the thighs and legs get hurt faster.  But one bikes and bikes and even aspires for ambitious destinations: steep hills and distances of over 100 kms  and more and with very young people.

What I see is that biking is not about equipment new bikes or group sets (carbon fiber or whatever).  Ordinary bikes will do.  What matter is the will power;  the lung power and the thighs and the legs.  Not better and more expensive bikes.