#035 Why hasn't a complete set of bed sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases been sold yet? (29/01/2023)

Welcome to another weekly journal entry! Today I want to talk about a brand new bedding product that we've been secretly working on lately, a complete set of sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases that we've never sold before.

Let me first give you some background: Actually, quite a few customers have inquired about buying complete bedding sets, but the reason we haven't made them yet, and have only sold Re Pillowcase instead of the full set, is because I felt I hadn't yet created a truly excellent set of sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases that I would consider a breakthrough and be completely satisfied with. Although this is a very foolish approach from a business perspective, at least that's how I felt. If I can't create a product that I'm truly satisfied with and proud of, then I'd rather not make it at all, because it's not much different from selling it elsewhere. In fact, making it would be a waste. I felt that firstly, it would disappoint others' expectations of Re Pillow Co., and secondly, it wouldn't really contribute much to the industry.

It's like talking about laziness... Hey! In my interview with the Hong Kong Economic Journal (http://www.etnet.com.hk/www/tc/health/LA77735), I said that I hope one day everyone can look back and be proud of this. I'm not just talking, I'm serious! It sounds old-fashioned, but it's true.

Don't laugh! It might actually come true someday.

So please look forward to: a complete set of sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases. It's currently being made.

Also, since I know no one reads my journals, not even the people around me, I can write things here that I don't want to tell others. Please forgive me for being a little selfish by writing these for myself:

In recent months, I've realized that the hardest part of starting a business isn't the beginning. At the start, you have nothing and no expectations; you're happy if even one person buys from you. But as you go further, and you invest more, the risks increase. Sometimes, your hard work might not be rewarded, or the reward might not come yet—it's not always a good day. And when people around you ask how you've accomplished, you really want to show them something, but at that moment, you have nothing to show them. That feeling of helplessness is a bit tough. You just don't want the people around you to worry about you. You know everything will be alright later, but you just need time to prove it.

I am confident that everything will pass and things will get better; it's just a matter of whether I can get through it.

If anyone around me or anyone who is worried about me is watching, please don't worry about me, I can manage.