Re Pillow Co. Weekly Journal

First of all, I would like to thank all my colleagues, especially those stationed at YATA in Sha Tin. Everyone has worked hard during this period.

Today is Sunday, and I went to the company alone in the afternoon to work. Of course, I was the only one at the company on Sundays. While working, I used a USB that I hadn't picked up in a long time because I couldn't find the ones I usually use. I just happened to plug it into my computer and saw some old photos from three years ago when a group of colleagues came to the company to eat pizza.

During the holiday, I had hot pot with a friend. He's a teacher, but he's been wanting to try starting his own business. However, he's been thinking about a lot of things that aren't quite sure. He's ambitious but also meticulous. This reminded me of a story I recently read in a book, so I thought I'd share it with everyone...

This past week has been quite busy at work, but it's also given me a lot to think about. At the beginning of the week, a female student from Hong Kong University visited my company to talk about her entrepreneurial journey and future direction. The interview only lasted an hour or two, but I had a lot to think about that evening after she left.

Today I'll tell you a story that's not really relevant.

Recently, I had dinner with an older gentleman, who is in his forties and also works in manufacturing/retail, while I was on a business trip. I had known him for several years, and I had seen him in Hong Kong countless times. But unexpectedly, we ran into each other while on a business trip and ended up having dinner together...

Lately, due to a shortage of manpower, things have been quite busy at times, and I've become somewhat overworked. Being overworked can be exhausting, and pushing things out for a short period is manageable, but doing it for too long can be really strenuous (especially when the rewards aren't immediately apparent, making you question why you're working so hard—but I believe the right path is difficult and less traveled, and the rewards come gradually).

Sometimes I see a young boss come to the helm at different companies. Often, perhaps because they are young, they are willing to try new things and are very motivated. As a result, they often bring new ideas and approaches to the company, which is what I call "being proactive" today.

Imagine you're swimming to a beautiful island. It starts to rain, and you think, "It's okay, I'll just grit my teeth and swim a little longer." But then you find yourself getting more and more tired, your legs are starting to give out, and the rain makes the sky blurry, so you can't see how far away the island is... Would you choose to turn back or continue swimming?