Great Talents Mature Late

 

I do not cease swimming in the seas of love,

Rising with the wave, then descending;

Now the wave sustains me, and then I sink beneath it;

love bears me away where there is no longer any shore.

Let me start this piece of writing with famous Rumi saying that ''The Result of my life is no more than three words: I was Raw, I became Cooked, I was Burnt ''. One fine morning, I awoke to a bright day and savored a simple breakfast of two half-fried eggs. My work entails the night shift, which means I return home in the late morning hours and often retire to sleep after the break of dawn. This routine has been my constant companion for the past five years, an unbroken cycle in the ebb and flow of life.

In the relentless pursuit of financial success in the business world, I find myself navigating an array of challenges that span from the home front to the office. At home, I must carry the aspirations of my parents, ensuring that their vision remains intact. Simultaneously, I strive to create an environment that brings contentment and comfort to my kids and wife. 

On the business front, I grapple with a multitude of responsibilities. This includes maintaining harmonious relationships with partners, serving the needs of our valued customers, collaborating effectively with suppliers, negotiating with the landlord, addressing market fluctuations, and sustaining a competitive edge in the dynamic arena of business.

As I find myself in my early thirties, I've come to realize that the support I had hoped for from  my parents, especially my father, has not been as forthcoming as I had anticipated. In his younger years, they favored my two elder siblings, which, in turn, influenced the path I felt compelled to follow. Nevertheless, I'm acutely aware that living in a society where elders often make decisions that may not align with one's own preferences is a familiar and not entirely unexpected circumstance for me. 

Now, turning our attention back to the realm of the business arena, particularly in the field of food business, managing and operating it doesn't pose as formidable a challenge once you unlock the secrets it holds. These secrets are concealed within the treasure trove of customer feedback, the conduct of kitchen staff, the intricacies of vendor and supplier pricing and quality. Often, it may seem that customers exhibit inflexibility and may be somewhat oblivious to the intricacies of the industry. Vendors and suppliers, while they may lack formal education, often prove to be reliable to a certain extent, though their pricing can sometimes pose a vulnerability for us. A vital skill for a competent staff member is to consistently remind them that their contributions are of immense value and directly contribute to the company's prosperity.

Nevertheless, in my perspective, life is akin to a race against the relentless march of time—a survival of the fittest, if you will. I've come to a profound realization, understanding that mercy is often a scarce commodity in the journey from home to the intricate world of business. It's a stark reality where few are inclined to show pity, and the expectations are unwavering. The manner in which people interact with you, from the home front to the corporate arena, is significantly influenced by your social status. This behavior is a fluid and relative concept, constantly shifting with the ebb and flow of one's position in the social hierarchy.

In closing, the journey of human experience, its a tale of resilience, adaptability and the delicate balance between personal dreams and expectations of those around us.  As I and many like others navigate this intricate path, we recognize that life is a journey where each phase, from aspiration, beliefs and success contributes to our growth and transformation of becoming we. In this journey mercy is rare thing to be expected, the race against time often dictates our actions for those who we love. The relative nature of behavior's shaped by social status, underscores the complex web of interactions that define our lives. you, me and we are constantly evolving, forever chasing our goals, and ultimately embracing the nature of human spirit. If we move forward with certain set of belief and moral values, we can discover the beauty in the struggle and strength in our life. There is a famous Japanese proverb that say " Great Talents Mature Late".