I was at a Toastmasters session. (It an event where people practise giving speeches) And a friend was giving his first speech. The first speech is always to do an introduction about yourself.

He started off by stating that we must all have a vision. For him, he had a vision at the age of 15. His vision was that he wanted to be a businessman. And he always held that vision in his mind. Immediately after he finished his military service at the age of 21, he registered his first business. He achieved some success; made some money. Then he had an even greater vision. He wanted to start a public listed company from scratch!

Then a personal tragedy befell. He went into depression. His whole world crumbled to pieces before him. He gave up his business and got a job in a company. However, being the strong person he is, he managed to get out of his depression. He said that if something is your "calling", it will come back to you. He felt that having a business was his eRead more...Link