In memory of Oct 15, 2008

Key words: senses of defeated

The dam SAC certification exam is finally over. No matter what the result will be, somehow I have some time to review things happened to me these days. The last week just passed definitely would print a deep impression in my mind. So many have happed that make me feel life is like a drama full of happiness and sadness.

16:12, Oct 14, 2008, when I received a call which informed me of an interview for a PE next day, I was hurrying back to my dorm, a guy was waiting for me. Actually, the moment I heard the location -Yintai Center- did I realize that how magnificent the company was and how difficult to get the intern chance. And things happened next turned out that my judgment was correct.

11 o’clock next morning, I walked into Beijing most luxurious commercial building, and received a memorable lesson, which is one of most impressive in my life. The manager, a handsome gentleman with half silver hair, was responsible to give me the interview. First, he pointed out the disadvantages in my resume, indicating that my research experiences are all too macro. Apparently the programs I have participated in did not attract him at all. Then, we talked about the industries in China. Hearing that I was familiar with health care and energy industry, he asked me to talk about them. I’ve tried my best to show him what I have known about these two areas, from official news to pink news. Still, my performance failed to make him content with me.

The other several minutes left became a lesson by a successful man to a naive learner. The gentleman really gave me some inspiring suggestions to help me develop myself.

Followings are these advices:

1, we should find one or two industries that you are really interested in and familiar with, and then learn and analysis things about it. We should know about this industry as much as possible;

2, English can not be too important forever. Speaking, writing ,reading, all should be perfect so that we can keep pace with what happened on this world timely;

3, never forget confidence. I was really nervous at that place because I did not believe that I was adequate at all. However, a confident attitude would probably bring us more opportunity.

Very gently, he told me to study more and maybe come back half a year later. I will always remember the name, Lang Lois Capital, whose Chinese name is 蓝明投资.

When I went downstairs, I saw the flagship shop of Armani and Zegna. After watching through their show windows, I swallowed my drool and left.

Although there would be numerous challenges in the way, my dedication to financial freedom has been unwavering.