John Gokongwei
John Gokongwei
John Robinson Lim Gokongwei, Jr.is a Filipino business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He has holdings in telecommunications, financial services, petrochemicals, power generation, aviation and live stock farming. As of 2015, Gokongwei is the second richest entrepreneur in the Philippines, with a net worth of over $5 billion, ranking behind Henry Sy...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth11 August 1926
CountryChina
political politician businessman
I dont usually make political comments, because I am a businessman, not a politician.
new-york years cities
It was during my first trip to America in 1953 - thats when I learned to visit museums. I was then 26 years old. When I travel, the first thing I do is to visit museums. When I go to New York City, I usually go to Broadway to see the shows.
honesty people creative
Do what is right... do it with honesty and vigor. Be creative - thats important. Dont follow what other people are doing.
careers sun investment
Sun Cellular is the biggest investment in my business career.
war world yeast
I only take vitamin B complex. Before World War II, I used to take ionized yeast, because in the pre-war era we never heard about vitamins.
people house entrepreneur
Managers will work for a salary. Entrepreneurs create new businesses. Many people have capital, but instead of making money for business they build houses for rent. It's easy money to collect rental.
guy chance bigs
But everyone has a chance. Every big guy started off small.
believe good-luck hard-work
I dont rely on feng shui. I believe hard work brings us good luck and success.
risk rewards
Everything involves a risk. No risk, no reward.
stupid two want
You've got to be frugal. If you want to make one peso and you spent two, you'll never make it. You must be very stupid if you don't know what you should save on.
love-you looks saving-money
You have to love your work. You have to save money instead of spending all of it. Look for areas you can compete in. Work damn hard. Most importantly, you have to love it.
opportunity living-my-life unafraid
I chose to live my life unafraid even during times when I WAS afraid. I discovered that opportunities don't find you; you find your opportunities.
jobs adventure opportunity
Choose to be entrepreneur because then YOU create value. Choose to be an entrepreneur because the products, services, and jobs you create then become the lifeblood of our nation. But most of all, choose to be an entrepreneur because then you desire a life of adventure, endless challenge, and the opportunity to be your BEST SELF.
people rise-above outstanding
Whether it's difficult or not, there will be a few people who are outstanding, who will rise above the rest.