Student: My name is Phung, I’m in my second year at Foreign Trade university. Thank you. So here is my question. What do you think about two …(1)…: Starting up early when I have …(2)…, enthusiasm and I dare to …(3)… but I lack experience or starting up late when I’ve got lots of experiences but settling down makes me, like, harder to take risk? What is your decision in this situation? Thank you.
Jack Ma: Life is an experience. To me, if you’re a student, the best …(4)… for you is spend time studying, be a good student in your university. And then, okay, let me answer the question this way. My advice to many people. A lot of young people come to me for advice, I say:
If you are 20 – 30 years old, you should find a good boss, not necessary a good company. A good boss is better than a good company. A lot of good companies do not have a lot of good bosses. Find a good boss, …(5)… from him.
If you are 30 – 40 years old, you want to do something yourself, just do it.
When you are 40 – 50 years old, you have to do something that you are …(6)… at. After so many years, you have to do something you really love it, you can do better.
When you are 50 – 60 years old, you should give …(7)… to young people, develop, …(8)… young people.
When you are over 60 years old, spend time with your …(9)…
But any time is a good time for being …(10)… If you start early, have experience, and then go back to study, we're just fine, I like that.