The shocking confession of Li Ka-shing, Asia's richest man.
“Building wealth is the easiest thing to do.”

When you think of "rich," who comes to mind? Tesla's Elon Musk? Microsoft's Bill Gates? You don't even have to go all the way to the United States.
There is Li Ka-shing, who grew up to be a world-class tycoon on an island smaller than Jeju Island.
He immigrated to Hong Kong as a war refugee at the age of 12, lost his father to tuberculosis at the age of 14, and dropped out of school.
He started out working in a tea shop to support his family, and now leads a business empire with 250,000 employees in 54 countries.
The market capitalization of the company he runs is 52 trillion won, which is equivalent to the annual budget of Seoul.
You could think of it this way.
“Isn’t it too far-fetched for someone like me to be a 52 trillion won billionaire?” But Li Ka-shing didn’t come from a silver spoon in his mouth.
His story is different: penniless, war-torn, and starting from the bottom, becoming a father at the age of 14.

"Infinite Wealth" tells the story of a boy who becomes the head of a household due to tuberculosis at the age of 14 and grows into a global business magnate.
This book introduces Li Ka-shing's journey from childhood to success as a global entrepreneur, as well as his investment principles and management philosophy.
The life of Li Ka-shing, whom Warren Buffett hailed as a "textbook of modern management," goes beyond mere boasting or talking about money.
As a man with assets worth 52 trillion won, it vividly shows the important decisions he made and his innovative business philosophy.
His constant passion, which continues to this day even in his 90s, makes readers think again about the true meaning of 'wealth'.
This book also contains 60 action plans to help you learn from Li Ka-shing's thinking.
If you practice them one by one, you will gain the ‘infinite power to build wealth.’
Embark on a journey to infinite wealth with Li Ka-shing's 60 life-changing questions.

Although my goal of opening a watch shop is still a long way off, I feel I've learned almost everything I can here.
I had to suppress my opinions a lot to save face for my uncle.
If you continue to work here, you will be guaranteed a stable income and a comfortable life.
But one day I vaguely realized that this comfort could be limiting my growth.
So I made a bold decision.
To gain more experience, broaden my horizons, and constantly train myself.
I left my comfortable life behind and took on a new challenge for a better future.
--- p.33, from “2 Principles: How to Converge to 0% Failure Probability”

I decided that team harmony was more important in the long run.
I asked the company to adjust my bonus to the same level as the second-ranked salesperson.
Taking to heart the lesson that 'big trees get hit hard by the wind', he prioritized team harmony over individual performance.
If I had only thought about my own interests at that time, both the company and I would have collapsed.
--- p.38, from “Transcendence: What Happened While Cleaning at Someone Else’s Company”

What is the most precious thing in life? Is there anything more precious than youth? Many people avoid challenges because of poverty and lack of money.

Postpone.
How ridiculous! In fact, you yourself are a gold mine.
However, many people turn a blind eye to this fact and bury their potential.
--- p.48, from “Escape: The Meaning of Seeing the World Dichotomously”

The greatest role of knowledge is to improve insight and judgment.
Some people like to act on their intuition, but intuition is not a reliable compass.
As times continue to advance, we must continually acquire the latest information.
--- p.111, from “Timing: The Eyes that Read the Decisive Moment”

Many people overcome adversity, but find it difficult to retreat from the rapids.
Especially successful people.
They have always been successful, so they have a strong sense of pride and a strong desire to win, and they don't know how to retreat.
I was able to win because I knew how to retreat without being obsessed.
A man must be able to lift and put down objects.
Many people overcome adversity, but it is not easy to escape prosperity.
There is no such thing as a permanent business, only a profitable one.
You have to know when to give up.
--- p.134, from “Symbiosis: The Difference Between Buying Antiques and Life”

I am not a simple idealist.
Do not engage in any business that is unprofitable or that will result in loss.
Even if I have a grudge, I righteously help my rivals when they are in danger.
Because we prioritize trust above all else.
No matter what commercial competition I face or how hard I am hit, I never lose my will and always value harmony.
--- p.143, from “Harmony: Why I Lend Money Instead of Cutting Off the Enemy’s Head”

There is no business that is done purely alone.
The allure of the economy lies precisely in this complex web of human relationships.
One of the key secrets to my success has been attracting great people, building a diverse network, and leveraging it well.
These relationships have helped me achieve greater success.
--- p.163, from “Nobleman: No one rises without a nobleman”

The greatest role of knowledge is to sharpen one's vision and cultivate judgment.
Some people like to act based on their intuition.
However, intuition is not a reliable guide.
Times are constantly advancing, and we must not only keep pace with the changes, but also stay a few steps ahead.
We need to obtain and make decisions based on the fastest and most accurate information.
--- p.207, from “Countercurrent: When People Laugh at You for Failure”

More important than making money is building personal and corporate credit.
Credit is an asset that has infinite value, even though it does not appear on financial statements.
A mission-driven entrepreneur must walk an honest path.
I believe that money earned honestly is the most valuable.

--- p.299, from "Selection: Why I Will Never Get Into the Casino Business"