Gerson was stunned because he had been taught all kinds of knowledge since childhood, especially financial knowledge, and then practiced various financial methods in the family bank. He had always been told that these were valuable
Wealth must not be slacked off at all.
But today, his majestic old father told him that real wealth is interpersonal relationships? What the hell is this? Shouldn't he be told that as long as he has the ability to start from scratch, he will become rich?
The confusion on Gerson's face made Samuel sigh secretly in his heart. He was still very satisfied with his son. He studied hard and worked hard. He never regarded himself as a prince in the family bank, but was honest and honest.
We started from the grassroots level. It should be said that this kind of performance is worthy of praise.
But Samuel has very high requirements for Gelson. Perhaps in the generation of old Gelson, the fact that their family has survived to this day is regarded as smoke rising from the ancestral grave, and they are enough to be proud of.
But Samuel knew very well that their identity as Jews meant that they had to be prepared for danger in times of peace. Maybe their lives were perfect and happy now, but who could guarantee that they would survive the next turmoil.
At least this revolutionary movement sounded the alarm for Samuel. His banker friend, who was also a Jew, did not survive the crisis. The wealth accumulated by three generations was wiped out overnight. He had been affected by
Respected by thousands of people, he could only commit suicide by shooting himself.
This made Samuel feel very insecure. He felt increasingly that he was walking on thin ice. Today he was his friend, but maybe it would be his turn tomorrow?
And he knows very well that it is too difficult for Jews to succeed and live like human beings. His old father married a good wife by chance and allowed the family to rise. But who can guarantee that if they fall?
How can we still have such good luck?
Samuel never dared to gamble on luck, he only believed in hard work. Therefore, in order to maintain the safety of the family and for the family to live a decent life for generations to come, he felt that Gelson needed to further improve.
Gelson no longer lacks knowledge, intelligence, and experience. He feels that what Gelson lacks most now is the handling of interpersonal relationships. Doing business is actually about dealing with people. Once you master people, you will not worry about not having business.
And now Gelson obviously hasn't realized this yet. He is too focused on the business itself and not on the people behind the business. Think about how the Bleichröder family rose to prominence. Is it because they know how to do business?
Not at all! But old Gelson married a good wife, and this good wife brought help from her natal family. Look at how many Jews were smarter and better at doing business than old Gelson back then. Did they succeed?
Obviously, connections are more important than the business itself. If Gerson can establish a relationship with the Rothschild family or other powerful people, firstly, it can take the family business to a higher level, and secondly, even if there is a crisis, he will not be unable to find someone.
Get someone to help.
This is no more high-end than being stupid and only making two stinky money. As the family's status improves, it must improve its connections. Only sufficient connections can support the prosperity of the family. Without connections, it is nothing.
I have to say that compared to Samuel, Gelson is really still a little kid. Sure enough, Gelson is still old and hot. To use a popular saying in later generations, Gelson is just wandering on the second level, while Samuel is
Looking down at this poor child from the third floor.
Of course, Gerson is a good boy. Although he did not understand what his father meant, he followed his father's instructions honestly. Even though this instruction was a bit unreasonable, it stands to reason that he, a young man, has been training in his own company for so long.
, he should start taking over the family business and start taking care of things. But with one sentence from Samuel, he had to report to the Rothschild Family Bank in Frankfurt and continue to be a little shrimp. To be honest, this is really annoying.
Uncomfortable.
Because everyone wants to be an uncle, and no one wants to be a grandson. Why are so many daily novels about poor losers' counterattacks popular in later generations? It's not because losers also have a heart to be an uncle. And Gerson can obviously be an uncle.
Although he is still a grandson, can you tell him how happy he is?
"When you arrive in Frankfurt, make more friends and don't just focus on business. Business will never be finished, but if you miss your friends sometimes, you will miss them forever!"
Gerson still listened honestly, while Samuel continued to teach: "To make friends, you must spend the money you have to spend. There is no need to be careful, the scene must be maintained! But if you are a friend, every dime will be spent."
Can’t spend too much!”
This request made Gerson very embarrassed. He asked in a low voice: "Father, what is a bad friend, and when should we be generous?"
Samuel snorted coldly. He knew that Gerson had complaints and dissatisfaction, but as a father, he just wanted his son to be honest in front of him.
"Those who let you go out and live in a life of drunkenness and indulgence are just bad friends, but those who take you out to live in a drunken and luxurious life can make a lot of money, and can also help you meet people in the upper class and build a network of relationships. That is the best friend."
After saying that, he glared at Gelson again: "Do you understand?!"
Gerson really wanted to say that he didn’t understand, because this standard was so weird that it was impossible to implement it. But Samuel didn’t think so. He believed that all the legal provisions and frameworks in the world were not flexible enough.
There is no way to guide you to run a good business. Only those things that have persistence and goals without losing flexibility can make you successful.
For example, the standard he just mentioned, to put it bluntly, is that it is okay to spend a lot of money and spend a lot of money, but it must be valuable and gain something. If you only gain indulgence and depravity from it, it is worthless. But if you use this to get closer
Building relationships, winning friendships, and negotiating more profitable businesses are priceless.
It's not about how you do it or what you do, but whether you get huge gains from doing it. If not, it's not worth it, and you're just a friend. If it is, it's worth the money, and you're a good teacher and helpful friend.
Samuel really has an insight into the ways of the world and the various situations in the world. In many cases, this world does not look at the process but only the results. Even if you use despicable and dirty methods but win big in the end, then you are a winner in life and a role model for mankind. On the contrary,
Even if you are a Bodhisattva who cares about the country and the people, you are still a loser.
The winner takes all, the winner does not accept condemnation, it is that simple. However, sometimes these truths cannot be explained clearly, let alone openly publicized, because human nature is so duplicitous, saying one thing and doing another...