In terms of ordinaryness, he has lived in a remote rural area for more than ten years; in terms of courage, he did not start his entrepreneurial journey until he was over 40 years old; in terms of shrewdness, he used Hangzhou as his base to move towards the national market, and lost no time in annexing the Hangzhou cannery, completing the business expansion of "small fish eating big fish" In terms of domineering, he is responsible for all the big and small things in the group; in terms of diligence, he can travel for more than 200 days, 365 days a year, for decades, arriving earlier and leaving later than his employees; in terms of success, he has repeatedly appeared on the "Forbes" list of the world's billionaires. He is Zong Qinghou. He started from scratch and relied on his tenacity to build the aircraft carrier of the beverage industry - Wahaha. There is no shortcut on the road to success. If you are not careful, you will be hit by reality. Zong Qinghou also walked this journey. This book is a comprehensive interpretation and analysis of his journey.
Reader comments
A virtuous private entrepreneur! A person worthy of being admired by thousands of people! Life is a flag, death is a monument! Go down in history! His spirit is worth learning and remembering! Mr. Zong, February 25, 2024! Have a great trip!
I have a deeper understanding of Mr. Zong's life, and my admiration is beyond words! He is a role model for our generation and an example for us to learn from! You never left! 🙏🙏🙏
It allowed me to see the tenacity of the older generation of entrepreneurs to start and maintain their businesses, and also allowed me to see that with the changing times, enterprises must continue to improve their competitiveness and not stop innovation and learning, otherwise they will be eliminated. The same is true for us. We do things unchanged and become restless as we grow older. These are all manifestations of not learning and making progress. Such big entrepreneurs are constantly learning and innovating. What's more, although we cannot reach the realm of others, we can enrich ourselves, at least reduce internal friction and make ourselves more confident. In middle age, we are neither waste nor useless!
Most of the older generation of revolutionaries or entrepreneurs have strong feelings about their family and country, which is a mark of the times. Most of them are able to work hard and strive for self-improvement. We, the younger generation, should be good at learning from their experiences, carrying forward their fine styles, inheriting the hopes of our ancestors, and pursuing our own dreams.
Zong Qinghou, Mr. Zong is a wise man who never lacks diligence, anger, wisdom and hard work in life, but how many people can persevere? Persistence is a kind of spirit, and dedication is the bottom line of a wise man. I can only say that Mr. Zong's hard work brings great results.
"Everyone is destined to die, and it may be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather." Later generations have their own comments.
Although you are gone, your spirit will always nourish future generations. Wahaha will always be the healthiest and most reliable drink in the hands of future generations, just like the credibility of Zong Lao's character.
There is another bright light in the sky, lighting up the earth and warming people's hearts. Future generations seem to feel your good intentions, love with heart, do with heart, prove with actions, develop with wisdom... But the only thing you did not care for yourself and your family is heart.
May you be well, may that bright light in the sky remain forever, and may future generations love you forever!
On the evening of March 27, 2024, I promise you a lifetime of memories
Behind every successful person are rich and colorful life experiences and optimism and proactive strategies to deal with all kinds of ups and downs! Patriotism has taken root in Mr. Zong Qinghou's heart. Faced with Danone's various one-sided words that were taken out of context and to gain public sympathy, in the end, those who are clean will self-clean, and the public's eyes are sharp!
After reading Mr. Zong's biography, I have a deep respect for him. Especially his unwillingness to admit defeat is what I have always wanted to pursue. Mr. Zong, thank you for setting a good example for us juniors. Don't be afraid when things happen, take it seriously, and you will eventually get what you want. At the same time, I am very grateful to the author. Your beautiful writing, logical thinking, and unpretentious language have outlined a model Chinese entrepreneur, which has given me, a newly graduated and confused person, a strong spiritual power. I can continue to draw energy from your book, and I began to think that it is also good to be a late bloomer. I want to tell my confused self, don't be impetuous, take your time, and you will eventually have a small world of your own. The little setback I have just experienced now is nothing. It will be a rainbow for me in the future~~ The current situation is that the civil service examination is a test paper, one for a thousand people, so what, even if there is only one position, it will not affect me to work hard to get it. I believe that I will be able to realize the value of my life! This is my first time reading this book. I don't understand it deeply enough. I will read it several more times.
This book allowed me to see a real Zong Qinghou, and his success was no accident. The book mentioned the difficult experiences he had in his youth, which made me admire his tenacity. He never flinched when facing difficulties. This spirit is worth learning. Moreover, the analysis of his business wisdom in the book is also very good, which made me think more about entrepreneurship. I think this is a very inspiring book and recommend it to everyone!
Doing business is the same as being a human being. You must do what you set your mind to. You are not afraid of failure, but you are afraid of mediocrity for a lifetime.
1. The confusion in your youth is nothing. If you focus on self-precipitation and self-exercise, you will not regret it when the book is used, and you will not know the difficulty until it has happened.
2. What the diversified development of enterprises requires is not the directional thinking accumulated in the original business model, and specific issues must be discussed in detail.
It is a particularly comprehensive introduction to Zong Lao's legendary life. I was moved to tears after reading it. In the past, the economic conditions were not good and I rarely bought. From now on, I will support Zong Lao's products to make up for my regrets.
The writing is very wonderful. Zong Lao's entrepreneurial spirit is worth learning by everyone! The outstanding qualities of diligence, thrift, simplicity and selfless dedication are exemplary!
I want to know how the author knows so many things about Mr. Zong
What I like is Mr. Zong Qinghou's patriotic spirit. Resilient entrepreneurial spirit. Keen business sense. The public welfare spirit of having the courage to give back to the society. Come on Wahaha! Come on Zong Fuli!
Good, good, very good, good day
The younger generation benefited a lot
I think Mr. Zong's sentence is very suitable for Wang Yangming's "There is nothing to say about such a bright heart. Whenever others don't understand, slander, or ridicule, just say this sentence to yourself. I like his sentence better, "My destiny is not up to me. If the only constant in the world is change."
A pure man, an immortal soul!
Mr. Zong is a legend in the business world and has many excellent qualities worth learning from.
How can one book tell the story of Mr. Zong's life? Respect Mr. Zong.
After learning about Mr. Zong's entrepreneurial history, I am truly in awe. He is a role model for Chinese entrepreneurs that no one can match!
It's so inspiring
National entrepreneur Zong Lao
Mmm da da da da
There is no shortcut to success, only one step at a time can you find your own path!
It describes how entrepreneur Zong Qinghou built a responsible private enterprise after the reform and opening up.
Very good. As a 40-year-old laid-off person from China Railway, I have read this book in its entirety and it is meaningful.
A good book worth reading and learning from Zong Lao
This is a good book, which presents a full and real Zong Qinghou. It is worth recommending.
Great practical entrepreneur! Wisdom, love, simplicity! Pay tribute to the elder!
A virtuous private entrepreneur! A person worthy of being admired by thousands of people! Life is a flag, death is a monument! Go down in history! His spirit is worth learning and remembering! Mr. Zong, February 25, 2024! Have a great trip! I have a deeper understanding of Mr. Zong's life, and my admiration is beyond words! He is a role model for our generation and an example for us to learn from! You never left! 🙏🙏🙏
It allowed me to see the tenacity of the older generation of entrepreneurs to start and maintain their businesses, and also allowed me to see that with the changing times, enterprises must continue to improve their competitiveness and not stop innovation and learning, otherwise they will be eliminated. The same is true for us. We do things unchanged and become restless as we grow older. These are all manifestations of not learning and making progress. Such big entrepreneurs are constantly learning and innovating. What's more, although we cannot reach the realm of others, we can enrich ourselves, at least reduce internal friction and make ourselves more confident. In middle age, we are neither waste nor useless!
Most of the older generation of revolutionaries or entrepreneurs have strong feelings about their family and country, which is a mark of the times. Most of them are able to work hard and strive for self-improvement. We, the younger generation, should be good at learning from their experiences, carrying forward their fine styles, inheriting the hopes of our ancestors, and pursuing our own dreams.
Zong Qinghou, Mr. Zong is a wise man who never lacks diligence, anger, wisdom and hard work in life, but how many people can persevere? Persistence is a kind of spirit, and dedication is the bottom line of a wise man. I can only say that Mr. Zong's hard work brings great results. "Everyone is destined to die, and it may be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather." Later generations have their own comments. Although you are gone, your spirit will always nourish future generations. Wahaha will always be the healthiest and most reliable drink in the hands of future generations, just like the credibility of Zong Lao's character. There is another bright light in the sky, lighting up the earth and warming people's hearts. Future generations seem to feel your good intentions, love with heart, do with heart, prove with actions, develop with wisdom... But the only thing you did not care for yourself and your family is heart. May you be well, may that bright light in the sky remain forever, and may future generations love you forever! On the evening of March 27, 2024, I promise you a lifetime of memories
Behind every successful person are rich and colorful life experiences and optimism and proactive strategies to deal with all kinds of ups and downs! Patriotism has taken root in Mr. Zong Qinghou's heart. Faced with Danone's various one-sided words that were taken out of context and to gain public sympathy, in the end, those who are clean will self-clean, and the public's eyes are sharp!
After reading Mr. Zong's biography, I have a deep respect for him. Especially his unwillingness to admit defeat is what I have always wanted to pursue. Mr. Zong, thank you for setting a good example for us juniors. Don't be afraid when things happen, take it seriously, and you will eventually get what you want. At the same time, I am very grateful to the author. Your beautiful writing, logical thinking, and unpretentious language have outlined a model Chinese entrepreneur, which has given me, a newly graduated and confused person, a strong spiritual power. I can continue to draw energy from your book, and I began to think that it is also good to be a late bloomer. I want to tell my confused self, don't be impetuous, take your time, and you will eventually have a small world of your own. The little setback I have just experienced now is nothing. It will be a rainbow for me in the future~~ The current situation is that the civil service examination is a test paper, one for a thousand people, so what, even if there is only one position, it will not affect me to work hard to get it. I believe that I will be able to realize the value of my life! This is my first time reading this book. I don't understand it deeply enough. I will read it several more times.
This book allowed me to see a real Zong Qinghou, and his success was no accident. The book mentioned the difficult experiences he had in his youth, which made me admire his tenacity. He never flinched when facing difficulties. This spirit is worth learning. Moreover, the analysis of his business wisdom in the book is also very good, which made me think more about entrepreneurship. I think this is a very inspiring book and recommend it to everyone!
Doing business is the same as being a human being. You must do what you set your mind to. You are not afraid of failure, but you are afraid of mediocrity for a lifetime.
1. The confusion in your youth is nothing. If you focus on self-precipitation and self-exercise, you will not regret it when the book is used, and you will not know the difficulty until it has happened. 2. What the diversified development of enterprises requires is not the directional thinking accumulated in the original business model, and specific issues must be discussed in detail.
It is a particularly comprehensive introduction to Zong Lao's legendary life. I was moved to tears after reading it. In the past, the economic conditions were not good and I rarely bought. From now on, I will support Zong Lao's products to make up for my regrets.
The writing is very wonderful. Zong Lao's entrepreneurial spirit is worth learning by everyone! The outstanding qualities of diligence, thrift, simplicity and selfless dedication are exemplary!
I want to know how the author knows so many things about Mr. Zong
What I like is Mr. Zong Qinghou's patriotic spirit. Resilient entrepreneurial spirit. Keen business sense. The public welfare spirit of having the courage to give back to the society. Come on Wahaha! Come on Zong Fuli!
Good, good, very good, good day
The younger generation benefited a lot I think Mr. Zong's sentence is very suitable for Wang Yangming's "There is nothing to say about such a bright heart. Whenever others don't understand, slander, or ridicule, just say this sentence to yourself. I like his sentence better, "My destiny is not up to me. If the only constant in the world is change."
A pure man, an immortal soul!
Mr. Zong is a legend in the business world and has many excellent qualities worth learning from.
How can one book tell the story of Mr. Zong's life? Respect Mr. Zong.
After learning about Mr. Zong's entrepreneurial history, I am truly in awe. He is a role model for Chinese entrepreneurs that no one can match!
It's so inspiring
National entrepreneur Zong Lao
Mmm da da da da
There is no shortcut to success, only one step at a time can you find your own path!
It describes how entrepreneur Zong Qinghou built a responsible private enterprise after the reform and opening up.
Very good. As a 40-year-old laid-off person from China Railway, I have read this book in its entirety and it is meaningful.
A good book worth reading and learning from Zong Lao
This is a good book, which presents a full and real Zong Qinghou. It is worth recommending.
Great practical entrepreneur! Wisdom, love, simplicity! Pay tribute to the elder!
Respected entrepreneur
Mr. Zong, the gentle and overbearing president!