A Person Who Has Made a Difference: Wang Yuan-Ching

Wang Yuan-Ching was considered as one of the most influential entrepreneur who had founded a large business empire in Taiwan. He was from an agricultural family and was not well educated. He knew the importance of hard work and was a person who actually achieved the success in life. He, through his own efforts, had the determination to succeed and never abandon his ideas so his business empire has grown to what it is today. According to a survey, he became the 178th richest person in the world in 2008 and was named as the King of Business Operation in Taiwan. At the same time, he founded schools and sponsored free studies to poor students. He maintained a positive attitude towards life. Besides, in his daily life, he kept jogging and never stopped. He was surprisingly humble and thrifty for a man of his status. Unfortunately, he passed away in his sleep at age 91 on October 15, 2008 in United States. The lesson people can learn from him is that educational background does not count for everything as long as we put in the efforts. Through his hard work and strong character, he became one of the richest men in the world and started an image that success can be achieved through hard work. He is definitely a role model for people who wants to achieve and to succeed.