A Beggar Rather Than an Emperor ?

A Beggar Rather Than an Emperor?

Today's piece is quite a departure from our more popular threads.  Instead, I'd like to take a leaf from the touching story of a Hong Kong family who, despite all their affluence in their life, decided to pack whatever can be packed in their luggage and they went off 10,000 miles away as 'refugees' even if they had to reboot and restart their lives as close as Beggars Rather Than as Emperors.

Travails and stories like this are that jaw dropping and unprecedented.  More often in life, our choices and options seem to be no-brainers because of the huge difference between two choices.  But can we imagine, if we had everything running in our favor, which choice will we pick?

How many of us Would Rather be a Beggar Than an Emperor?  Guess not too many.  And honestly, I'm not even sure how I will decide when such need to decide pops up.  What I hope is that by then, I will have the gumption to decide what is best for me and my family holistically.  Gentle reminder here.  Let us know miss out factoring the welfare and future of our family because they're ALWAYS part of the equation.  Playing our cards correctly is a must because 99% of decisions are beyond the reach of technology.  No way can you click 'UNDO' because no such function exists in our life.

At the end of the day, life is all about risk and resiliency.  How vulnerable are you to those challenges in life?  And how do you fight off those roadblocks?  Take risks no less.  And if you need to take more risks, that's welcome news because there is no limit to taking risks except the need for us to take calculated risks.  We DON'T take risks as an impulse.  Neither can taking risks be coming from off-the-cuff decisions.  But instead, taking risks will crossing the bridge when you get there.

Whether you're ready to take the plunge or not will mean thinking things over multiple times.  And as old cliche goes, two heads are better than one.  So, it pays that you consult your spouse/partner or your immediate family.  I learned this multiple times. Regardless of your capabilities, you may falter with your decisions unless you 'combine forces' with your support structure because to be a beggar rather than an emperor will be your ultimate decision in your life✅✅✅