Today is my birthday. That's why I have all the right to be wacky, mushy and all the likes. hehe.

As I'm writing this post, I am sitting here in my store in front of my laptop. I opened my store as early as 5:30 in the morning. As I opened, I prayed to God that since it's my birthday I ask that He will send a lot of customers today. I waited expecting in my heart for my customers.

An hour passed and still there's no customer! I said oh my God! I guess that my store is not that bad. So I waited.

Then out from nowhere one customer appeared! I smiled and told myself, my store is not that bad after all. (^_^).

Then one thing happened. One customer discovered one of the products I'm selling at a discount. After awhile, more customers were appearing. I was told that she advertised my products that's why they had come. Thanks God and thanks to the woman, too!..(^_^).

But then hours passed and my customers are appearing less and less. There were also beggars who came, then those who are asking for donations and those who are early in doing Christmas caroling. I have a mixed emotions regarding this one. I have a hard time sending them away without me giving them some money. But then as they come one after the other it makes me sad. They are getting the little profit that I have! It's not fair! (^_^). Where does compassion fit in here? It's disappointing but I choose to power up my mind with positive thoughts. Talking about being tough!..hehe.

I remember my brother whom I used to help in his store before. When there are beggars, he just told me to send them away. It seemed to me that my brother has a cold heart and no compassion at all though I've known him to be a good man. I was confused then. Now I understand why. Oftentimes, you really have to be tough on them. Otherwise they will take advantage of you. They will keep on coming and perhaps like the woman, they would also advertise to their co-beggars. And your profit will be at stake! No one would love that.

I believe there are a lot of life lessons that I have to learn as I go along my journey towards wealth.

If you want to share your thoughts, comments and experiences in doing your business please feel free to add your comments in the comment box.

Thank you.

Happy investing!