ECONOMY TSD Elias Pulgar

ECONOMY Tang Soo Do

By Elias Pulgar Olguin

NEVER GIVE UP.

GREETINGS TO ALL WHO READ THIS MAGAZINE AND THOSE WHO PRACTICE MARTIAL ARTS WORLDWIDE. I WANT TO SHARE A FRAGMENT OF A BOOK THAT CAN HELP US GET UP.

What goes through my head when I hear the word "no" “This book is about a topic that is very important to me: never give up. Needless to say, I have a lot of experience in this area, so I think I have some idea about it. I've already written several books, and I don't need the money, but it's a subject I consider worthwhile enough to take the time to write about.

The first big “No” that hit me was in Manhattan in the 1970s, when I was just starting my career, and everyone—and I mean everyone—told me that those were bad times. for the real estate sector. Even people who were well positioned in the business told me. It was true; the market was showing clear signs of stagnation, and that fact could not be denied. Worse still, he seriously claimed that New York was heading toward bankruptcy. Then, the Federal Government announced a moratorium on housing subsidies. The city had been receiving them in abundance, and suddenly the source had dried up. If I had only considered the facts, which were not very flattering, in no way would I have […]”

“The first big “No” that hit me was in Manhattan, in the 1970s, when I was taking my first steps in my professional career, and everyone—and I mean everyone—told me that those times were disastrous for the real estate sector. Even people who were well positioned in the business told me. It was true; the market was showing clear signs of stagnation, and that fact could not be denied. Worse still, he seriously claimed that New York was heading toward bankruptcy. Then, the Federal Government announced a moratorium on housing subsidies. The city had been receiving them in abundance, and suddenly the source had dried up. If I had only considered the facts, which were not very rosy, there was no way I would have ventured into real estate. But I did it. Why? Because when I hear the word "No," it immediately becomes a challenge. I believe that the impossible is actually possible very often if you are willing to work hard, and if you are aware that problems can become opportunities. New York City had problems, but maybe I could do[…]” “people, from their stories, applying it to my own circumstances. My wish is that you do the same. May you learn from my problems and experiences, and do a better job of anticipating and solving yours. And remember, the way I see it, the bigger the problem, the better chance you have to prove your greatness.