I looked at the stall. The stall has 2 chickens, some
pork and other meats that made the stall profitable. I went to place an order, “Can
I have chicken rice and some pork with it?”
The uncle looked at me. Then he looked back at his other
partner who was cutting up some raw meats and shouted, “Do you have chicken
rice and “chao siew” (pork)?” The other business partner did not answer. The
uncle who I ordered from said, “Sorry ah…today no more chicken and pork…sorry
ah”
I answered “Ok” and I walked off.
Apparently, these 2 guys must have some issues with one
another. Hopefully, I will return one day to check whether the stall has closed
down or there is a change in partners.
Business failed because of relationships, especially with
the partners.
Customers do not purchase because they do not want
themselves to be caught in situations like that.
Bottomline: Relationship
is very important. Good relationship itself is a blessing from God.
Proverbs 16:7 (NASB)
7 When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
7 When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
When God bless us according
to Proverbs 16:7, what tremendous opportunities we will have in all areas of
our lives.
As we pursue good relationships, let’s also be good to
others. We do not want our businesses, our ministries or our work for God to
fail.
Well said, Sam. Good that you could draw out lessons from everyday encounters. Relationships are important- first with God, then with our family members, and this will spill over into our Ministry for God and all other areas of our life- work, friends, etc.
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