To be honest, when I first started a business with my husband, I was also the kind of person who believed that a company must grow big, open more branches, have a large team—only then would it seem successful. Back then, I was still young and thought that the more people, the more impressive; the bigger the scale, the more proper it looked.
 But after a while, I realized: when things really got big, the pressure got even bigger.

When a company grows, you have to manage everything—HR, finance, clients, suppliers… everyone comes to you. On the surface, it looks glamorous, but in reality, you're putting out fires every day, running around nonstop, and in the end, not much money ends up in your own pocket.

But times have changed. With the internet, we can now make good use of various platforms to expand our business further and wider. And these days, there are so many impressive people working from home—husband and wife running a small business together—and they’re doing just fine, even earning more steadily and securely than those who rush to open big companies.

Why is that?
 Because no matter how big a company is, if the profit isn’t steady, you’re basically just working for others—or worse, shouldering debts for the bank.
 But if your company isn’t big, yet the profit steadily goes into your pocket—that’s the most real kind of security.

Don’t underestimate this sentence: A company doesn’t need to be big, profit is the key.

To be honest, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. The bigger the company, the greater the responsibility. The more staff, the more management headaches. The more orders you take, the higher the costs go. At this point, the boss needs to know more and more: How to manage, how to read financial reports, how to lead people, how to think about products, how to manage cash flow… Many bosses end up not earning much more, but losing sleep and firefighting every day.

There’s one saying I always remember: "There is no endpoint in business. It’s a road you’re always running on." The faster and bigger you run, the heavier the load on your back. If you have the ability and ambition to carry that, no problem—go for it bravely. But if all you want is a stable life for yourself and your family, there’s really no need to chase everything to the max.

Of course, if you're the second generation of a family business and taking over—that’s a different playbook; If you’ve raised capital and are aiming for an IPO, needing rapid expansion—that’s another story. But for most people starting their own business, what matters most are two things: Stable cash flow and incoming profit.

Don’t chase those flashy, vain appearances.
 How big your office is, how many staff you hire, how pretty your logo is—none of that matters. What matters is— are you making money? Is the money staying with you?

Life is just a few decades. There’s no need to pressure yourself every day, Being the boss by day, and unable to sleep at night, worrying about everything.

Being small isn’t shameful. A small yet steady, profit-generating business supports a boss, a family, and a small team—living safely and happily. That’s something to truly be proud of.

So if you’re currently running a business, or thinking of starting one, Don’t rush to grow big—first earn steadily, stand firm, When the time truly comes to scale, it will happen naturally.

As I write this, if you're also an entrepreneur or about to become one,
 Please remember this sentence: May we all live grounded lives, Earn clean money, and rest with peace of mind. May we have income, time, health, and family— Gratitude, contentment, and presence in the moment— >That’s the highest kind of success.

Being small can still mean living beautifully! ✨

( Translated from the original Chinese text )

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