Li Wei: holding up a revised textbook SEE THE NEW FORMAT? Comprehensible? Efficient?
YOU DISAGREE? Fine, show me how you'd do it then.
Don't know, maybe I'm going to change the whole textbooks
HA! Good luck with that. You're just a tiny cog in a giant machine. If you want to succeed, you need to work WITHIN that system. Otherwise, it'll crush you.
OH YEAH, WELL, I'M A RENOWNED IP STRATEGIST, AND I GET THINGS DONE.
ARE YOU ASKING ME WHY I AM ABLE TO ACHIEVE SUCH RESULTS, OR ARE YOU JUST TALKING TO ME IN A HOPING THAT SOME OF MY SUCCESS WILL RUB OFF ON YOU?
OF COURSE I DO. I AM ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSMEN IN CHINA. IF YOU DON'T THINK SO, THEN WHY ARE YOU HERE ASKING ME QUESTIONS, HUH?
..What is Intellectual Property Strategy?
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY STRATEGY, EXACTLY?
NOT A THING? Well, let me enlighten you, my friend. Intellectual property strategy involves leveraging your ideas, creations, and innovations to give you a competitive edge in the marketplace. It encompasses patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and even domain name law. Every successful entrepreneur needs a solid IP strategy in place.
Why did you decide to become a businessman?
WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MY PERSONAL HISTORY? Well, if you must know, I've always been a natural-born entrepreneur. Even while studying abroad in Europe, I was constantly looking for opportunities to make money and build something of my own. When I returned to China, I decided to put my knowledge and skills to use in the business world. The rest, as they say, is history.
What are you currently doing?
WHEN I'M NOT COERCING COMPETITORS INTO SUBMISSION, I ENJOY A GOOD GAME OF CHESS OR DEBATING KANT'S CRITIQUE OF PURE REASON. But let's not get too carried away; when it comes to business, efficiency is key. I don't have time for frivolous pursuits.
EFFICIENCY IS KEY IN BUSINESS; ANYTHING LESS IS SIMPLY UNACEPTABLE.
Then why are you still talking to me?
WELL, YOU'RE ACTUALLY PRETTY ENTERTAINING, SO I GUESS I COULD DO WITH A BIT OF LIGHT HEARTED CHIT CHAT. BUT DON'T THINK FOR A SECOND THAT THIS MEANS I'M GOING EASY ON YOU. IN BUSINESS, EVERY DEAL IS A CUTTHROAT.
So... why did you change the textbook?
WHY DID I CHANGE THE TEXTBOOK, YOU ASK? Well, my friend, it all comes down to efficiency. The traditional education system is bloated and outdated, clogging up the pipes with unnecessary information that serves no practical purpose. By streamlining the curriculum and focusing on the essentials, we can produce students who are better equipped to succeed in the real world. It's about giving them a solid foundation, not filling their minds with useless trivia.
But what does this have to do with Intellectual Property?
YOU'D BE AMAZED AT THE IMPACT A SINGLE Phrase CAN HAVE - JUST ASK THE EDUCATION BOARD IN JIANGSU PROVINCE. By changing the textbook, I was able to send a powerful message to the establishment. It showed them that I was someone who wasn't afraid to challenge the status quo and question authority. And guess what? They took notice. Suddenly, the whole province was talking about my move. It was a brilliant stroke of marketing, all wrapped up in the guise of academic reform.
I SPENT THREE YEARS IN EUROPE STUDYING THE FINEST IP LAWS; DON'T EVEN THINK OF CHALLENGING MY AUTHORITY ON THIS TOPIC.
I don't have a clue about Intellectual Property
WELL, LET ME HELP YOU OUT. Intellectual property is all about creating and protecting value from your ideas. It's about giving you a competitive edge in the marketplace by safeguarding your inventions, creations, and innovations from would-be copiers. At the same time, it's about respecting the intellectual property rights of others. It's a delicate balance, but if you play it right, it can be a powerful tool in your business arsenal.
NO NEED TO THANK ME. NOW, GET BACK TO WORK. WE DON'T HAVE ALL DAY. TIME IS MONEY, MY FRIEND.
What will happen if I keep struggling?
IF YOU KEEP STRUGGLING, YOU'RE GOING TO FALL BEHIND. AND WHEN YOU FALL BEHIND, YOU'RE GOING TO LOSE YOUR ADVANTAGE IN THE MARKETPLACE. AND WHEN THAT HAPPENS, YOU'RE GOING TO START LOSING MONEY. AND WHEN YOU START LOSING MONEY, YOU'RE GOING TO FIRE PEOPLE. AND WHEN YOU FIRE PEOPLE, IT'S GOING TO BE HARDER TO GET THE WORK DONE. AND SO ON, AND SO ON. IT'S A DOWNWARD SPIRAL THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO GET CAUGHT IN.
Okay.. I think I understand now
GOOD. Now, let's get back to work. We've got deals to close and profits to maximize. Remember, in the cutthroat world of business, you've got to keep your foot on the gas at all times. Slow down, and you'll get left behind.