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Bringing up a new revolution could be tough the first time, as it might be difficult for people when they need to change their habits and thoughts, but that is also the reason why we are here to advocate something for the world. We are taking responsibility and risk together.

We need more courage and determination to make the world better.

[Barson Yeh] – If you think you are doing something significant for others, don’t hesitate to keep doing that. Somehow, some day, those people will recognise what you are doing, because your thing is really meaningful to them. However, initially other people think, “oh you’re an entrepreneur, you will just stop,” because they don’t initially recognise the impact of your work. You will be very frustrated, but if you think your work is a bit meaningful and important to other people, keep doing it. Someday, they’ll see that and you’ll get all the help from other people you need, because you will really find people who are willing to help.

What books or resources would you all recommend to our listeners? 

[Dr. Brad Huang] – I would like to introduce a book to your audience; How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates. Bill Gates presents what he learned over a decade of studying climate change, and then investing in innovations to address global warming. I think this book is good for us.

[Cheryl Chen] – Our product Shesmy, and our brand Shes stand for four words. Sharp, Humane, Elegant and Self-actualisation, which are based on our brands core concept. I like the term self-actualisation the most, a term addressed in a book called The Alchemist. The Alchemist is a book about following your dreams, and it mentions that when you want something, the universe comes along by helping you to achieve it. I do really encourage everyone to dream big and make it a reality to feel and care about life and the environment

[Barson Yeh] – I would recommend a book called Reverse Innovation by Vijay Govindarajan . This book helped me to think a different way when approaching different countries. You can see in older products and instruments in different countries how businesses can work with a cheaper cost to try and create innovation with a reverse idea.

We don’t really have to sell our product to everywhere as a standard version. You can see how we fit into the country and the climate.