Dear All:
It was good talk yesterday. However, I want to emphasize that, finally it
is the *work* and good people who commit working hard.
Idea is cheap, I have seen too many and too often, including myself, who
are discussing wonderful ideas.
Data is cheap, if needed, I can get movie data, PPlive data, Sina data,
SHM data, highspeed train data, ICC of HK data, CERNET data. Now have
access to new data source from Tecent too.
Money is cheap, except for Zimu who are way too young, I am sure each of
you can get 1 million dollar investment.
To have a high probabiliy of success, you can either do something really
in your heart and don't worry much about earning money or success (the
Facebook style) or you base your success on continuous working for years
(style including Abraham's). It is a tough journey.
I think John Lui of CUHK has a good nut on this too:
John C.S. Lui
p.s.: Last but not least, the following is a famous quote by Calvin
Coolidge (1872), whose statement reflects my research style and my
expectation:
Press on: Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.
Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.
Education will not; the world is full of educated failures.
Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.
Best Regards,
Dan.