Saturday, February 03, 2007

How do you "operate" a relationship? (posted 2/3/07)

In recent years the word "經營" (to operate/to run) a relationship has become a buzz word. How do we actually operate a relationship? Like a business? I think I mentioned this in a couple of posts before, but it IS sort of like how you make sure you are investing the right amount of effort/time into the relationship, making sure you are nurturing it, keeping it in good shape, etc. But can we calculate the PE ratio? Would returns be subject of external market forces? What about interest rates? And may I see last year's Year-end Report please? Clearly, these things don't necessarily apply to relationships, so how do we make an educated investment? Is this the ultimate game of investment? Or simply a gamble? But if we are to "operate/run" this relationship, then it's not just a matter of luck, right?
I guess that's why we just love being part of the game, because what's life without a bit of gamble, triumph, or loss? Just be hopeful, never take things for granted, and open your heart because you never know when the next game starts.
(honestly I think there should be a databse where everybody keeps an Annual Report for prospective investors)

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