Henry Sy Inspirational Quotes (3)

I started with shoes, and with hard work and discipline, the business prospered. I moved to the department store business and again, things went well.

In life and in business, you need to be good-hearted and trustworthy, and to have integrity. This is the way to build long-term relationships. It is also important to be optimistic and to look at challenges as opportunities.

My basic strategy is to stick to my core business, and to my area of expertise. My businesses are all related - retail, shopping centers, banking, real estate and tourism development. Together they create synergy.