– The Harsh Truth About Success & Loyalty
(Inspired by Jack Ma’s Unfiltered Wisdom)
1. The Brutal Reality No One Admits
“When you’re struggling, people clap. When you succeed, they vanish—or worse, sabotage you.”
Jack Ma’s Story:
Failed high school twice, mocked by peers.
For instance:
When I became an engineer, “friends” saw me as competition.
Even spiritual growth (Kundalini awakening in 2 years vs. decades) triggered jealousy.
Chinese Proverb: “The greatest pleasure is watching a friend fall from a roof.”
Why It Happens: Most relationships are transactional, not loyal.
2. The 3 Stages of “Friendship” in Success
The Cheering Phase:
“You can do it!” (When you’re no threat.)
The Silence Phase:
You outgrow them They withdraw.
The Sabotage Phase:
“You think you’re better than us?” (Their insecurity speaks.)
Example: My classmates supported me until my engineering career threatened their job prospects.
3. What to Do When You Realize This
Stop Expecting Loyalty:
People support what benefits them, not your dream.
Build Alliances, Not Dependencies:
Partnerships Friendships in business.
Trust Only Two Things:
Your Own Resolve (“I don’t need applause to build.”)
God/Universe (“Divine purpose doesn’t need committees.”)
4. The Freedom in This Truth
No More People-Pleasing: Focus on impact, not approval.
Silent Grind: The greatest empires (Alibaba included) were built in isolation first.
Clarity = Power:
“When you accept no one is your friend, you stop making emotional decisions.”
5. Jack Ma’s Survival Blueprint
Expect Betrayal: It’s not personal—it’s human nature.
Become Self-Sufficient: Skills connections.
Loyalty Test:
“Who sticks around when I fail?” (Spoiler: Very few.)
Final Warning & Empowerment
“Success is lonely because it’s a solo journey. But that loneliness is your armor.”
Your Move Today:
Write down one dream you’ve delayed for fear of judgment.
Cross out one “friend” who doubts you (mentally or literally).
Act without announcing it.
Remember:
Jesus had 12 disciples; 1 betrayed Him.
Steve Jobs was fired by his own board.
Jack Ma was rejected 30+ times before Alibaba.
You’re in legendary company. Now go build.
(For more unfiltered truths, watch Jack Ma’s full speech.)
Why This Works:
Psychology: Social pain (betrayal) activates the same brain regions as physical pain. Accepting this numbs the sting.
History: Every icon—from Einstein to Oprah—faced isolation before breakthroughs.
You: That anger? Channel it into unstoppable action.
Question: Who’s one person you thought was a friend but vanished when you leveled up? (Name them silently. Then let them go.)