24/10/2026
THROUGH MY EYES
Dear Somebody
AFTER SIMON ANDJAMBA…
Ms. Stina Wu is one of the most hardworking, committed, and multitasking people I have ever had the privilege of working with.
Sometimes, I watch her daily routine and ask myself, Where does this woman get all this energy from? 👏
She wakes up at 4:00 AM to attend to her business associates in China and other countries, taking into consideration different time zones. By 8:00 AM, she is in the office, working until 5:30 PM. Between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM, she may still be attending meetings, handling different business matters, and exploring new opportunities.
And remember, she is not managing just one business matter at a time. She switches between conversations, decisions, projects, people, and responsibilities that require different levels of attention.
THAT LEVEL OF MULTITASKING, DISCIPLINE, AND COMMITMENT IS SOMETHING WORTH LEARNING FROM.
But there is much more to Stina Wu than her busy schedule, business interests, achievements, or financial status.
HER HUMILITY AND HOW SHE TREATS PEOPLE
One thing I have come to appreciate about Stina is how she interacts with people from different backgrounds.
In a world where some people change their attitudes towards you depending on your financial position, title, connections, or social status, it is refreshing to observe someone who makes an effort to treat people with respect regardless of who they are.
Whether someone is a business associate, an employee, a visitor, or a person seeking an opportunity, I have observed a side of Stina that reminds me that human dignity should never depend on one's position in society.
Her staff also get to experience her beyond the public image. Working closely with people every day reveals a different side of a person, and the atmosphere people experience around their leader matters.
Leadership is not only about giving instructions or making decisions. It is also about how people feel when they work with you, whether they feel acknowledged, and whether they can approach you.
HER GENEROSITY AND APPROACH TO OPPORTUNITIES
I have also come to appreciate her willingness to support initiatives, engage with people, and explore opportunities that can benefit others.
Generosity is not always about giving money. Sometimes, it is about opening a door, sharing an opportunity, making an introduction, offering guidance, or giving someone a chance to prove themselves.
For someone who operates in a demanding business environment, making time to engage with different people and their ideas is valuable.
I believe one of the most important things we can learn from people who have built businesses and established networks is how to turn opportunities into something meaningful.
And this brings me to an important message for our people.
LET US LEARN BEFORE WE JUDGE.
I know that some people have formed opinions about Stina Wu without ever having had a meaningful conversation with her, worked with her, or taken the time to understand her journey.
People are entitled to their opinions. However, I believe we should be careful about allowing public perceptions to prevent us from recognising the lessons, experiences, and opportunities that may be available to us.
I am not writing this because I expect everyone to agree with me or because I believe anyone should be beyond criticism.
I am writing this as someone who has had the privilege of working closely with her and witnessing aspects of her daily life that many people may never get to see.
My experience is my own, and I am sharing it honestly.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO AGREE WITH EVERYTHING ABOUT A PERSON TO LEARN SOMETHING VALUABLE FROM THEIR JOURNEY.
TO OUR YOUNG PEOPLE AND ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS: LOOK FOR THE LESSONS.
Rather than spending all our energy discussing successful people, let us also ask ourselves what we can learn from them.
How do they manage their time? How do they build relationships? How do they approach business? How do they remain committed to their goals? How do they identify opportunities? And how can we apply those lessons to our own lives?
Where legitimate empowerment platforms, business networks, and development initiatives are available, let us learn how to engage with them constructively.
If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, seek mentorship. If you have a business idea, learn how to present it professionally. If you need investment, prepare a credible proposal. If you are looking for employment or business opportunities, develop your skills, build relationships, and position yourself to take advantage of opportunities when they arise.
People like Stina operate within business networks and empowerment initiatives that may create opportunities for others. Where these opportunities are available, our people should make an effort to understand them, engage professionally, and pursue them with determination.
DO NOT MERELY ADMIRE SOMEONE'S SUCCESS FROM A DISTANCE. LEARN, PREPARE YOURSELF, AND LOOK FOR WAYS TO BUILD YOUR OWN.
We cannot keep asking for empowerment while ignoring opportunities to learn, participate, and grow.
THE LESSONS I AM PERSONALLY LEARNING FROM STINA WU
There is something personal I would like to share.
Whenever Ms. Stina Wu and I sit down to discuss my life, my future, and where I want to go, there are words she keeps repeating to me:
"Immanuel, you don't know your value. You are very brilliant, and you have so much potential."
She has said these words to me more than once, and every time she repeats them, they remind me of something important: sometimes, we need people who can see our potential even when we have not fully recognised it ourselves.
Another thing she has told me that I will not easily forget was her willingness to take me to China so I can experience a different world and understand how different systems operate.
Her message was along these lines:
"I will take you to China so that you can experience a different world, see how things work there, and understand how different systems operate."
To me, this means more than travelling to another country. It is about exposure, learning, broadening one's perspective, and understanding that the world is much bigger than the environment we are accustomed to.
Sometimes, one experience can change the way you think, the way you approach business, and the way you see your own potential.
PUNCTUALITY, INTEGRITY, AND PRECISION
Working closely with Stina has also taught me to pay attention to the little things that make a significant difference in business.
HER RESPECT FOR APPOINTMENTS IS REMARKABLE.
When she has a meeting scheduled, she respects that time. She is remarkably precise about keeping to the agreed time. That level of punctuality has made me appreciate that respecting another person's time is a form of professionalism.
Then there is her relationship with promises.
I have come to appreciate how seriously she takes her word. She understands that commitments matter and that trust is built when people can rely on what you say.
Of course, business can be unpredictable, and circumstances sometimes change. But making a commitment and doing everything reasonably possible to honour it is an important lesson in integrity.
HER ACCURACY WITH NUMBERS IS ANOTHER THING THAT IMPRESSES ME.
In business, numbers are not just figures on paper. They inform decisions, determine costs, shape investments, and influence outcomes. Being attentive to numbers and getting the details right can make a significant difference.
I have also noticed her emphasis on QUALITY OVER QUANTITY.
It is not simply about doing more, meeting more people, or pursuing every available opportunity. It is about paying attention to standards, getting things right, and ensuring that what you deliver has real value.
These may seem like small habits, but I believe they are among the foundations of professionalism and sustainable success.
SUCCESS IS NOT JUST ABOUT WHAT YOU OWN.
With everything she has achieved, the businesses she is involved in, and the status she has earned, Stina continues to work with an intensity that is remarkable to witness.
She wakes up early, attends to international business matters, manages multiple responsibilities, and continues pursuing opportunities.
She does not appear to approach every new day as though yesterday's achievements are enough. She keeps working, keeps engaging, and keeps looking ahead.
That is something I respect.
Working with her has reminded me that success is not simply about what you own. It is also about your discipline, your relationships, your ability to manage responsibilities, and your willingness to keep pursuing opportunities.
Sometimes, we see the achievements of successful people without seeing the hours, sacrifices, decisions, and discipline behind them.
SUCCESS IS NOT JUST A DESTINATION. IT IS ALSO A DAILY COMMITMENT TO THE WORK REQUIRED TO GET THERE AND THE RESPONSIBILITY THAT COMES WITH IT.
MY PERSONAL REFLECTION
I genuinely appreciate the lessons Stina has taught me and continues to teach me. Some come through direct conversations, others through observation, and some through simply having the opportunity to work alongside her.
Her encouragement has reminded me that personal growth requires more than recognising your potential. You must also develop the discipline, consistency, precision, and integrity needed to turn that potential into something meaningful.
I am still learning, still growing, and still working towards becoming the person I know I can be.
I do not claim to have everything figured out, but I value the lessons, conversations, and encouragement I have received along the way.
And perhaps that is another lesson we can all learn: when we meet people who have travelled further than we have, let us not only look at what they possess. Let us also pay attention to what we can learn from their experiences, habits, and approach to life.
Likewise, when we meet people who are still finding their way, let us not be quick to dismiss them. We never know how much potential someone carries or how far a little encouragement can take them.
TO MS. STINA WU: THANK YOU.
Thank you for the lessons, the encouragement, and the reminders about my own potential.
Thank you for challenging me to think bigger, see beyond my immediate surroundings, and appreciate the importance of discipline, integrity, punctuality, and quality.
Thank you for reminding me that I have value and potential, even when I may not fully recognise it myself.
I appreciate what you have taught me, and I look forward to learning even more.
Sometimes, the greatest gift someone can give you is not an opportunity itself, but the exposure, encouragement, and knowledge that help you recognise your ability to create opportunities of your own.
MY MESSAGE TO OUR PEOPLE
Let us learn from one another. Let us judge less, understand more, build meaningful relationships, and use the opportunities available to us to improve our lives.
We may not all agree on everything, and we may not all walk the same path. But there is always something to learn when we approach one another with open minds.
If there are empowerment platforms, business initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and networks that can help you grow, make an effort to understand them and participate where you can. Do not wait for opportunities to find you while doing nothing to prepare yourself.
RESPECT THE JOURNEY. LEARN FROM THE EXPERIENCE. PURSUE THE OPPORTUNITIES. BUILD YOUR OWN SUCCESS.
Sometimes, the person you are busy judging may have a lesson you need to learn, a perspective you need to understand, or an opportunity you have yet to discover.
I am sharing this not to tell anyone what to think about Stina Wu, but to encourage our people to look beyond assumptions, appreciate the lessons available to us, and focus on building a better future for ourselves.
And to Ms. Stina Wu, thank you for allowing me to witness and learn from this side of your journey.
DAAAMN! THE WOMAN IS ALWAYS WORKING! 👏🔥
