My dream was to set up my own e-commerce company. In 1999, I gathered 18 people in my apartment and spoke to them for two hours about my vision. Everyone put their money on the table, and that got us $60,000 to start Alibaba. I wanted to have a global company, so I chose a global name.

I believe in two principles: Your attitude is more important than your capabilities. Similarly, your decision is more important than your capabilities!

All MBA have said are correct, but they can't execute it.

Without internet, there would have been no Jack Ma, and no Alibaba or Taobao.

Find the right people, not the best people.

If Alibaba cannot become a Microsoft or Walmart, I will regret it for the rest of my life.

Luck is very important. Of course you can't wait for luck, because it won't come. While you start a journey, luck may eventually come to you.