Author: Camie Tang
Company: CTG Realty 信誉地产有限公司
Profession: Residential · Commercial Property · Office Leasing · New Developments
Position: Real Estate Agent
《Your Starting Point Does Not Define Your Destination》
When I was young, I never felt that life had placed me on an easy path.
After I was born, my father became disabled because of an accident. At that time, some people believed in superstition and thought my birth had brought misfortune to the family. Being left-handed also made me different in an era when left-handedness was not widely accepted.
Growing up in such an environment taught me independence much earlier than most children. I learned to face things quietly on my own, and I also learned to carry the pressures of life from a young age.
My working journey began in a factory. Later, I worked as a promoter at beauty exhibitions and eventually moved into retail.
Today, I have established myself in the real estate industry.
Every stage of my career introduced me to different people, lifestyles and perspectives. More importantly, those experiences trained me to communicate, understand customers’ needs and solve problems.
But the road was never always smooth.
I experienced rejection, doubt, pressure and moments when I was not recognised.
Those experiences taught me that life cannot rely on hard work alone.
What truly creates long-term growth is integrity, value and the ability to keep improving yourself.
When you continuously strengthen your capabilities, you become better equipped to create meaningful value for your clients and business partners.
Looking back, I know that everything I have today did not come from luck alone.
It came from years of persistence, responsibility and the decision to face life positively.
Today, I have built my own career and team. Along the way, I have also been fortunate to meet clients and team members who trust and support me.
And throughout every stage of my journey, my family has remained my strongest source of support.
For all of this, I am deeply grateful.
I have always believed:
Not everyone is given a good starting point.
But those who persist can change the direction of their lives.
Perhaps only 30% of life is determined by circumstances.
The remaining 70% depends on how we choose to fight for the life we want.
Because what truly changes our lives is not where we begin — but how we choose to keep moving forward.
— Camie Tang