Author: Lee Wei
Company: SPIC International College
Profession: Beauty Industry
Position: Managing Director
《Making money is important, but becoming valuable is even more crucial. When you continuously elevate yourself and create value, the opportunities and platforms meant for you will naturally unfold》
My name is Lee Wei, and I am currently the Managing Executive Director of SPIC International College.
When I first entered the beauty industry over a decade ago, I was just an ordinary beauty advisor. Back then, I didn’t even possess basic hands-on techniques, let alone picture myself one day leading a team and managing an educational institution.
Like many young people, I, too, experienced periods of confusion and uncertainty. I didn’t know where my future lay or what kind of work suited me best; all I knew was that if I wanted to change my life, I had to focus on my personal growth first.
So, I didn’t overthink things. Whenever an opportunity to learn presented itself, I took it; whenever a challenge arose, I tackled it; and whenever a door opened, I seized it.
From mastering techniques and serving clients to sales, teaching, and team management, I accumulated experience step by step.
What we pursue varies at different stages of life. In their 20s, most people primarily focus on making quick money.
I was no exception. However, I later realized that accumulating experience, building competency, and developing problem-solving skills were far more vital than immediate financial gain.
The greatest asset of youth lies in having the energy and willingness to try new things and absorb knowledge.
Entering my 30s, I came to understand that what truly sustains long-term success is not merely effort, but expertise and experience. The technical skills I acquired in the past, the insights gained from leading teams, and the resilience forged through overcoming challenges have all become my most valuable assets today.
While making money is undoubtedly important, opportunities will naturally present themselves once you cultivate expertise, capability, and value.
Transforming from a novice beauty advisor into an educator and corporate leader has taken me over ten years of continuous learning and growth. If you are currently feeling lost about the future, I want to tell you this:
You do not need to rush to find all of life’s answers right now. Embrace the present moment, commit to learning, venture courageously, and diligently build your experience. Nothing you do today is ever in vain.
Life is not a race against others, but a continuous journey of becoming a better version of yourself. As long as you never stop learning and growing, your life will always hold infinite possibilities.