Excerpts from a letter to employees by Daniel Zhang (in the CNBC article "‘When we meet again, may we all be carefree’: Read the outgoing Alibaba CEO’s memo to staff"):

… This change signifies a new phase and new journey, not only for the company but also for me personally. Time flies, and this year marks my 16th year at Alibaba Group. My appointment as CEO and Chairman of Alibaba Group was beyond my imagination. Being able to fully dedicate myself to the roles for as long as I have is truly due to the trust, support, encouragement, and patience I have received from everyone. For this, I am forever deeply grateful. …

… [We] enabled the digital transformation of businesses, and made positive contributions to society. Together we withstood the challenges brought about by the pandemic and weathered the uncertainties of the macro environment over the past three years. Through prosperity and adversity, we grew stronger, shared unforgettable experiences, and persevered through it all together. I am grateful for the friendships and bonds forged during this journey that is more valuable and meaningful to me than anything else.

Over the past 24 years, we have initiated self-reinvention many times. Today, we are all standing together at a new starting point, hoping to unlock new growth through self-transformation. … I hope everyone will find the best path and platform for themselves. Your self-fulfillment will benefit society and the company, but more importantly, hopefully will help you discover how to be the best version of yourself. …

… My friends, the landscape may evolve, but the mountains remain and the rivers will continue to flow. Let’s start a new chapter. When we meet again, may we all be carefree!

... so optimistic, so charitable, so focused on self-actualization – and so good!

(cf Optimist Creed (1999-04-16), My Ob (2002-08-18), Improving My Mind (2003-06-22), Best Self (2013-12-14), Mantra - Give More Praise (2019-07-28), ...) - ^z - 2023-06-20