Founder choosing the difficult path while building Chikicha

Why We Walked Away From a 20 Million Dollar Investment to Build Chikicha Our Own Way

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Nearly three years ago we came close to accepting a 20 million dollar investment from one of the largest telecommunications companies. Instead we chose to build Chikicha on our own. This is the story behind that decision and the lessons it taught us.
The Dream That Took Me Far From Home and Refuses to Let Go
Life Lessons Personal Growth Philosophy Daily Inspiration
A personal reflection on leaving home, chasing a dream in a foreign country, enduring hardship, loneliness, and uncertainty, and finding strength through Cho Yong Pil's song The Dreams (꿈). A story about perseverance, purpose, and believing that dreams are worth the struggle.
Good Things Take Time Reflection
Faith & Spirituality Life Lessons Daily Inspiration
A reflective and faith-centered exploration of patience, life decisions, and God’s timing. Discover how waiting, perseverance, and trust shape life’s outcomes, reminding us that what is meant for us unfolds in its perfect time.
According to Your Faith
Faith & Spirituality
Discover how faith transforms the unseen into reality. Explore the story of two blind men in Matthew 9:29 and learn how humility, pursuit, and belief bring divine power into our lives.
Faith, Hope, and the Quiet Courage to Begin Again
Faith & Spirituality
Faith as small as hope can heal doubt, reconnect humanity, and move inner mountains.
Commitment: The Weight of a Word That Defines Us
Personal Growth
Explore the true weight of commitment and why keeping your word matters. Learn how honoring promises shapes trust, respect, integrity, and personal credibility in every area of life.
When Dignity Feels Lost and Integrity Fades But the Soul Still Fights
Faith & Spirituality
A powerful reflection on resilience and faith amid financial and emotional hardship. This story explores how dignity, integrity, and the soul endure even in life’s darkest seasons.
Relentless vs. Resilient: The Hidden Strength Behind Unseen Success
Personal Growth
Discover the quiet strength of being relentless and resilient. Learn how persistence, balance, and recovery build lasting success and inner peace in the face of life’s challenges.
The Box, the Couch, and the Big Deal: A Reflection on Faith
Faith & Spirituality
A powerful reflection on faith, choice, and God’s timing—why we often trade unseen blessings for visible comfort, and how to hold on to true hope.
Unworthiness of Knowledge and the Power of Persistence
Personal Growth
Explore how knowledge and dreams can endure prejudice and bias, transforming initial bitterness into resilience, growth, and lasting impact. Learn how persistence shapes success and purpose.