| The Lucky Secret to Success |
Many Hong Kongers believe that a person’s success is governed by five factors. These are, in order of importance: fate/destiny, luck, feng shui, good deeds/virtues, and hard work/study.
For the city that’s known for its competitive business culture, assiduous students, and industrious people; it seems surprising that hard work comes at the bottom of the list and more importance is attributed to external factors facilitating success.
So are Hong Kongers successfully lucky or luckily successful?
Erin Bowland of Radio Television Hong Kong explores the culture that is full of superstitions, rituals and beliefs revolving around the pursuit of success. This program was produced by Radio Television Hong Kong as part of our Global Perspective series on belief.
The Lucky Secret to Success was produced by Erin Bowland of Radio Television Hong Kong. It originally aired as part of the special international collaboration, Global Perspectives on Belief.
Links:
Discover Hong Kong
Hong Kong's Department of Tourism
Cities Guide- Hong Kong
Rules of etiquette for Hong Kong business transactions.
Hong Kong Education and Manpower Bureau
Learn about the Hong Kong system of education and workforce training.
A Beginner's Guide to Feng Shui
The BBC gives some tips and a history of the art of feng shui.
Books:
 Success Secrets to Maximize Business in Hong Kong
by: Harvey Trip, Margaret Harvey 2000
A guide to overcoming culture shock when doing business in Hong Kong.
 Creating Sacred Space with Feng Shui: Learn the Art of Space Clearing and Bring New Energy into Your Life
by: Karen Kingston 1997
Learn how to use feng shui to increase your happiness.
 Negotiate with Feng Shui: Enhance Your Skills in Diplomacy, Business, and Relationships
by: Jose Armilla, Connie Hill (Editor) 2001
Use the art of feng shui to increase your business success.
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