In the essence class training class of Yichen culture, I came into contact with the Gobi trekking on the Xuanzang Road for the first time. Inspired by Mr. Cui, many of Yi Chen's family members, including me, signed up for the Yi Chen Cultural Xuanzang Road Gobi Challenge.
Although I had a lot of worries about the challenge of 118 kilometers, when I learned that there was also our master among the guests in my company, the thought of being able to connect with such a high-energy teacher up close and personal made those worries and fears disappear.
I can't wait to start preparing for crowdfunding. How can I achieve my goal and raise 13,999 yuan?I made arrangements in advance, first going to the richest, most trustworthy, and most reliable friends around me, and asking them to crowdfund me a certain amount before seeking the support of others.
Crowdfunding is known as the best way to test your connections, and I've learned the true meaning of that phrase in the process.
When I sent out the link to the crowdfunding, a friend asked: What's the matter, are you short of money now?Some friends also said: I don't want to participate in this kind of activity, I would rather treat you to a meal.
Another friend of mine, who usually cares about her business very much, showed some resistance when I sent her the link, I said that supporting 1 point is also love, and she really only gave me 1 cent of crowdfunding. This incident made me sad for days and even a little depressed.
Later, I figured out that support is not about the amount of money, but about the heart, and I can't deny my original intention to do this because others don't understand, so I feel a lot more relieved when I think about it.
Most of my friends actually chose to support, and I raised almost 3,000 yuan in three days, and even some friends who are not very familiar with me have helped me, and many friends have expressed their concern for me, which makes me more confident.
Yichen's teachers also gave us guidance and advice throughout the process, teaching us how to take the next step. I put down my so-called "face" and began to send private messages to friends one by one, and the crowdfunding data was fast**, and it would soon be close to 10,000 yuan.
But soon the stuck points also appeared, and at this stage of crowdfunding, I think those friends who will support me have basically helped, what should I do if there are still a few thousand yuan?When I was at a loss, my friend's sentence "whether it supports it or not, the minimum is 108 yuan" made me pause.
In fact, many people want to support us, but because this amount is not easy to determine, they simply don't see it. So I clearly wrote down that I hope everyone will crowdfund me 10 yuan or 20 yuan, and sincerely explained the reason for crowdfunding.
There are nearly 4,000 people in my circle of friends, and even if only a few will support it, they are quickly approaching the goal.
In the end, when there was still more than 600 yuan left, a friend asked me if I wanted to help me make up for it, and I politely refused my friend's kindness and wanted to complete the goal steadily.
On the day of success, I asked a friend to talk about going to the Gobi for a hike over tea, and my friend was very curious and wanted to participate with me.
I have felt a lot about the whole crowdfunding journey, which has made us look at ourselves again and recognize our relationship with our circle of friends. It also gives us the opportunity to deepen our connections with our friends and clarify how we will manage our relationships in the future.
I am grateful to my friends for their support and trust, so that I can have such an opportunity to go out and experience a different life.
I am very much looking forward to stepping on that mysterious land with Yi Chen's family, to feel the power and beauty of nature, and to draw wisdom and strength from it.