Personal Branding and Value Perception
📌 The value of high-end items (like Adidas Yeezy or Patek Philippe watches) is often driven by status and narrative, not just material cost; for example, Yeezys sold for up to 30 million Rupiah due to scarcity.
👩‍💼 Personal branding is crucial, determining how others perceive authenticity and value; a strong brand means even imitation products can be accepted as real, or actions seen as planned even if they are mistakes.
💼 The core of branding lies in the human element, focusing on the strength of the personal brand built rather than just the expense of the items acquired.

Indonesian Economic Landscape
📉 The Indonesian economy is divided between formal and informal sectors, with the informal sector potentially absorbing around 70% of employment, characterized by low income and volatility.
📊 Indonesia’s tax ratio is low (9-10%) compared to the ideal 16% for a nation of its size and economy, hindering government capacity to fund welfare and industrial incentives.
📈 To advance to a developed nation status (7-8% growth), Indonesia needs an investment ratio of 48% of GDP (up from the current 30% needed for 5% growth), requiring a focus on improving productivity (lowering ICOR).
🌏 Vietnam's economic advantage stems from higher Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) due to legal certainty, governmental stability, and better international trade agreements, making exports cheaper than Indonesia's.

Business Opportunities in Economic Conditions
💡 The most reliable commodity remains human beings, as long as people have needs and desires, business opportunities will persist, even during crises.
🍔 In times of economic crisis, the most resilient business sectors are those catering to basic human needs: food and shelter (though clothing costs can be mitigated with cheaper options).
🧠 Human decision-making relies heavily on "animal spirits" (as per Keynes), meaning people respond to perceived signals and needs (validation, status, basic requirements) rather than pure facts, ensuring business relevance.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ Focus on building a strong personal brand; this perception power is ultimately more valuable than the products you own.
➡️ Economic sustainability is linked to increasing the tax ratio by formalizing the significant informal sector.
➡️ Business opportunities are guaranteed as long as humans exist because fundamental needs (like food) and desires (like status) are constant drivers of the economy.

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