Fifty-Year Life Plan as Operating Calendar

"At the age of 19, Masayoshi Son created a “50-year life plan.” 20s - Make a name 30s - Save funds 40s - Make a decisive move 50s - Complete the business 60s - Pass on the business to the next generation"

"At the young age of 19, he established the following “50-year life plan”: In his twenties, he would enter a self-chosen industry and start a company. In his thirties, he would build up capital. The minimum unit of capital would be at least 100 billion yen. In his forties, he would undertake a major project. The scale of the project would be measured in trillions of yen. In his fifties, he would complete the business to a certain extent. In his sixties, he would transfer the business to the next generation. Masayoshi Son has conducted his business based on this plan ever since. As of May 2014, Masayoshi Son is 56 years old. He is at the stage of “completing the business in his fifties,” but the scale of the SoftBank Group’s revenues already exceeds 6 trillion yen significantly, equivalent to achieving his goal."

"First, establish a “long-term strategic plan” for life. ◆ A “genius manager” is not made in a day. “Start a company in your twenties and make your mark. Save at least 100 billion yen as capital in your thirties. Take a big gamble in your forties. Complete the business in your fifties. Pass the business on to the next generation in your sixties.” Masayoshi Son drafted this “50-year life plan” at the age of nineteen while studying in America. Since then, despite twists and turns, Son has lived a life almost according to this plan. So, what kind of life did Son lead before drafting this life plan? Masayoshi Son was born on August 11, 1957, in Tosu City, Saga Prefecture."