In one of my previous writings, I have revealed my doubts about my closest friends’ honest intention. I can not be sure whether they love me for who I am, or they just want to take advantage of me.

These days, people frequently ask me about these questions: “ Isn’t it hard to make friends, well-known for being a powerful and successful businessman?” and “How can I know that someone loves me the way I am, simply for my character, and not because of my possessions?”

Candy kingpin Joseph Felfoldi reflects on the pros and cons of juggling a hectic business life with the challenges and responsibilities of parenting.

Everything goes smoothly and the work is also easier in a trustful, honest environment. 

Due to my lifestyle, I experience many intense situations.

A few weeks ago I have participated in an event. The main topic was the inequality of men and women in business.

I know it is discreditable but when I am nervous I tend to use a foul language. It was when I was thirteen years old when my parents warned me that I turn the air blue.

According to some comments I received under my last Facebook post when people look at me, they see an unhappy, old businessman. As they put it, although I have everything to feel good, I do not look blissfully happy. For me, happiness is just a state. It is a certain cast of mind, not the destination.

It’s something to thank God for, that despite its downsides, social media attracts more and more like-minded people every day. However, this is also the reason why some of my fellow businessmen look down on me. 

Putting a high emphasis on autonomy in my whole life, I decided in my childhood that I did not want to be an employee. I wanted to make decisions and take the responsibilities.

Being a businessman, I experienced people’s attitude towards the main driving force of the economy - money - quite a few times. Under the influence of money, people tend to consider everything in terms of business and cost-effectiveness, while ignoring morality.

Last week I was asked if my Facebook account is handled by me personally, or is there an innovative business planning algorithm doing all the background work? In this regard, the only thing I want to say is that I am here, you can address me if you wish. 

You grow up poor and work your way up from nothing. You have children and of course, you want them to have a better life than you did, so from your years of sweat and toil you provide a clean, spacious house, holidays, nice new clothes, good healthy food, everything they need for their education …what parent wouldn’t?