Arga Setiawan is a successful entrepreneur who lea
Arga Setiawan is a successful entrepreneur who leads one of the largest tech companies in his city. At 38, he is known as a sharp-minded and ambitious figure. From the outside, his life appears perfect—a luxurious home, expensive cars, and a thriving business. But behind the curtain of his success, Arga carries a heavy burden that others cannot see.
Amid his busy schedule, Arga begins to feel an emptiness that material wealth and achievements can’t fill. His relationship with his wife, Karin, grows increasingly distant as Arga spends more time at the office than with his family. His teenage son, Dika, feels disconnected from the father he once idolized. This dilemma reaches a boiling point when Dika gets into trouble at school, yet Arga is too busy to support him.
Simultaneously, Arga’s company faces a major crisis due to the emergence of a new, more innovative competitor. The company’s stocks plummet, and investors begin to lose confidence. Arga finds himself at a crossroads; should he fight to save his company at any cost, or should he set aside his pride and start focusing on what he has neglected—his family and his own happiness?
In the midst of his turmoil, Arga reconnects with an old mentor, Mr. Bima, who once taught him about the true values of life. Through Mr. Bima, Arga learns that life isn’t just about material achievements, but also about finding meaning and balance. Together with Karin and Dika, Arga embarks on a journey to find answers to the biggest question in his life: what is he truly searching for?
Behind the Curtain of Success is a heartwarming story about a man’s struggle to find meaning in life amidst success and trials. It teaches that everyone deserves happiness, even if it means letting go of what they once held so dear. Set against the backdrop of a competitive business world and the realities of family life, this novel is perfect for anyone seeking inspiration while facing life’s dilemmas.
Behind the Curtain of Success
Arga Setiawan, the king of the city’s tech landscape, had it all. His name was synonymous with success, his company a beacon of innovation. At 38, he was a titan in the world of business, his every move scrutinized, his every word dissected. From the outside, his life seemed a picture of perfection – a sprawling mansion overlooking the city, a fleet of luxury cars, a family that appeared idyllic. But behind the curtain of his success, Arga carried a weight, a growing emptiness that no amount of wealth could fill.
His marriage to Karin, once the bedrock of his happiness, was now strained by the long hours he spent at the office. The laughter and intimacy that once filled their home had been replaced by a chilling silence, the only sounds being the ticking of the grandfather clock and the occasional rustle of financial newspapers. His teenage son, Dika, felt disconnected from the father he once idolized. Arga, lost in his own world of spreadsheets and projections, barely had time for his son, his presence a fleeting shadow in Dika’s life.
The cracks in his perfect facade began to widen when Dika got into trouble at school. He was caught cheating, a desperate act born out of a need for his father’s approval. But Arga, consumed by the looming threat of a rising competitor, was too busy to offer any support. He dismissed Dika’s actions as a phase, a mere blip in the grand scheme of his life.
The burgeoning competitor, a young, agile company with a revolutionary product, began to eat away at Arga’s empire. Investors grew nervous, his company’s stock plummeted. The pressure mounted, threatening to crush Arga under its weight.
Amidst the storm, Arga found himself at a crossroads. Should he fight to save his company at any cost, or should he finally acknowledge the gaping hole in his life, the void he had tried so hard to ignore? He desperately needed a guide, someone to illuminate the path beyond the tunnel of his success.
His thoughts turned to Mr. Bima, a wise mentor who had shaped his early career, reminding him of the true values that had once been his compass. He reached out, and Mr. Bima, with his kind eyes and gentle wisdom, reminded Arga that success was not a destination, but a journey, and that the most valuable treasures were not found in boardrooms or bank accounts, but in the hearts of the people he loved.
With Mr. Bima’s guidance, Arga began to see the world with new eyes. He started spending more time with Karin and Dika, rediscovering the joy of shared meals, heartfelt conversations, and genuine connection. He found himself taking walks in the park, watching the sun set with his son, and engaging in deep conversations with his wife.
He also started to see his company, not as a machine to churn out profits, but as a vehicle to create positive change. He refocused his energies, not on outdoing the competition, but on fostering innovation and creating products that truly made a difference. He realized that true success wasn’t just about wealth and power, but about leaving a positive impact on the world.
It was a long and arduous journey, one that required him to let go of his pride and embrace vulnerability. He learned that happiness, like success, was a journey, not a destination, and that the greatest achievements were not measured in monetary terms, but in the richness of human connection and the depth of meaningful experiences.
Behind the curtain of Arga’s success, a new story began to unfold. It was a story of rediscovery, of finding balance, of realizing that true happiness lay not in the pursuit of material possessions, but in the warmth of human connection and the pursuit of a life lived with meaning and purpose.
