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The Bamboo Tree Effect
Growth doesn’t happen overnight. The work you put in today might not show results immediately, but every small effort compounds over time. Keep watering your dreams.
Navigating Life’s Transitions
Transitions are never smooth. Growth hurts. But here’s the truth: your ability to succeed is directly tied to your ability to endure discomfort.
Understanding Yourself: Lessons from the 21 Principles of Dokkōdō
Musashi, a legendary samurai and strategist, wrote these principles as a guide for living independently and fearlessly. His teachings go beyond swordsmanship—they are a blueprint for understanding oneself and thriving in an ever-changing world.
The Broken Window Theory
In 1982, criminologists James Q. Wilson and George Kelling introduced the Broken Window Theory. Their research showed that when minor crimes or acts of neglect go unchecked, they signal that no one is in control.
What Is Happiness to You?
“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”
– Marcus Aurelius
Fear Is a Mile Wide and an Inch Deep
Fear is mostly an illusion. It may look deep, but in reality, it’s only an inch thick. The moment you take that first step, you realize—you’re still standing. You didn’t drown. And suddenly, what once seemed impossible now feels within reach.
The Harder the Path, the Greater the Fruits
Life has a way of testing you, especially when you decide to take a path many wouldn’t dare. For me, that path has been entrepreneurship. What I thought would be an exciting road filled with opportunities quickly turned into something far more demanding, far more real.
Who Am I? What Makes Me, Me?
Growing up, I remember being a curious child—asking questions, always wanting to understand why things were the way they were. I didn’t know it then, but curiosity became a foundational part of who I am. It’s what makes me ask deeper questions about life, about people, and about myself.
