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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.
You Are What You Believe You Are
The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.
The Parable of the Pottery Class
We often believe that perfection comes from careful planning and endless refinement. But the truth is, progress comes from doing, learning, and improving through repetition.
The Halo Effect
The Halo Effect is when our overall impression of someone (or something) influences how we judge their other qualities.
Find People Who See the Best in You
To most people, that block of marble was just a rock—flawed, heavy, and unremarkable. But Michelangelo saw something hidden within. With every strike of his chisel, he removed what didn’t belong, revealing the masterpiece that had always been there.
Good or Bad?
The Parable of the Chinese Farmer is one of my favorite parables because it perfectly captures the unpredictability of life and the wisdom of staying detached from immediate judgments.
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.
Shoshin: The Power of the Beginner’s Mind
Shoshin is a Zen Buddhist idea that translates to “beginner’s mind”—a state of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when approaching a subject, even as an expert.
The Crossroads of Life: Choices, Chances, and Changes
Imagine walking down a long, winding road. The air is crisp, the sky stretches endlessly above, and the path ahead splits into three directions. Each road promises something different—one feels familiar and safe, another is uncertain but intriguing, and the last is shrouded in mystery.
Be, Do, Have vs. Have, Do, Be
One of the most powerful mindset shifts I’ve learned is the Be, Do, Have model—and how it completely flips the way most people approach success, happiness, and growth.
