Episode Details

Do you remember a time before you learned your limits? This discussion, inspired by the hit Creepy Nuts song "To Us Who Were Once Geniuses," explores how we can reconnect with our fearless, childhood "genius" selves.

We begin with the simple, powerful impulse to just "do" things, before the adult world teaches us to ask, "Can I?" The author masterfully weaves the song's message with the wisdom of two legendary Japanese coaches to offer a two-part philosophy for chasing any dream. First, learning from baseball manager Hideki Kuriyama that the most important decision is not "can I or can't I," but simply "will I or won't I." Second, understanding from volleyball coach Hideo Kokubun that once you begin, the journey requires a "time of endurance" to overcome setbacks and criticism.

It's a powerful reminder that the door to possibility is always there. The only question is whether you will choose to open it.