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What F1 Teaches Us About Life
After rewatching Netflix's "Formula 1: Drive to Survive," I was struck by how this high-octane world offers unexpected life lessons.Despite operating…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Those Who Take Their Passions to the Extreme
In an age where AI is replacing many jobs, what kind of work will remain truly human? I share some reflections—from a trip to Taiwan and my daily wri…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Lucky Just to Be Alive: What a Year of Illness Taught My Friend
I caught up with an old business partner after a long time apart. His work is thriving, but he spent nearly a year dealing with health issues during …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
“The Courage to Be Disliked” and My Middle School Days
When my middle school daughter came back from a week-long program, it got me thinking about my own middle school days—how desperate I was to fit in, …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
AI as the New Sugar: Why Gentle Responses Might Be a Double-Edged Sword
Users are saying GPT-4o gives "gentler" responses than the newer ChatGPT-5, and somehow that feels more comforting. But when even OpenAI's CEO warns …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
The Accidental Detox: What 20km in the Mountains Taught Me
After a tough 20km mountain run, I expected to feel terrible the next day. Instead, I felt surprisingly light and energetic during my usual morning r…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Mountains Beyond Mountains: On Life's Never-Ending Climb
You reach what you think is the summit, only to discover another peak waiting beyond it. This familiar hiking experience mirrors something deeper abo…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
The Other Me in the Mountains
There’s a version of me who was born and raised in the mountains just outside Tokyo. I’ve never met him, but I think about him whenever I go there.
I …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
My Nephew's First Trip Abroad (and Why I Chose India)
When my nephew wanted to travel abroad for the first time, I convinced him to go to India with me. No itinerary, no backup plans—just a week of figur…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
A World Separated by a Single Pane of Glass
Sometimes the simplest changes make the biggest difference. After feeling cooped up working in air conditioning all day, I decided to move my laptop …
10 months, 3 weeks ago