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The Story My AI Told Me It Couldn't Write
In this episode, I share a conversation with my AI that led to an unexpected revelation. When I asked if it could write an irrational story that move…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
The Bike That Wouldn't Unlock: A Kamakura Story About Modern Fragility
This week, we explore the hidden fragility of our hyper-convenient world. We rely on apps and networks for everything from paying for coffee to unloc…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
A "Little Trip" for ¥550
In a world of grand vacations and special events, what is the value of a simple, repeatable routine? This discussion explores a new weekend ritual: a…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Rediscovering Live Music
What's the difference between listening to music on Spotify and actually being there? This discussion explores a recent, long-overdue visit to a live…
1 year ago
ChatGPT Said "Stay in Bangkok." But I Went Anyway.
In an age of optimization, what's the value of a "useless" trip? This discussion starts with a simple travel dilemma: take a quick, "inefficient" hal…
1 year ago
The Freedom of "Good Enough": A Guide to Imperfect Living
Are you tired of the constant pressure to be more productive, to optimize everything, and to achieve a perfect, idealized life? This discussion, insp…
1 year ago
“As Long as It Tastes of Miso, It Isn’t Top-Grade”: On Drucker and a Higher State of Work
How do you stay challenged and fulfilled over a long, 40-year career? In this episode, I revisit the management philosophy of Peter Drucker to think …
1 year ago
The Miso Soup Theory of Mastery
How do you stay engaged and continue to grow over a 50-year career without burning out or becoming stagnant? This discussion delves into the profound…
1 year ago
Lessons from a "Time Thief": Why Your Business Shouldn't Be Like TikTok
Ever wonder why it's so easy to lose 20 minutes to TikTok? This discussion starts by breaking down the "secret formula" that makes apps so addictive—…
1 year ago
The 50/50 Rule for "Cool"
What's the true nature of "cool" in design and culture? This discussion, sparked by a trip to Bangkok's trendy Song Wat Road, argues that it's not ab…
1 year ago