Japan as Only 1

  In life, it’s not all sunshine and roses. There are times when we act on impulse, face escalating challenges when we're already down, or even succumb to our lesser impulses. Being human, I completely understand this. However, in such moments, lashing out at others or becoming aggressive and critical can lead to actions we regret. Unfortunately, once done, these actions are often irreversible, as regret cannot undo the past. We all experience frustrations and feel unfairly treated at times. Yet, life is connected like a line. A single moment can undermine everything we’ve built up to that point. Building takes time, but collapse can happen in an instant. Fortune favors the bold, but only offers a brief chance to grasp it. Especially in tough times, it’s crucial to act with sincerity and care, valuing others to avoid regrets later. This moment, right now, is the time to treasure the people around us.

  Do you believe in the theory that people are inherently good or inherently evil? While both perspectives can be argued as both correct and incorrect, from a management and corporate governance standpoint, I lean towards building systems based on the assumption that people are inherently flawed—paradoxically, I find this approach results in a more compassionate and effective organizational structure. Why? You might think that basing policies on a belief that "people are fundamentally bad" sounds harsh and distrustful. However, this does not mean I view all employees as bad. Humans naturally have weaknesses and flaws; acknowledging this allows us to design environments that prevent these lesser qualities from emerging. Creating systems based on this philosophy means implementing measures like ensuring instructions are both spoken and written down to prevent forgetfulness. Moreover, even with a strong belief in the goodness of my team, I recognize that if I were left alone wit...