Japan as Only 1

 I attended a cooking demo for a new product from overseas. Since just being there wouldn't mean much, I took on the role of measuring the necessary seasonings and handing them over at the right times, supporting as an assistant. The manufacturer commented, "In our country, CEOs would never do something like this," and indeed, not many Japanese CEOs would handle measuring for a cooking demo either! I simply wanted to understand the product. The fastest way to understand something is to touch it and do it yourself. Just watching or listening doesn't get it into your head or heart. By actually doing it, making mistakes, and gaining experience, it becomes practical knowledge. Now, I understand how to use the app, read recipes, and know the critical points as an assistant. When someone else takes on this role, I can convey these points to them. I don't usually cook, so I got to feel the challenges and meticulousness that those working in the field experience every day...

 Running a business constantly presents various challenges. I thought I understood this and was always prepared to overcome them, but the sudden passing of a trusted executive, a staff member capable of leading a business, was truly painful. We were at a peak moment, excited about the management he would implement and the company we would build together. The sudden farewell at such a moment was the hardest trial I could imagine. Yet, even that can be overcome. It's because I have companions and a team who cry, laugh, and move forward with me. Even when a person’s life ends, their spirit lives on as long as there are people to carry on their legacy. We will continue to move forward, carrying the spirit of our departed colleague. Business management comes with many trials, but equally or more, it brings possibilities and opportunities for the future. There is no time to stop and look down; we must move forward step by step. Keep moving forward no matter what happens.