If You Became Rich, Who Would You Help First?
Most of us imagine what we would buy if we were rich. But the people we would want to lift up say far more about our values. Who would be first on your list?
WhatMatters
Stripping away the noise, the expectations, and societal pressure to focus squarely on what matters – the people and practices that actually count.
When You’re Great at Your Job But Awkward at Office Parties
I can stand in front of 30 students and teach with total confidence. But put a beer in my hand at a party, and I crumble. Why do competent professionals still feel awkward socially?
The Mirror Doesn’t Lie (But We Sometimes Do)
I caught a reflection in a shop window and saw a stranger with gray hair. It took a second to realize it was me. Here is why accidental reflections tell the brutal truth.
What Daily Practice Changed Your Life?
Forget the perfect morning routines. I want to know the real habit that quietly transformed your days. What is the one thing you would miss if you couldn’t do it tomorrow?
Are You Too Comfortable? A Question To Consider
It is easier to teach English than to care for a parent with dementia. Sometimes we choose the service that feels good over the service that actually costs us something.
When You Get Good at Things You Never Felt Passionate About
I used to think passion had to come first. But after 505 days of Japanese practice, I realized I had it backwards. Here is why competence creates passion, not the other way around.
Is Everyone Real or Are Some People NPCs/Bots?
You do not get mad at a vending machine for not listening. So why get mad at people who cannot connect? Viewing unresponsive people as “NPCs” might be the secret to your sanity.
The Balance Between Talking About Pain and Getting On With Life
I have a slogan on my fridge: “Shut up. Suit up. Show up.” It reminds me that sometimes talking keeps you stuck, and action is the only way forward.
Spiritual, Open-Minded, or Just Crazy? (The Things We Usually Keep to Ourselves)
I needed 3,000 yen for groceries. As I watched a car drive by, three 1,000 yen bills literally materialized from under it. This is my story of unexplainable coincidences.
