If You Became Rich, Who Would You Help First?
What you’d buy says little. Who you’d help first says everything about what you actually value.
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
Confident in front of 30 students. Hand me a beer at a party and I completely fall apart.
The Mirror Doesn’t Lie (But We Sometimes Do)
I caught my reflection in a shop window and didn’t recognise myself. The grey hair gave it away.
What Daily Practice Changed Your Life?
Not the perfect morning routine. The one quiet habit you’d genuinely miss if it disappeared tomorrow.
Are You Too Comfortable? A Question To Consider
Sometimes we choose the service that feels comfortable over the one that actually costs us something.
When You Get Good at Things You Never Felt Passionate About
After 505 days of Japanese practice, I realised I had passion and competence completely backwards.
Is Everyone Real or Are Some People NPCs/Bots?
You don’t get mad at a vending machine for not listening. Some people are just like that.
Spiritual, Open-Minded, or Just Crazy? (The Things We Usually Keep to Ourselves)
I needed exactly 3,000 yen for groceries. Then three notes appeared from under a passing car.
Don’t Throw in the Towel!
Sometimes the strongest thing you can do isn’t taking action. It’s just sticking around.
