#Career
20 articles

In a Society That Calls 'Going Back' Success, Something Quietly Accumulates
From the physical switches in an aircraft cockpit, to Nintendo's design philosophy, to the mass secondments Japanese airlines did during the pandemic — a journal entry from a day spent questioning the unspoken assumption that 'returning to where you came from' equals success.

Observing My Multilayered Self as It Is
Through dialogue with AI, I uncovered four inner engines driving me — and the desires I still can't fully sort out.

When I Designed a \"Non-Selling Funnel,\" I Finally Felt Good About My Blog
A few hundred yen per month in affiliate income. Yet I never felt like I was \"failing.\" Still, there was this nagging feeling: \"Is this really okay?\" Caught between revenue and philosophy, I arrived at a choice: not to \"change how I sell,\" but to \"create a design that doesn't sell.\"

Living in an Era Where Anyone Can Create But No One Can Reach
Long tail strategy enabled 'anyone to publish,' but failed to ensure 'anyone can be discovered.' Large corporations dominate the AI route, and only a handful succeed in the fan route. Economic buffer is essential for emergence, and it's far from 'anyone with talent can make it.' Still, whether something becomes a corpse isn't determined in this moment.

What Awaits Beyond AI Rewriting Competition, and the Path I Chose
When AI-powered rewriting becomes commonplace, what lies ahead? Beyond the infinite loop of search rankings. Not withdrawing from competition, but playing a different game—a sustainable content strategy seen through the lens of funnel design.

What Are We Consuming Every Time We Use ChatGPT?
From the power consumption problem of AI companies to the weight of 8,000 years, and what it means to document our decision-making process.

Selling" and "Building Trust" Are Two Different Things
The discomfort I felt toward certain revenue models on social media. It was the feeling that they were "eroding trust." On the difference between places to build trust and places to convert it.

Nobody Is to Blame, Yet Something Is Wrong
Exploring the 'dystopia of efficiency' in capitalism and careers. What the success of fast-food chains reveals about a structure where nobody is to blame, yet everything gets poorer.

A Work Style That Doesn't Separate Work and Life — Questioning the 8-Hour Workday
After my child was born, the way I work changed. While questioning the 'normal' of 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, I've been exploring my own rhythm within the daily margins.

On the Paradox of Running Endlessly to Find Rest
AI increases productivity, yet leisure time doesn't grow. Through the Pirahã way of life, I reflect on what we've lost and consider alternative paths.

How Reflection Enhances Work Engagement: Understanding the Mechanism
In this article, I explore how reflection can enhance work engagement—that positive, fulfilling psychological state toward work—and provide practical methods for implementation.

Cultivating Resilience Through Reflection
In this article, I explore resilience—the ability to overcome difficulties, adapt, and grow—and how reflection can help cultivate this essential capacity.

The Importance of Reflection in Teal Organizations: Autonomous Decision-Making and Organizational Evolution
In this article, I explore the importance of reflection in Teal organizations. Since Teal organizations are operated based on each individual's autonomy and sense of responsibility, reflection plays a crucial role.

Why Do We Keep Putting Off Time for Reflection?
In this article, we explore a challenge many people face: 'Why do we keep putting off time for reflection?' Even when we understand the importance of reflection, let's examine the reasons why we struggle to practice it.

Reflection for New Professionals: Effective Methods for Success at Work
In this article, I'll discuss how new professionals can use reflection to achieve results at work. Reflection is a powerful tool for deepening self-understanding and promoting effective learning and growth.

How to Create a Lifeline Chart — Visualize Life's Turning Points and Find Your Next Step
A lifeline chart is a powerful tool for visualizing the trajectory of your life. It allows you to see at a glance how past events and experiences have shaped who you are today.

The Origin of My Reflection Research - From Elementary School to Today
I want to articulate why I focus on reflection and what drives my work. This is a look back at my experiences from elementary school to the present day.

100 Questions to Deepen Your Self-Reflection Using the ORIMD Framework
100 questions based on the ORIMD framework, organized into five categories—Objective, Reflective, Interpretive, Meaning, and Decisional. A practical guide for deepening your reflection practice.

Good and Bad Patterns in Manager-Employee Dialogue
This article introduces examples of dialogues that promote reflection. What kind of conversations do you, as managers, strive for when talking with your team members? I hope to provide helpful insights on what to be mindful of when encouraging reflection through conversation.

Empathize While Intervening From a Bird's-Eye View: The Mindset for Reflection and Dialogue
This article explores the theme of reflection and dialogue, summarizing what both the person facilitating reflection and the person deepening their reflection should be mindful of, and clarifying the relationship between reflection and dialogue.