#Self-awareness

While searching for an alternative to the ski resort my family used to visit, I articulated for the first time why that place was my 'safe bet.' Low crowds, travel rhythm, trust built through experience — it turned out to be a question that extends to product development too.

While researching the mechanisms behind contrast bathing, I arrived at the question of whether 'scientifically unproven' and 'having rational grounds for belief' are truly contradictory. A record of thinking through mechanisms, a large-scale Dutch RCT, and personal experience.

When I asked AI about a synthetic fuel technology, it kept giving evasive answers hiding behind structural explanations. A record of the dialogue process of changing my questions until I got concrete answers, and the question of 'honesty' that emerged.

A reflection that began with a small morning incident. Moving beyond the binary of self-blame and other-blame, and what it means to start from the premise that the other person sees a different landscape.

Starting from a sleepy winter morning, a meandering conversation with AI led me through the history of time management, the distortion of 'productivity,' and a thought experiment about 'programmed humans.'

Through dialogue with AI, I uncovered four inner engines driving me — and the desires I still can't fully sort out.

When the ability to create loses its value in the AI era, what remains? On the nature of resonance, maintaining distance from competition, and the quiet resolve to write for one person ten years from now.

A reflection that started from a religious organization's pamphlet. Why do isolated people get drawn into certain groups? What emerged was a fundamental human need for 'belonging' and the reality that society leaves some people without a safety net.

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.\"

The discomfort and emptiness that grow with heightened metacognition. The unease of seeing the world too clearly through knowledge. Embracing the state of being suspended, beyond the grasp of reason.

A story about receiving natural yam (jinenjo) as a gift and struggling with how to eat it. Reflections on the feeling of 'mottainai' (wasteful) and the thought pattern of seeking perfection that prevents enjoyment.

Letting go of expectations while holding onto hope. A reflective exploration on distinguishing what we can control from what we cannot, and changing how we engage.

Newton, Tesla, Dickinson, Kenji Miyazawa. What distinguishes discovered geniuses from those who remained buried? From ancient Greece to modern social media, the eras of creators and communicators have repeated like waves. Where do I stand, possessing neither? The choice to enjoy the swing.

I wrote 15 articles in a month and intentionally spread out their publication dates. But then I stopped. I realized I was trapped by 'appearances' and questioned the essence of writing.

While attempting to develop a diagnostic tool to measure reflective capacity, I faced a profound ethical dilemma. From the warnings of adult development theory to the dangers of measurement, to the decision to create it as a 'holding environment' — here's my journey through this process.

There are many time tracking and task management tools available, but they all assume you'll 'input' something. If you insist on zero input, what must you compromise? I explored automatic tracking tools and found a realistic middle ground.

The hamburger shop was closed, the conveyor belt sushi place was in idle hours, and the set meal restaurant was by reservation only. We ended up eating at Mos Burger, but I still felt unsettled. Reflecting with the ORIMD framework revealed the structure of 'compromise' and my emotional patterns.

I noticed a label on my non-alcohol disinfectant spray saying 'made with food-grade ingredients only.' This led me to research the main ingredient, grapefruit seed extract, and I discovered an interesting gap between natural ingredients and actual efficacy. Here's what I learned about what consumers should choose.

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.

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.

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.

In this article, I explore the future of work and organizational design from the perspective of reflection, examining what human-centered organizations will look like in the age of AI.

In this article, I explore how reflection can enhance work engagement—that positive, fulfilling psychological state toward work—and provide practical methods for implementation.

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

In this article, I explore how great figures from Japan and around the world practiced reflection and how it contributed to their success.

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.

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.

At the entrance ceremony welcoming approximately 3,100 new students to the University of Tokyo, President Teruo Fujii delivered an important address. Among his remarks, his reference to the conversational AI 'ChatGPT' has attracted significant attention. Citing a book by a Northeastern University president, President Fujii emphasized the importance of experiential learning in university education during the AI era.

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.

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.

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 based on the ORIMD framework, organized into five categories—Objective, Reflective, Interpretive, Meaning, and Decisional. A practical guide for deepening your reflection practice.

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.

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.