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Hello, I’m President Yasui, running a company primarily engaged in inspecting high-pressure gas equipment as a solo entrepreneur.
I’m currently nearing the end of Nippon Kokuki, a book by Naoki Hyakuta, and reading about World War II and Japan’s postwar reconstruction.
The truth behind the Pacific War—also referred to as the Greater East Asia War.
The WGIP (War Guilt Information Program) implemented by GHQ.
The purge of educators.
Seeing how the Japanese people were brainwashed and stripped of their national identity, I am shocked to realize that what we learned in compulsory education might not have been the whole truth.
Of course, this book is not a primary source, so I shouldn’t take everything at face value. However, when I research the topics mentioned in Nippon Kokuki myself, they appear to be factual.
Shouldn't all Japanese people be aware that the actions of the Empire of Japan were not acts of invasion? Shouldn’t we at least share a common understanding of this fact?
The nation promoted the ideal of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, aiming to liberate Asian countries that had been colonized by Western powers and establish an independent Asian economic zone.
In 1943, the Greater East Asia Conference was held in Tokyo, where seven nations adopted the Greater East Asia Joint Declaration.
However, we were never taught this in school. That is truly unfortunate.
There is still a deeply ingrained belief that “Japan did something wrong.”
But that is not the full truth.
Anyway, my introduction has gone on for too long! (laughs)
What do you consider to be “common sense” in everyday life?
It’s common sense to work.
It’s common sense for husbands to do housework.
It’s common sense for children to study.
There are many different “common sense” ideas, but what does it mean in a professional setting?
I believe the first and most fundamental thing is greeting people.
Everything starts with a greeting.
Even job postings for short-term part-time work include “Must greet people” in the requirements.
Greeting others is an essential quality for both full-time employees and part-timers.
On the flip side, someone who can’t even greet others properly might be considered a “problematic person.”
I’m sure you can think of someone like that.
Even if my children don’t greet me, I always make sure to greet them.
“Good morning.”
“Welcome home.”
“Let’s eat.”
“Good night.”
When I say these things consistently, some of them eventually start responding.
Rather than forcing them, I believe that if parents set the example, children will naturally follow.
Greetings are the foundation of communication, and the ability to communicate is crucial.
Teaching someone who doesn’t have this basic skill can be extremely difficult.
Other basic behaviors include:
- Regularly taking out the trash.
- Keeping your surroundings clean and organized.
- Taking care of your tools and belongings.
If you can do just these things, you’re already capable of managing yourself fairly well.
Misusing tools and breaking them, handling things carelessly, losing items because they weren’t stored properly—
Being disorganized leads to wasted time searching for lost items and unnecessary spending on replacements.
It can even result in a messy, cluttered home or an unorganized bag full of junk.
I’m not saying you have to be a perfectionist, but some people don’t even realize that others are watching them.
I believe that before someone can become good at studying or working, they must first be capable of doing these basic things.
If you feel like you’re not doing these things well—don’t worry!
Even I tend to neglect organization if I’m not mindful of it.
Just being aware and making an effort is enough.
Once you keep doing it, it will become second nature, and eventually, it will just be a part of your daily routine.
It’s similar to building good habits.
Starting tomorrow, let’s be a little more mindful and strive for a more thoughtful way of living.
Quote of the Day:
"Start your day with a proper greeting—it's the foundation of communication."
See you next time!
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