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にほんブログ村
English Translation:
Hello, I’m President Yasui. I run a company specializing in high-pressure gas equipment inspections as a solo entrepreneur.
Starting tomorrow, I’ll be on a business trip to a work site.
It’s a relatively long trip, so I have a lot of luggage to take with me.
Finally, the days of frequent on-site work have arrived.
I’ll do my best while taking care of my health.
Thank you for your support! 😊
When I was in high school, I had a vague dream of becoming a company president someday if I ever became a salaryman.
The reason? Honestly, I thought it just sounded prestigious. (Haha)
But once I actually started working, I completely forgot about that dream.
A few years later, I found myself starting my own company.
At that time, a lot was happening in my life, and I reached a point where continuing as an employee was no longer an option, so I decided to leave and start my own business.
So, in the end, I did become a president like I had once envisioned.
But aside from the responsibility of running everything, not much in my daily work actually changed.
I had the title of "president," but if you asked whether I had the management skills worthy of the title, I would have to admit that I had almost none.
Some people might start a company simply because they want the title of "president," but I imagine that’s quite rare.
However, if all you want is the title, becoming a president is surprisingly easy.
I also own a rental property, which means I hold the title of a "landlord."
But honestly, I didn’t become a landlord because I had a strong desire to be one.
In reality, I didn’t do anything particularly "landlord-like."
The property was an "owner-change" property, meaning that the tenants were already there when I bought it.
Since there was no need to find new tenants, there was hardly anything for me to do as a landlord.
It was only when I received a notice of a tenant moving out that I was reminded, "Oh, right—I’m a landlord."
I had to schedule the move-out inspection, and since the previous owner had managed the property themselves, I continued with self-management as well.
However, after this experience, I decided that from now on, I would hire a management company.
I contacted a local real estate agency to request their services and handle tenant recruitment.
The title of "landlord" automatically comes with owning and renting out a property.
But in cases like mine—where I bought an owner-change property—while I had the title, my actual skills as a landlord were practically nonexistent.
I had focused on "becoming a landlord" as the goal, rather than approaching it with the mindset of running a real estate business.
Hearing the tenant’s move-out notice made me truly realize my position.
Since I had invested capital in the property, I couldn't afford to neglect it—just as I wouldn’t neglect my main business of inspections.
Having a title is not enough. We must take full responsibility for what we do.
Looking back, I realized that I have a tendency to be satisfied just by obtaining something—whether it's a title, a position, or an achievement.
Will I expand my business, or will it remain as it is? That decision rests entirely on my shoulders.
I need to go back to my original intentions, remember my goals, and approach everything with clarity and purpose.
When it comes to side businesses, I must either fully commit or not do them at all.
If I remain ambiguous, it might turn into an activity pursued just for self-satisfaction.
It's important to define what I truly want, set clear goals, and determine what success means for me.
Today’s Quote
"If you take on a title, commit to it fully and approach it with serious dedication."
See you next time!
