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Hello, I’m Yasu, the president of a one-person company specializing in high-pressure gas equipment inspections.
Cherishing time with my children.
Talking, doing things together, or even just sitting in silence—if my child feels relaxed just by being there with me, then that’s enough.
Also, am I putting my phone down and looking at my child when we talk?
If I don’t consciously make the effort, I might end up talking while looking at a screen or half-listening while doing something else.
If I want my child to grow up valuing the time spent with those around them, then I must set an example. I realize now that I need to reflect on this…
The other day, while chatting with a friend after a meal, they told me:
"You’re always updating your values."
I take in a lot of information, but I never really thought about it as updating my values.
My family probably thinks, "He didn’t use to say things like that."
(Although… I may be talking less at home these days, haha.)
When I read books, they open up new worlds for me.
I rarely encounter something I know absolutely nothing about, but in every book, there’s at least one phrase or idea that resonates with me and changes my perspective.
I believe that experiences and newly acquired knowledge combine and shape us in a way that aligns with our understanding.
Whether it’s manga, essays, business books, or how-to guides, absorbing knowledge from external sources helps refine our values.
Since it's an update, it can be for better or worse.
But whether it’s good or bad is something we often can’t judge for ourselves.
Our values are shaped by what we believe is right, so even if we pick something that others may see as “wrong,” we don’t perceive it that way.
In my industry, there are always customers who are seen as demanding or difficult.
Common examples include:
- Clients with strict requirements
- Worksites with extremely high safety standards
- Customers who ask detailed questions and give lots of instructions
These types of clients are often seen as a hassle.
To be honest, I used to feel the same way.
On such sites, I often hear comments like, “We have to be extra careful because Mr. X is strict” or “We need to do it properly or Mr. Y will get angry.”
Now, when I look back, I find it ridiculous that we needed external pressure to ensure we did a thorough job.
If someone demands a higher level of quality, it means our current standards don’t yet meet their expectations.
When I come across well-structured safety manuals on-site, I sometimes incorporate them into my own work.
Customers who demand greater attention to detail push us to improve.
Even if they start off as demanding, once trust is built, they’ll eventually ease up.
When that happens, it means they recognize our growth and improvement.
Attention to detail is a universally appreciated quality in any job.
However, excessive perfectionism that slows down work can lead to complaints about inefficiency, so balance is key.
By shifting our perspective and paying closer attention to our customers, we can gain new insights.
Reading has helped me understand human behavior better—why people say what they say, how they think, and how to interpret their intentions.
Many people wonder how to make more money or how to improve their lives.
The only real answer is to continuously refine yourself and expand your knowledge.
If you’re set in your ways and content with how things are, that’s fine.
But for me, I choose to keep evolving—because I’ve realized that’s what brings me happiness and fulfillment.
Today’s Quote
"Listen to many voices, absorb their essence, and keep updating your values."
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