Taku's Blog++: Seduce Your Own Mind — 5 Questions to Discover the Desires You've Been Hiding

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5 Questions to Unearth Your True Desires

1. “If everything you wished for could come true right now, what would you choose first?”
→ Strips away reality to reveal what truly moves your heart.
2. “What did you dream of becoming or obsess over as a child?”
→ Reconnects you with the source of your pure curiosity and passion.
3. “Who are you jealous of—and why?”
→ Hidden desires often show up as projections onto others.
4. “If your life were to end in one year, what would you want to experience?”
→ A time limit brings your true priorities into sharp focus.
5. “If you were already successful, with unlimited time and money, what would you be doing now?”
→ Removing all conditions reveals your deepest, most authentic longings.

Seduce your own mind (trick yourself)！

We wait to feel motivated before we act.

But truth is—motivation only comes after we move.

So why not gently trick yourself,
Just enough to take that first little step?

Then, like magic, motivation starts chasing you—
And before you know it, it overtakes you,
Pulling you forward.

And suddenly...
You feel the joy.

That’s how we’re quietly lured
Into the world of our true desires.

🎬Opening Chat (Casual talk and vibes)

The recording of the show "Up and Up" kicks off with light conversation—celebrating one of the cast members turning 60 and chatting about recent travels.
Through talk of age and retirement, a hopeful message emerges: “The next 10 years are the most important.”
There's a clear desire to stay active and to remain a strong "closer" in life.

🧭 Transition to the Main Topic: Recap of last episode

Last time, the theme was clarifying your desires through journaling.
There are three essential components to any desire:
- Vision: What kind of future do you want?
- Purpose: Why do you want it? Who is it for?
- Values: What do you want to embody? What do you hold dear?

🔍 Deep Dive into Each Element ①：What is Vision？

Visualize your ideal in areas like health, relationships, work, finances, fun, and more.
But be careful—a vision alone doesn’t equal a desire.
It’s incomplete without the deeper “why.”

🔍 Deep Dive into Each Element ②：What is Purpose?

Example:Vision = “I want to buy my dad a house. Purpose = “Because I want him to be happy.”
Your purpose is the reason behind your actions—why you want something, and who it's really for.
Many misunderstandings arise when people don’t clearly communicate their purpose.
In relationships—whether with your boss, your team, or your spouse—reading between the lines and understanding someone’s true purpose is key to connection.

🏠 Real-Life Example: Understanding Purpose in the Home

A wife scolds her child. On the surface: anger. Beneath it: “I have no time for myself” or “I just want more freedom.”
Rather than reacting to her words, understanding her real purpose allows for meaningful action.
(For example, the husband arranging time for her to be alone.)That shift improves the entire relationship dynamic.

🔁Application・Summary

This applies not just at home, but in sales, the workplace—everywhere.
If you approach every conversation with the belief that “there’s always a purpose behind what’s said,” your entire world changes.
And understanding that purpose naturally leads us to the next theme: values.

💡 Conclusion: Bridge to the Next Episode

Desires = Vision + Purpose + Values
It’s not enough to simply achieve a goal.
The true goal is a state where both you and those around you feel fulfilled.
Next time, we’ll dig into what truly matters—your values.
[Final Reminder]
Today marks the end of living on autopilot!
We’ll reveal the one key to finally taking control of your life.

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Summary：From Reactive Living to Value-Based Choice

【Stage 1】Most People Live on Autopilot in "reaction mode"

The majority of our daily actions and responses are habitual and reflexive, not consciously chosen.
Studies suggest that we engage in deliberate thought and decision-making for less than one hour a day.
As long as we’re simply reacting to others and circumstances, we’re not truly in control of our lives.

【Stage 2】Clarifying Vision, Purpose and Values Beomes the Core of Your Life

Every desire has three layers:
1. Vision: What kind of person you want to become
2. Purpose: Why you want to achieve it
3. Values（The guiding principles you care about most)
By staying aware of and revisiting these layers daily, you can make choices that are truly meaningful to you.

【Stage 3】Acting on your Values Cultivates Your True Self

For example:If someone values love, gratitude, growth, and challenge, the key is whether they can stay true to those values even in difficult situations.
Rather than being swept up by external circumstances, they choose actions based on who they aspire to be.

【Stage 4】Understanding Your Own Values + Tuning into Other's Desires

It’s not just about your own compass—life flows more smoothly when you can quickly sense: “What is this person hoping for right now?”
Making choices that honor both your own values and the other person’s desires leads to more fulfilling relationships and outcomes.

【Stage 5】Journaling as a Daily Practice to Return to Your Values

The habit of journaling helps you recognize when you're slipping into reactive patterns.
It invites you to ask:“Does this action align with my vision, purpose, and values?”
By reflecting daily, your internal compass strengthens, helping you live with more consistency and clarity.

Conclusion:

We all tend to live reactively by default.
But by clearly defining your vision, purpose, and values, and making a habit of choosing in alignment with them, you can begin living life deliberately—on your own terms.

The most practical method for this shift is the Values Journal,
a daily practice that anchors your decisions to what truly matters.