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https://www.youtube.com/@takuway
Takumi Yamazaki—
this is the kind of person I choose to live as.
Out of the two, one piece found a new home—thank you!
This artwork is for sale!
It was used at Theater Yaki-imo!
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1 minute drama＠Theater Yakiimo
I’m offering it for 35,000 yen.
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Contact:
Staff (Ban)
yu_jin726kyo_ko@yahoo.co.jp
Subject line:
Please write “Artwork for Sale”
This piece was painted with the theme of an art gallery,
but at its heart, it tells the story of a person
who possesses eyes that can see
even what is not meant to be seen— and who continues to live because of that gift.
Please receive
the way this person sees the world,
and the talent that comes with it.
Thank you！
We hosted a fun party!
Such an amazing buzz!!!
Thank you!
Yesterday I had a meeting with Mr. Iguchi
The evolution of online seminars is really interesting.
Marketing expert Uekusa-san is brilliant!
Yesterday—
Akina-san, who was in Folder 5!!!
I went to her live show!
A film starring AKINA
that won Best Actress at a Spanish film festival.
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https://www.instagram.com/reels/DSbgKM3gQjy/
How nice〜
I had the chance to visit Shungo Oyama-san’s art exhibition yesterday as well!
It was like stepping into his inner world.
With TAE fro Dubai.
We'll do a DUBAI TOUR soon〜
Caught up with Koto-chan in Maruyamacho!
We had a birthday party in Osaka for 3 beauties!
Today I had a meeting from morning with Kodera-san.
Kick off of my next (64th) book!
Looks like this book really took off with business leaders!
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【Summary】
“The Strategy for the Second Half of Life”
How to Rebuild Life and Career — by Harvard Professor Arthur C. Brooks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR_LZl_r02E
How to move happily through the second half of life.
（Arthur C. Brooks）
Core Theme
In one sentence, this book teaches:
How to move happily through the “downhill” phase of life.
Stage 1：
Life is Not an Endless Uphill Climb
Key Point ①
For everyone, work performance begins to decline somewhere between the late 30s and eary 50s.
When we’re young:
Our minds are sharp
Our bodies are strong
Working hard often leads directly to results
As we age:
Concentration and stamina gradually decline
Competing the same way as younger people stops working
👉 This is not a lack of talent. It’s a natural human change.
Stage 2：
Beware of the "more and more" disease
Key point②
Clinging to past success leads to suffering.
People who succeeded when young often think:
“I need to go higher”
“I have to earn more”
But as results become harder to achieve:
Effort isn’t rewarded
Confidence drops
Loneliness grows
👉 The biggest mistake is continuing to fight the same way as before.
Stage 3：
Change Your Role at Work
Key Point ③
Shift from “doer” to “teacher.”
One thing actually grows stronger with age:
→ Experience
So the role changes:
From doing everything yourself → guiding younger people
From practitioner → mentor
Examples:
Pro athlete → coach
Veteran employee → advisor to juniors
👉 Respect comes less from results and more from wisdom.
Stage 4：
The Key to Happiness in the Second Half of Life is "Friends"
Key Point ④
What determines happiness later in life is human connection.
Research shows:
People with more friends are happier
Men need to be especially careful:
Relationships are often tied only to work
Retirement can suddenly bring deep loneliness
👉 Build friendships outside of work, early.
Stage 5：
Stop "Pretending you're not weak"
Key Point ⑤
People who can show weakness make more friends.
People who act strong → hard to approach
People who share struggles → approachable
Examples:
“I didn’t do so well back then”
“I can’t do what I used to anymore”
👉 Perfect people aren’t lovable. Slightly imperfect people are.
Stage 6：
Reduce Work, Increase Hobbies
Key Point ⑥
Especially for men, friendships are built by doing things together.
Hobbies are the strongest friendship tools:
Sauna
Fishing
Gaming
Camping
Sports
Shared experiences create lasting bonds.
👉 Slightly reduce work time. Increase hobby time.
Stage 7：
Reach Out to Old Friends
Key Point ⑦
Some relationships can be restored.
Even connections lost due to busyness can return with:
“Sorry about back then”
“I’d love to catch up”
👉 Friends are treasures money cannot buy.
The Final Truth
Key Point ⑧
No one says on their deathbed: “I wish I had worked more.”
What people remember:
Family
Friends
Times they laughed together
👉 In the second half of life, relationships become the greatest value.
Final Summary
Everyone ages; work ability declines
Change roles and focus on people
Show weakness; spread friendships
A life with laughter beats a life of work alone
Life is decided not by “how much you worked,” but by “who you lived with.”
Thank you Osaka
It was lots of fun!
Happy birthday Taka〜〜〜！
What a rich time we had！
Tea time in Yamaguchi！！！
The PEN story by Michael Roach. It's a good one!
Link to Takumi Yamazaki’s
ENGLISH Book “SHIFT”
