Check out Takumi’s NEW English youtube channel🎵
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Everything that happens in life is the best it could be!
When you're working hard at something,
you end up expecting everything to go a certain way.
There are times things don't work out.
There are times you're disappointed.
So you feel let down.
Because you had expectations.
But — in those very moments, I want you to remember these words:
Everything that happens in life is the best it could be!
Every single thing is the best possible event.
It's happening at that exact timing for a reason. It's the best timing!
My beloved Tsuyoshi Takashiro answered a relationship question like this!
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When social anxiety or relationship anxiety is running high, the first step isn't "reframing your interpretation" — it's "restoring your sleep."
Sleeplessness amplifies catastrophic thinking, so it's rational to prioritize getting your own system back online first.
Sleep first.
People who find social interaction exhausting are likely over-investing in a "custom-tailored response" for each person they meet. When you approach every encounter with the intention of making it a great experience for the other person, it's thoughtful — but draining.
The key to feeling lighter is this: instead of thinking about "how the other person sees you," talk about "what you genuinely find interesting." Having a topic you're passionate about leads to more natural connection in the end.
Takusando now open near Kiyomizudera in Kyoto!
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I've opened a little sandwich shop in Kiyomizu, Kyoto.
The name is Taku Sando Kiyomizu.
When you travel, there are places that make you think, "I want to come back here."
Sometimes it's the scenery. Sometimes it's the people. Sometimes it's the food.
But usually — it's a place that has all of it together.
I wanted to create a place like that in Kyoto.
That's how this shop came to be.
Freshly fried katsu sando and
sake selected by a sake sommelier.
And a place where people who just wandered in leave feeling a little closer to each other.
It's right near Kiyomizudera — so when you find yourself in Kyoto, please do stop by.
Who knows — I might be standing behind the counter myself.
See you in Kyoto.
Today we're filming for Theater “Baked Sweet Potatoes”!
It was fun!
To everyone joining for the first time~~~
If you'd like to participate...
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Or, send a DM to Yakiimo on Instagram!
We’re all working together to make this a great project!
A world where there are no right or wrong answers!
Today I met Narumi Komatsu.
A master introduced to me by Takuya Fujimoto. A writing fairy.
The power to bring a person back to their own essence, then capture them in words more fully than they could themselves — Japan's one-of-a-kind genius!!
M – There Is Someone Worth Loving (Gentosha Bunko)
A romance novel inspired by Ayumi Hamasaki
The story of how chalk made by people with intellectual disabilities came to account for 70% of the Japanese market.
What a surprise!
You don't say!
Back from Dubai.
That's a relief.
See you at this seminar!
I was invited to a live performance by 2-Chō Kenjū’s
Hiroyuki Kobori, so I went!
shimash_records's is genius
I was surprised!
[Shocking] It Turns Out Pokémon GO Was Actually “Massive Unpaid Labor to Create Maps for AI Robots”
Developer Niantic used over 3 billion AR images (of PokéStops, etc.) that users around the world had painstakingly collected to train AI, building a “high-precision visual navigation system” that doesn't require GPS.
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https://x.com/i/trending/2033341659220439087
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEry059X9HU
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【Summary】Clear the "Garbage" from your mind, and your brain awakens in an Instant!【Dr. Hideto Tomabechi】
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Step 1: Why do we need to throw out the "garbage"?
Just like a vacuum cleaner loses suction when its filter gets clogged, the human brain suffers a sharp drop in focus and drive when it gets clogged with "unnecessary emotions and worries." A lack of motivation isn't a lack of talent — it's a clogged brain. [[00:34]
Step 2：The biggest piece of garbage is "emotions"
Have you ever told yourself "I need to study," only to give in to the feeling of "I don't want to" and end up playing games instead?
- A life swept away by emotions: Like a fallen leaf drifting down a river — you just go wherever the current takes you.
- How successful people think: They move forward steadily like a "boat" headed for its destination, undisturbed by emotions.
Eliminating emotions entirely is difficult — but it's important to accept that emotions unrelated to your goals are simply "garbage." [01:05]
Step 3: The only way to throw out the garbage is to "have a goal"
To stop being tossed around by emotions (garbage), you need a strong goal — something you absolutely want to achieve. [ [02:57]
- A marathon runner keeps running toward the finish line even through rain and pain.
- When you have a goal you truly want to reach, feelings like "I'm scared" or "I can't be bothered" become "garbage" with no relevance to that goal — and you can ignore them.
Step 4: Watch out for the garbage called "concern about the opinions of others"
Is the goal you've set built around someone else's standards — like "so my mom won't get angry" or "so I can impress my friends"? A goal measured by someone else's ruler won't draw out your brain's true power. The key is to ask yourself: "Is this something I genuinely want to do?" [05:08]
Step 5: Don't be bound by your "past self"
The image of "I've always had bad grades" or "I'm just a shy person" is also garbage.
- Time flows from the future toward the past. Think of it that way.
- If your future improves, the past can change: Even if things are hard right now, future success will transform that hardship into a cherished memory — "that struggle is what brought me here." Whether your present self is good or bad is determined by the future self you become. [[07:05]
Step 6：The greatest happiness lies in living for others
The final piece of garbage to discard is the self-centered thinking of "as long as I'm okay, that's enough." Including "making someone else happy" in your goal — rather than settling for your own satisfaction alone — allows the brain to perform at a higher level and experience a deeper sense of fulfillment. [10:01]
Conclusion: Summary
- Don't be swept away by emotions — move forward steadily. [11:37]
- To do that, set a goal you genuinely want to achieve from the heart.
- Your past self is irrelevant. The value of your past is determined by your future actions. [08:33]
- Aim for a goal that brings happiness not just to yourself, but to those around you. [[11:46]
Start by clearing your head — just focus on one thing: "What can I do right now for my future self?"
Step 1：Why "1%"?
When you try to change the world drastically, most people assume you need a "100% perfect plan." But Anno-san puts it this way:
- Changing everything is impossible: Overhauling major rules all at once meets heavy resistance and takes a long time.
- "Hack" just 1%: Take the existing system and mix in just a small amount — 1% — of a new approach or technology.
- Make "that looks interesting" work for you: When that 1% turns out to be useful or compelling, the people around you naturally start following suit — and the whole thing ends up changing as a result.
Step 2: Technology is not the "magic wand."
Anno-san uses the latest AI and technology not as "complicated machinery" but as "a tool for gathering everyone's voice."
- Making everyone's voice visible: Even with tens of thousands of opinions, AI can instantly turn "what everyone values" into a chart.
- Creating a sense of agreement: Rather than one leader making the call, showing people evidence that "your voices were reflected this way" allows everyone to move forward with genuine buy-in.
Step 3：What we can do from here
The conclusion of this conversation is this: "It's not only people with special talent who change the world."
- Treasure your sense of friction: That small frustration of "I wish this worked differently" is the seed of a 1% revolution.
- Try moving it first: Rather than agonizing over perfection, start by building a small app or rethinking a rule close to home.
- Keep updating: It doesn't end after one attempt — what matters is the attitude of gradually reshaping things while watching how people respond.
In summary
The "1% Revolution" is not about tearing down all existing rules. It's a strategy of using the latest tools (digital) to gradually rewrite things into "a shape that's easier for everyone to live in."
"Updating democracy" may sound daunting — but at its core, it's a positive challenge that says: "Let's get everyone's voice delivered to politics and daily life more effectively!"
Using this way of thinking — if you were to improve your school's rules or club policies by just "1%" — what do you think you could do? If you're interested, we could brainstorm ideas together.
Link to Takumi Yamazaki’s
ENGLISH Book “SHIFT”
