February 2021– date –
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Japanese Culture and Traditions
The Abyss of “Karoshi”: Why Japan Can’t Stop Working Itself to Death
Tourists love Japan’s order and politeness, but that beauty has a price. Join me as I reveal the shadow behind the "Japan-Sickness"—from my own 100-hour overtime months at the Ministry of Finance to the evolutionary reasons why island societies struggle with peer pressure. It's time to talk about "Fairtrade" for human labor. -
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How to Survive Meetings and Make You Look Smart Out There
【A hardship destined for Japanese workers】 You won't read to the end of this article because the average human attention span is down to only eight seconds. It's one second shorter than that of goldfish. I remember I read many articles... -
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The Stock Market vs. The Cereal Aisle: The Paradox of Spending
We lose money on stocks but save on cereal. We buy expensive chocolate only for others. Discover the hilarious financial paradoxes of a "Master of Adaptation" and learn why Harvard psychologists might actually suggest you buy a high-quality chair for a decade of daily happiness. -
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The “Dead Man” Strategy: Survivorship Bias and the Fear of Being Forgotten
My father told me to play dead for bears, but I always wondered about the ones who didn't survive to tell the tale. Join me as I explore "Survivorship Bias," the undeniable role of luck in success, and why we at CondeHouse are refusing to "play dead" in the face of the 3D printing revolution. -
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The Story of Our Third President: A Leader with the Times
【Super optimism】 Innate optimism is the most important quality required for a leader. This is the biggest lesson I've learned from the current (third) president. I joined this company just after the start of his administration since 20... -
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The Logic of Survival: Why the “Sequel” to Our Founder Was a Blockbuster
Founders are legendary, but they are also a nightmare to follow. Discover the real-world "sequel" story of CondeHouse’s second president—how he defied the founder’s ego to conquer the U.S. market, survived the 2008 crash with cold logic, and why he’s now becoming the same "difficult predecessor" he once struggled against. -
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The Legend of a “Mad” Craftsman: Why Dictatorship Was Necessary
Democracy is for stable times; revolution requires a dictator. Join me as I explore the terrifying, brilliant, and "mad" passion of our founder. From the aesthetics of Steve Jobs to the gamble of the Japanese dining chair, this is a story of how one man’s refusal to compromise built a legacy that supports a thousand lives today. -
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The Power of Stories: How They Shape Our Lives
【Time exists because of the story memory technique】 As I wrote before, the definition of "time" is not completely settled in physics and philosophy. To be more precise, the existence of time is often an obstacle to prove the laws of ph...
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