by Hiroyo Saito | Apr 26, 2024 | books, habits, mindset
Do you feel you have attained inner peace? Or do you wish you could feel more at peace and satisfied with your life? In this blog post, I will explore four fundamental steps to achieving inner peace, as outlined by William Ury, Ph.D., in his book, “Getting to...
by Hiroyo Saito | Apr 16, 2024 | books, habits, learning, mindset
Are you skilled at connecting with others? Have you ever met someone who made you feel instantly connected, even though it was your first encounter? Or perhaps noticed how some individuals can make a group discussion flow seamlessly, almost like magic? Charles Duhigg...
by Hiroyo Saito | Apr 7, 2024 | books, habits, mindset
Embrace Change: The Path to Learning Optimism Are you naturally an optimist, or do you find yourself leaning towards pessimism? Have you ever wished for a more positive outlook on life? Maybe you’ve settled into thinking, “That’s just how I...
by Hiroyo Saito | Mar 30, 2024 | books, habits, mindset
What is your mind doing? Have you ever paused to consider what your mind is doing? You acknowledge the value of time, particularly when it comes to sharing it with your loved ones. You aim to spend as much time as possible with the people who matter the most. But when...
by Hiroyo Saito | Mar 20, 2024 | books, habits, mindset
Benefits of Slowing Down When you get mad at someone, what do you do? You might confront the situation head-on, retreat, or decide never to talk to them again, perhaps even plot revenge. Typically, you react to the emotional trigger automatically, following your...
by Hiroyo Saito | Mar 12, 2024 | books, habits
Your Mental Models of the World Ever wondered how the act of storytelling could serve as a tool for cognitive development, refining your mental models for better world navigation? We all live with unique mental models, molded by our experiences and insights. These...
by Hiroyo Saito | Mar 2, 2024 | books, habits, mindset
Why is it so hard for us to commit in today’s world? I’m not talking about life-changing commitments like marriage or career paths. Instead, I’m talking about the seemingly trivial ones, such as dedicating ten minutes to read an article from start to...
by Hiroyo Saito | Feb 25, 2024 | books, learning, mindset
Have you ever felt as if your entire career is an uphill battle, pushing a heavy rock up a steep slope? Imagine reaching the peak, only to watch that rock roll down the other side. Suddenly, you’re left without your familiar responsibility and with no clear path...
by Hiroyo Saito | Feb 6, 2024 | books, habits, mindset
Financially speaking, do you feel like you’re “driving around without any destination—burning gas, spinning your wheels, and getting nowhere?” This imagery, used by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez, captures the aimless journey many of us find ourselves...