Satoshi Higashino·3d agoThe Quiet Cost of Perfectionism — And a Better Way to Make DecisionsThere is a word that carries a lot of weight in modern life: perfectionism. At its core, it describes the tendency to hold yourself — and…
Satoshi Higashino·May 23Why Rules Set You Free: Rethinking Honesty, Social Norms, and AuthenticityThere is a concept in Japanese culture called honne and tatemae — the distinction between what you truly think and feel (honne) and the…
Satoshi Higashino·May 9Will AI Really Take Our Jobs? I’m Not So SureWe’ve all heard the warnings: AI is coming for our jobs. It’s a narrative that dominates headlines and fuels anxiety across industries. But…
Satoshi Higashino·Apr 25The Balance Between Security and ChallengeIn many contexts, we are told that “taking on challenges is important.” We hear phrases like “Don’t be afraid of failure,” or “Not taking…
Satoshi Higashino·Apr 11How to Manage Unfinished Tasks Without Losing FocusWhen unfinished tasks linger in your mind, they tend to occupy your attention unconsciously. This mental load can make it harder to focus…
Satoshi Higashino·Mar 28Addiction, Compulsion, and the Limits of WillpowerIt is often said that conditions like addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder can be overcome with enough willpower. In reality, that…
Satoshi Higashino·Mar 14Why the Ability to Restart Matters More Than Never FailingIn discussions about habit formation, people often say that what matters most is not keeping a habit unbroken, but how quickly you return…
Satoshi Higashino·Mar 9Reversible vs. Irreversible Decisions: A Simple Framework for Better ChoicesThroughout life, we are repeatedly faced with situations where we must make decisions. In those moments, a natural question arises: how can…
Satoshi Higashino·Mar 8Rethinking HSP Through the Lens of the Big Five Personality TraitsRecently, the term “HSP” seems to be gaining a lot of attention. HSP stands for “Highly Sensitive Person,” a phrase used to describe people…
Satoshi Higashino·Mar 1The Strength of Asking for Help: For Those Who Carry Everything AloneFor a long time, I believed that everything should be done on my own. By “on my own,” I meant pushing through without relying on anyone…
