Today, everyone wears a distinct persona.
Empty yet aggressive. Strategic yet impulsive. Thoughtful and composed. Cool but hollow.
In this age, investors and public figures dissect character with surgical precision.
To stand out, one must become unmistakably singular.
Let us look at the so-called successful.
I believe many of those who are considered successful share a common trait.
Most of them, during high school, were absorbed in club activities or doing things typical of students. It seems that only in the latter half of university did they finally discover something they could be passionate about.
At first glance, this may appear to be a detour on the path to success — but perhaps, it is the most reliable one.
They build their basic academic skills, engage in pure and spirited discussions, and remain humble. And maybe, just maybe, it is only in those student years — before being intoxicated by a distorted sense of superiority — that one can truly learn these things.
When you follow the crowd, your potential becomes bound to their level.
An overly strong community may lead to its own weakness.
Where there is a group, a sense of belonging arises, and a quiet envy.
Choose your company wisely.
Through self-awareness and understanding others, the right way to belong emerges.
Is it better to run a small business and earn cash with relatively high certainty, or to pursue a large business, where the probability is lower, yet the potential gain is far greater?
The latter, in which one speaks of dreams while achieving growth, may function well—especially when combined with strategies that draw others in.
Yet the former, steadily pursued, may prove more valuable as experience.
In either case, one must not construct illusions, nor deceive oneself.
One must live with sincerity.
The world is unjust. Because most people live under control, the idea of becoming the one who leads is hard to grasp.
This is what I’ve come to feel after observing many people, especially students.
As I’ve written before, I aim to secure my own time. We must build teams better than ourselves, and create organizations that grow independently.
Is pain necessary for growth?
Lately, the moment I move, suffering follows.
Escape
Am I running away from the uncertainty of the unknown?
I must face it head-on, without fleeing, and rise above it.
The Sorrow of Family
To possess madness often means surpassing the common sense held by one’s family.
Recently, my family has told me that I have "changed."
She still believes in the child I once was and seems unable to accept the madness I have begun to embrace.
Is it the right decision to push her away?
This may be the most difficult decision of my life.
I believe pain never truly disappears.
By overcoming the pain of the present, I will be able to confront the pain of the future.
I am currently struggling with many things.
Meeting numerous philosophers with outstanding ways of thinking has led me to reflect on my past and realize that I must bring about change.
Changing My Environment
Right now, I live in Tokyo and Kagoshima. But I want to move to San Francisco as soon as possible.
To broaden my perspective and raise my standard of insanity, I need to step into the world quickly.
Making the Decision Not to Do
There are so many things I need to do—school, research, startups, venture capital.
Yet, truly exceptional philosophers often focus on just one thing.
I must learn to make the conscious decision *not* to do certain things.
Understanding My Own Time
Recently, I have come to the realization that I only have 24 hours in a day.
I must recognize my strengths, break things down, and delegate tasks when necessary.
So, let’s grow and meet the version of myself who has raised the bar.
Hello, nice to meet you.
I'm Ryuzo, a 17-year-old high school student living in Japan.
I've struggled with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for a long time.
From that experience, I began researching treatments for OCD, and now I'm working in the field of preventive medicine for mental disorders.
A brief introduction:
This site is where I continue to document my thoughts.