When we understand and live according to our purpose in business, we authentically satisfy our customers. The key is to be clear about our purpose and to execute it at every level with transparency.

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Many Europeans are shocked that there is a war in Europe. They assume that war should always be far away from home.

But this assumption reveals how western foreign policies and the treatment of non-westerners is unfair and discriminatory.

The Ukraine war highlights that war can happen anywhere in our interconnected world, and that we need a system that is better for all people, everywhere.

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Proper brainstorming can fix many of our problems. It can also help us improve and create many things. This episode shows you how.

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So much of what we do in our life is a waste of time and energy. But, if we can figure out how to prioritize the most important tings, we can change our life.

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Being perfect is impossible. Instead, we should aim for creative progress. This episode shares how.

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We can learn a lot from bad teachers. Yes, BAD teachers!

They can teach us what NOT to do. I'll explain more in this episode.

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Do you know how to speak the language of love? Well, it turns out there are several love languages. Listen to discover your own love language and how to identify the love language of people you care about.

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If you ever wonder, "Does my work matter?" here are some words of encouragement for you. Yes, your work does matter. Your work is important for you, for the people you love, and for the world. No matter how small or repetitive, your work matters.

This episode draws from some excerpts from the book The Artist's Rule.

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In this episode I interview my wife Chami Nagai about her experience becoming a new mother here in Japan.

She shares about her ups and downs along the way, shares advice for all of us who are listening, and also gives some especially warm encouragement to all the new mothers who are listening.

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It's easy to quickly judge someone from a different culture because they do things differently. But if we can have an open mind and try to understand their perspective, then we can appreciate their differences – we can learn and appreciate instead of judge and feel frustration.

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