Gemba Walk 🔥
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Throughout history, humans have searched for ways to understand suffering, purpose, and how to live a good life. Different philosophical and spiritual traditions have approached these questions from different perspectives. This framework begins with a simple idea: Contentment does not come from eliminating suffering. It comes from aligning our expectations with reality. Suffering is a…
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Recently, I earned my ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt certification. While I’m proud of the accomplishment, what stands out most isn’t passing the exam—it’s almost talking myself out of taking it. Like many professionals pursuing a challenging certification, I questioned whether I was truly ready. I replayed everything I didn’t know instead of recognizing everything…
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While traveling through Japan, my two sons and I had the opportunity to participate in a Shorin-ryu karate class led by Ryo Wakabayashi. Having trained in ITF Taekwondo, I expected familiar movements with a different uniform. Instead, I walked away with a renewed appreciation for the value of learning outside my own discipline. One of…
