TKRok

@tkrok

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I've worked with many starts-ups and individuals, and there is a common factor amongst those that fail to achieve their goals: They get excited about the vision. But they’re not honest about the current reality. https://tkrok.substack.com/p/tension-that-fuels-transformation

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You're never going to 'find' yourself because you and the world are always evolving. Just walk in the direction where you feel the greatest sense of purpose.

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Always hear about the guy who spent 10,000 BTC ($1.11 billion now) on pizza, but not the guy who received it. "Following the transaction, Jeremy Sturdivant (the recipient) spent the bitcoin on travel and personal expenses, viewing Bitcoin as an experimental currency rather than a long-term investment."

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Came home from work exhausted. Really didn't want to work out. Worked out anyway. Now feel energized. Don't let Type 1 Thinking override what your Type 2 Thinking knows is best for you.

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Brain fried. Took a walk. Feeling better. Back to work.

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Common mistake: Getting fixated on either volume or quality. Fixate too much on quality, you lose creativity. Fixate too much on volume, you lose clarity. Gotta rotate between the two.

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Need to boost your wellbeing? Eat something healthy AND delicious for dinner today. From my favorite restaurant in Fukuoka- salmon, vegetables, various types of roe, slow cooked on top of rice.

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GN from Japan. And no I don't live here, just passing by.

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The Spotlight Affect is a cognitive bias where people tend to overestimate how much others are paying attention to them. But you can read this another way. Think of all the awkward moments you've had because of something you said or did. Or your mistakes. Bet you can remember it pretty clearly, right? Well how about the other way around? There are just as many moments in life where someone else messed up or did something awkward. How clearly do you remember those? For most people, not nearly as well. Just like you don't think about them, others don't think about you as much as you think. That might be a shock to narcissists, but to everyone else, it should be a relief. It means stop worrying about that thing- people hardly think about it because they're too busy thinking about themselves. So shrug it off and carry forward =)

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Every time I start something new, there's a shedding process where things and people that don't align with this new endeavour drift away. Hard to get used to, but I also know it's a necessary process that's for the better in the longer term.

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If you complain about your boss behind their back, likely you aren't developed enough as an adult to be a good manager either. Have compassion toward your boss and you'll have a better relationship with them- plus you'll be a step closer to being a better leader.

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Are you constantly pressured to 'be tough', 'have discipline' and 'work hard'? Well it's also okay to do nothing. Why 'going nowhere' is vital for growth in my latest article: https://tkrok.substack.com/p/feeling-like-youre-going-nowhere

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Nobody but yourself knows just how much you've quietly struggled. Yet you wake up and show up. Be proud of yourself. You're stronger than you may know, and you deserve joy. Let's remind ourselves of that on cloudy days.

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"When you're driven to work too hard, you ignore what actually matters. People sacrifice their playfulness and joyfulness for the sake of being accepted and successful." -Dr. Gabor Maté

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If your excuse for doing something questionable is 'everyone does it'... Doesn't that mean you also don't trust 'everyone' to do the right thing? And if you don't trust anyone... that seems like a pretty lonely and hopeless life to live. I know this doesn't apply to everything, but I think knowing there are good people out there, and joining them through your actions you can live a much happier life.

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A life without responsibility is a life without adventure. If you take on a responsibility, you'll start an adventure of discovery and connections. Likewise, if you go on an adventure, you'll take on the responsibilities of caring for self/others, and fulfilling objectives. Adventure and responsibility always come hand in hand, and they will help you grow as a person. What small responsibility/adventure can you take on today?

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A quick story: (And a lesson about civility) I was on a packed bus today in Japan. People were trying to get on from the front door, where you pay, but there was no space. So the bus driver opened the back door and invited them on from there, where there was more room. He didn't say a word about payment. The people squeezed in from the back and off we went. Whenever one of those people got off the bus, they lined back up at the bus's front door, and asked the driver if they could pay. Civility isn't determined by a leader or president. Your actions are what creates a more mature and thoughtful community. Do what's right. Don't let negative messaging and selfishness influence you. What you do today can make you and those around you better humans.

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I forgot to pick up a document at city hall today, and the staff who called to remind me was very judgmental and unkind. I get she has to deal with this everyday, but I wonder what opportunities she's missed by not being kind. You can still reprimand with kindness.

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I see three common archetypes in the 10+ years I have trained people. The Robot: Trained to grind it out. Head down. Don’t complain. Power through. Be productive. The Smiler: Conditioned to always “be nice.” Suppress irritation. Smile when you’re boiling inside. Keep the peace. The Outspoken: Inclined to “telling it like it is”. Don’t beat around the bush. Push buttons. Get things moving. Despite the differences, they have something in common: They are outward habits that mask our honest emotions. And when we can’t hear our real feelings, we lose track of our motivation. We start to feel numb. Or fake. Or just tired. Fortunately we can get back in touch with our core. You can read about how in my latest (don't worry, free) article: https://tkrok.substack.com/p/the-emotion-motivation-link I hope there's a hint in there for you to feel alignment.

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Happy Mother's Day to my mother, and all the mom's out there. You do more for your children and family than anyone can ever fully know.

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