Shoshi Shizen Gratitude and Learning Journal: Day 8 I have found a great textbook for Computer Science beginner. The book’s title is “Automate the Boring Stuff With Python.” It’s written by Al Sweigart. I like the idea presented by the book title that not only I will learn to program but also I will acquire handy skills. … Read more
Gratitude and Learning Journal: Day 7 This is a true story. A grandfather liked some lilies. His daughter knew this and sent him expensive lilies called Casablanca lilies every year. Grandfather said to his daughter “you don’t have to do this. Don’t send me any more Casablanca lilies.” His daughter thought he was concerned for … Read more
Gratitude and Learning Journal: Day 6 I found a great blog where the author tells us how to self-learn math. He writes sometimes he can learn math the best way with great books. If we choose a wrong book, we might suffer for months. Picking an amazing textbook is essential. He also writes, “selecting books … Read more
Gratitude and Learning Journal: Day 5 I discovered “we can recover from fatigue if we spend enough time to rest.” But, I guess a lot of people already know this. Anyway, since resting is very important, we need to prioritize rest. It’s OK to take time for relaxing. Since we have a lot to do, … Read more
Gratitude and Learning Journal: Day 4 There are many days it seems hard to get rest. I keep thinking about my work! Around the time, I felt the need to do something about my fatigue, I found the Japanese book, “自衛隊メンタル教官が教える 心の疲れをとる技術 (朝日新書)” which I introduced to you in Gratitude and Learning Journal Day 1. … Read more
Gratitude and Learning Journal: Day 3 There was a good thing which happened today. I could watch a funny Japanese TV program called “Best One.” I noticed it on Newspaper’s TV section a few days ago and I recorded it. I like comedy a lot, but haven’t watched any lately except this one. Now I … Read more
Gratitude and Learning Journal: Day 2 A good thing that happened today was that I could listen to a song titled “Big Up” by Shōnan no Kaze. The song encourages us to dream big. I found this song when I watched a 2015 Japanese comedy film, “Bali Big Brother” (神様はバリにいる, Kamisama wa Bali ni Iru) … Read more
Gratitude and Learning Journal: Day 1 A very good thing happened today. I have listened to a great Japanese audiobook titled, “自衛隊メンタル教官が教える 心の疲れをとる技術 (朝日新書),” Written by Shimozono Souta. There are many good things written in this book, but I have paraphrased some of his messages in English for you. 1. “Because life is long, and … Read more
There is a popular TV program called “プレバト” in Japan. In it, Itsuki Natsui, a great haikuist, evaluates haiku written and submitted by contestants and give advice. There was a time I didn’t like one of the contestants there much, and I hoped he makes mistakes. But he doesn’t write badly. Over time I had … Read more
Have you ever wished for instant transformation? A lot of us have this desire to change more or less. When things weren’t looking up, I felt the need for this personal transformation. And when the work isn’t going well, I feel the inner doubt and this hasty feeling that I need to do something differently. … Read more