JAPANESE WORK STYLE

WORK ETHICS OF THE JAPANESE

  I have always been enthused and appreciative of the work ethics of the Japanese. Their dedication and commitment to their job is worth emulating. I was reading a book about the same by Yasutaka Sai and thought I could share some of their core values which as student you may find worth imbibing.

where there is a will

1)  1) The Japanese language contains a frequently used verb “Gambaru” roughly translated means – Hang in there, keep trying. It implies action to accomplish one’s objective in face of adversity, striving to reach one’s goal.

  2)Thirst for perfection and mastery: The Japanese have an affinity to doing their job immaculately and they will spend hours in extensive training and study to achieve mastery in the task assigned.

  3)The Japanese believe that where there’s a will, there is a way. They do not shirk from work, hard work and believe that perseverance is the way to achieve targets and goals.

                   ART OF PERSUASION

PERSUASION

ART

Did you know that the word persuasion comes from two Latin words per and suasio, meaning through sweetness! When we wish to persuade another, we should never use force. One author, describing the difference between force and persuasion, aptly said: Force gets a violent and sudden reaction; persuasion gets a gradual and unfolding reaction. Persuasion commends itself to the heart of man; force confuses his intelligence.

When we cling to our point of view without appreciating other’s point of view, we open our self to resistance, misunderstanding and unhappiness. To try to force our convictions on others usually accomplishes little more than to arouse their resentment. For this reason one should never impose one’s view on anyone. Instead, one should try to lead others gently and gradually. Anything pleasant easily persuades, and while it gives pleasure it fixes itself in the heart.

SUCCESS

   WRAP UP POINT

        Success does not come on a platter, it is simple equation – hard work plus dedication multiplied by positive attitude equal to success. The door to success and opportunity is always labeled “PUSH”. Your resolve will help to evolve. You must work with relentless passion only then will it result in positive fusion.

        As Epicurus said “The greater the difficulty the more glory in surmounting it. The skilful navigator gains reputation from facing storms and tempests.”

LIFE

        Life would be perfect if anger has a “Mute” button, mistakes had had a “Delete” button, hard time had a “Fast Forward” button and good times had a “Pause” button. Life runs according to its own agenda and does not always toe our line. Life is a question but we can’t answer it. Whereas death is an answer but we can’t question it. We will face life head on the emerge victorious. “Let dedication be your Astra, direction be Sastra, ethics be your Vastra, consistency be your Mantra, strategy be your Tantra, then success will be your yatra.”