It’s not easy to make time for reading, but I’ve been deeply influenced by several books over the years—The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey, A Drop in the Great River by Hiroyuki Itsuki, Factfulness by Hans Rosling, and Essentialism by Greg McKeown. Lately, I’ve been really into The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, which provides a clear and accessible explanation of Adlerian psychology.
When I was younger, I used to read novels by authors like Haruki Murakami. These days, I mainly read past Akutagawa Prize-winning works. They’re often unique, emotionally rich, and refreshingly original—always a fascinating read. I also watch a lot of anime, and when I find one I love, I often seek out its novel version. Makoto Shinkai’s expressive artistry in storytelling feels almost like fine art to me. Reading Taro Okamoto’s Poison Your Own Heart made me feel as if my perspective had broadened a little, too.
That said, to be honest, I’ve never been the type to re-read books. Instead, to make sure I don’t forget what I’ve read, I print a one-page summary of each book and frame it to hang on my wall. This way, I can always recall the core messages. Though lately… my walls are starting to get a bit cluttered, so now I’m a little unsure what to do next.
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