Mokuteki — Goals 目的 [edition 2024] Goals are the lighthouses of our ambition, guiding our daily actions so that we move towards achieving our ultimate life purposes. Goals are the building blocks that we can use to build our purpose in life.
Koi no takinobori — Carp Climbs the Waterfall 鯉の滝登り Growth is integral to success. Without growth, stagnation quickly sets in, and we slide backwards and regress. People, organizations, and even societies and cultures must continue growing, or risk losing their identity.
Ikigai — Purpose for Living 生き甲斐 [edition 2024] To have a purpose for living is the true measure of a satisfied and rich life; rather than striving for happiness, strive for purpose. If any one concept is the secret to happiness and success, this is it.
Anchūmosaku — Groping in the Dark 暗中模索 Reality is not a simple exercise in collecting all the information we need, and then making perfect decisions. Rather, we must refine our ability to make decisions based on incomplete information. As leaders, karateka are called upon to make those decisions, even when the path ahead isn't clear.
Tsuru no Hitokoe— The One Voice of the Crane 鶴の一声 We are inundated with the chatter of meaningless and unimportant voices in social media, email, chat messages, and more. As karateka, we must rise above this noise to discern the truly important voices around us.