This article explores two distinct topics: the unique, temporary opportunity to travel affordably in Japan and the profound lifestyle shift involved in becoming self-employed.
The Best Time to Visit Japan
The author argues that now is the best time to visit Japan because it is currently significantly cheaper than Poland for daily expenses like food, clothing, and public transport. He compares this situation to a past economic anomaly in Warsaw when mortgage rates were as low as rental costs. He posits that Japan’s current affordability, likely due to a weak yen, is a temporary window that will eventually close as tourism increases and the economy adjusts. The key takeaway is to seize this opportunity to experience a highly developed country at an unusually low cost before the situation changes.
The Paradox of Working for Yourself
Reflecting on his transition to self-employment, the author discusses the philosophy of Naval Ravikant. The central theme is the paradox that working for yourself eliminates traditional work-life balance, weekends, and vacations. However, this is traded for the freedom to work on something you are passionate about, where work no longer feels like a chore. The conclusion is that this path is a one-way journey; once you experience this level of autonomy and purpose, you become “unemployable” in a conventional 9-to-5 job because the rewards of self-direction are too great to give up.
Mentoring question
The author identifies a temporary ‘window of opportunity’ to visit Japan. What potential opportunities, personal or professional, are currently present in your own life that might be temporary and require timely action?
Source: https://52notatki.substack.com/p/paradoks-pracy-dla-siebie-i-najlepszy
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