Or is it something that is simply a result of how we feel about our life circumstances?

My experience has been is that it’s both. Joy lives in the quality of your attention, and in saying “yes” to serendipitous circumstances.

Founder loneliness is one of the most common reasons I see businesses slow down, quietly, without anyone noticing.

Networking in Tokyo can feel like a second job. There are invitations, introductions, events, side chats, “quick coffees,” and a steady pressure to be visible.

Being busy isn’t a badge of honor. Or rather, let me rephrase. Being overwhelmed and overcommitted isn’t a badge of honor.