The Management Guy

8 Japanese Techniques to Overcome Laziness                

"IKIGAI And Other Japanese Methods For Long Life.     Japanese people never get sick & live to 100+ while: • Barely exercising • Drinking & smoking • Eating tons of carbs   The differences in health are remarkable. Japan: • Have a life expectancy ~8 years more than the US • Spend around half as much on healthcare • Are around 10x less obese. It's astounding. But on the surface, they don't seem that healthy. How do they do it?     1.      It starts with a concept called "Hara Hachi Bu". This 2500-year-old Confucian teaching instructs people to eat until they're 80% full. But it's more than just portion control. It's about mindful eating and listening to your body. The result? Japanese people consume about 25% fewer calories than Americans. Yet they feel more satisfied after meals. Why? Because they're not just eating less, they're eating better. Let'