Hello, this is Frank.
The term ‘immature person’ does not refer to someone with a low IQ or limited knowledge. Rather, it describes those who fail to grasp what truly matters and make no effort to contemplate it.
Though I cannot recall the exact source of this quote, its essence resonates deeply.
Just as the liver and kidneys are silent organs—voiceless and painless—their critical ailments often go unnoticed until they irreversibly compromise health. Similarly, politics risks decay when reduced to superficial ‘reforms,’ like rebranding parties or leaders, or pursuing populist stopgap measures. Such shortsightedness breeds systemic rot over years or decades, leaving organizations beyond salvage.
—Politicians: Are you truly listening to the people?
Continued indifference to public discontent invites catastrophe. The fate of those who neglect core issues is all too predictable.
How many lawmakers have read The Hundred Discourses of Fukuzawa?
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■ Frank Yoshida is an award-winning author who made his professional debut in January 2009 after winning the Grand Prize in the “Gateway to Success for New Writers 2008” Contest, sponsored by Goodbook Shuppan, Japan. His acclaimed short love story, Hanarerarenaku-nacchau (“What Would I Do Without You?”), marked the beginning of his published literary journey. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Kobe University of Commerce. ■ Frank brings a wealth of international business experience to the table. With a strong background in Surface Mount Technology (SMT), he served as a technical adviser in key innovation hubs such as Silicon Valley, Hsinchu (Taiwan), and San Jose (California). His global career includes negotiating international investment disputes in the United States, advising in the leather industry, and managing timber import strategies. As a seasoned international business consultant and flexpatriate, he has worked extensively across North America, Latin America, Oceania, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa for leading trading companies and multinational clients. ■ A certified English expert, Frank holds ten prestigious English qualifications: UNATE (United Nations Association Test of English) SA Class, BEST (Business English Standard Test) A-Grade, Volunteer Interpreter Test (V-Tsuken) A-Grade, TOPEC (Nursing English) Perfect Score, Nissho Business English Proficiency Test Grade 1, Tourism English Proficiency Test Grade 1, Zensho English Proficiency Test Grade 1, English Vocabulary Test (TANKEN) Grade 1, EIKEN® Grade 1, and Japan's National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification. ■ Frank is also a passionate motorcycle enthusiast. He finds his ultimate freedom cruising along scenic coastlines aboard his beloved Suzuki Hayabusa GSX-1300R mega tourer. He describes the liberating experience in two words: “Stay aloof.”
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