For those who want to change their way of thinking and working

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Over the past few months, I’ve been freely writing whatever I want—my thoughts, my ideas—and I feel like there are people who actually appreciate that, so I plan to write about topics unrelated to garage kits as well.

Stop blindly investing time and pursuing self-satisfaction

Usually, blogs are expected to focus on a specific niche. But looking at my YouTube analytics, around 40% of viewers are aged 25–34, roughly my generation.

These are people who are starting to work hard, expand their knowledge, and increase what they can do. Some may hold central positions in organizations, while others pursue individual goals.

Even if you have a professional skill, not everyone figures out the best way to work efficiently. Some people work all day, weekends, and holidays, yet don’t get the expected results. They get frustrated when others seem to succeed effortlessly and reflect on themselves before going to bed. Honestly, I’m still on the “not yet successful” side myself. My life is far from the ideal I imagined for my age.

Many people assume influencers are wealthy, but most of their social media following doesn’t translate into income. Often, people with fewer followers and less public presence have more stable earnings.

YouTube’s algorithm has changed, and long-form videos don’t get views like before. Shorts may increase views and subscribers, but I don’t make them since they don’t provide deep learning. Longer videos that create a subtle challenge in the viewer’s mind are more valuable.

So, whether it’s garage kits or videos, even if I’m producing my best work, it often doesn’t generate income. Necessary expenses and time invested usually just pass through without benefit.

I’ve been thinking about this for months and realized I need to fundamentally rethink my approach and mindset. Reality doesn’t change easily, so it will take time.

┃Automatically gather the information your brain needs

Work can be monotonous. Lately, I constantly think about how to make tasks easier and more enjoyable. If something isn’t fun, you won’t continue it or aim to improve it.

Turning a hobby into work often leads to disliking it—but that’s because you judge only by personal preference or income. If you make work something your body does automatically, like brushing your teeth, that problem disappears.

For me, writing text or assembling garage kits has become such an automatic process, beyond likes/dislikes or income considerations.

However, blindly investing time leads to endless labor and burnout. To avoid this, you need active reflection: listening to others, reading, watching videos—input. Changing your mindset is essential to change outcomes.

You first need to be aware of the state you want to achieve: ideal income, expenses, work hours, and time for learning. Constantly keeping this in mind lets your brain automatically search for information to help you reach that state.

For example, I was struggling with time and income and found this video:(japanese only)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSECHbip3yY 

It shows how a baker overcame extreme working conditions and low pay—a very practical example.

Similarly, going to bookstores exposes you to titles like “Strengthening Your Freelance Business” or “How Independent Entrepreneurs Keep Work Flowing”. Your mind picks up the information it needs, even if you’re not consciously looking for it.

┃Change your perspective, approach, and methods to improve

My family runs a small-scale rice farm. Work is seasonal and extremely inefficient. Costs often exceed income, and human labor or machine breakdowns can result in losses.

The problem isn’t the effort—it’s that alternative methods are unknown or people lack the courage to try them. For instance, you can buy seeds from JA or have drones spray chemicals, but because there’s no income, you do everything yourself. This prevents you from questioning inefficiencies.

Even if something feels wrong, you might stop questioning the process. That’s why I always look for better methods while producing models or videos.

Only gather information that’s truly necessary

I’ve almost stopped using X (Twitter). Initially, it reduced wasted time, but more importantly, my brain now catches the information I really need. Unnecessary information often distracts you from what’s important.

We tend to spend breaks scrolling social media, liking or retweeting others’ posts. I used to do the same. Now, with browser extensions that remove like/retweet buttons, I only observe. This reduced distractions, letting me focus on research and productive work.

Focus your working hours on immediate tasks, and use break or input time to gather necessary information. Regular self-reflection helps maintain an ideal state, as it’s easy to slack off otherwise.