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My thoughts on The Big Con: How the Consulting Industry Weakens our Businesses, Infantilizes our Governments and Warps our Economies
I've just finished an eye-opening book, The Big Con by Mariana Mazzucato and Rosie Collington. It argues that management consulting firms have weakened governments and corporations around the world in pursuit of profit.
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Karuizawa Trip Winter 2026
Karuizawa has two sides: serene nature and modern glamour. Last week, I went to a very old ryokan (Japanese inn) in Karuizawa with my wife.
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Yokohama Night Sky January 2026
Yokohama is a nice place to live. It has (mini) golf and a great night scape. This weekend, I had an (unplanned) date with my wife.
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My review of Inspired - How to Create Tech Products Customers Love
A book I should have read before trying to contribute to software development.
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Year 2025 in Review
My reflection of 2025.
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Discovering Classical Music by the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra
A personal reflection on attending two classical music concerts by the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra. Thoughts on Beethoven, Brahms, Shostakovich, and the surprising role of the conductor.
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My review of The Body Keeps the Score
This book is very hard to read without background knowledge in psychology or underlying interests in trauma.
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My review of Outliers
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell reminded me of the Veritasium video Is Success Luck or Hard Work? The central idea is that success is a combination of both luck and hard work.
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My review of How Big Things Get Done
This book is a compelling exploration of project management challenges. I gained insight into why megaprojects often fail, run behind schedule, and go over budget — and how to mitigate these issues.
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Metal Gear Solid
I heard about this PlayStation (PS1) game quite a lot when I was in elementary school. It was great, ahead of its time, I heard. But I never played the game.
