Monthly Archives: September 2016

We humans can learn a lot from dogs such as unconditional love, loyalty, and mindfulness. Dogs appreciate the present moment, one of the key teachings in Buddhism, in that we must have gratitude for our lives, loved ones, and opportunities. With gratitude, we can overcome the challenges of life, and achieve peace and happiness for a great majority of our precious life.

Below is a cute Shiba Inu puppy.

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September 15, 2016 · 1:40 pm

Haiku #22 – Treat Life Like a Game and Play

Games are fun for us.

Treat life like a game and play.

Drive, create, and love.

-Jon Riki Karamatsu, 9/15/2016-

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September 14, 2016 · 12:45 am

Haiku #21 – Our Pleasing Life is Near

Nine of Pentacles.

Our pleasing life is near.

Grab our Ten of Cups.

-Jon Riki Karamatsu, 9/14/2016-

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September 14, 2016 · 12:28 am

Haiku #20 – We Hop in the Snow

We hop in the snow

and into the ice castle.

You tackle me and laugh.

-Jon Riki Karamatsu, 9/14/2016-

(This poem was inspired by my first novel that’s yet to be published.)

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September 14, 2016 · 12:17 am

Haiku #19 – There’s Only One You

There’s only one you.

Love yourself and love others.

Live with gratitude.

-Jon Riki Karamatsu, 9/14/2016-

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September 10, 2016 · 10:39 am

James Altucher

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James Altucher, an entrepreneur, author, and podcast show host has helped me in my life and career since my friend Ryan Sanada told me to listen to his podcast in April 2015 after my life took a slight downfall. Altucher’s advice: Generate 10 ideas a day if you can; Idea sex or mix various ideas together; Work with others who have skills and ideas that compliment yours; Take care of your health; and most importantly, “Choose Yourself” – pursue all areas of your passions and dreams.

What makes James Altucher so appealing is his openness to not just his success, but his failures. He has mentioned how he made millions of dollars and then lost it all; going through divorce; and feeling depressed to a point where he wanted to die. Yet through it all, he comes back and make millions of dollars again, evolves with new business ideas, and networks with other amazing people.

Here’s a link to James Altucher’s website: www.jamesaltucher.com

Also, download his podcast show “The James Altucher Show” and another podcast show that he co-hosts with entrepreneur Stephen J. Dubner called “Question of the Day” where they answer questions and give advice.