Life is interesting because it doesn't go as planned—living as the person others need opens up your fortune

Getters Iida selects stories that are as suitable as possible for each of the 365 days of the year and compiles them into a single book titled
Getters Iida's 365 Days of Stories to Improve Your Luck and
compiles them into a single book
.

In this book, he
reminds us with gentle words of important things that we
tend to forget in our daily lives.

I myself, wanting to gain new insights in my daily life, am
introducing the contents of this book a little bit every day.

At the start of the day, I would be happy if you could read it quietly.

This time, I have organized an overview and key points on the theme of
"Life is not as determined by oneself as one might think"
.

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Overview

In this installment, the premise that life is not determined solely by one's own will or plans is discussed.

Our lives are also greatly influenced by

• expectations from others

• the roles required of us

• the flow of the times

• chance encounters

and other "external factors".

That is why, rather than trying to "make everything go exactly as you want," the message is that
living honestly as the person others need is the key to opening up your fortune
.

Point 1

Living with an awareness of "the person others need"

There is a way of thinking in the book like this:

"How you live so that you are needed by someone is important."

What is meant by "needed" here does not mean simply conforming to others.

• I want to rely on this person

• I want to work with this person

• I want to consult with this person

In that way, become a presence that feels natural.

Instead of fixating only on "what you want to do,"
look at what the person in front of you needs.

That accumulation creates connections and opportunities with people, and expands the flow of fortune
.

Point 2

A vessel that accepts things honestly invites good fortune

Another important thing is
an attitude of honestly accepting things.

In life,

• advice

• criticism

• changes in environment

• events that do not go as planned

and many other things will come your way.

Every time that happens,

"But"
"No"

if you push back with
you will push away precious opportunities and chances for growth.

First, try accepting it once.
That flexibility becomes a vessel that attracts good fortune.

Point 3

Encounters and requests shape the flow of life

The title's

"Life is not as much under your own control as you think"

phrase has another meaning.

That is,
life changes significantly based on "who you meet" and "who asks you for what."
That is what it means.

That is precisely why

• being relied upon

• being reached out to

• being expected of

should not be treated lightly, and facing them with care is important.

By doing so, to those who cherish each and every connection,
further new encounters and requests will expand for them.

Small practices you can start today

There is a simple habit you can start today.

1. Recall what you have been asked to do recently

What have people asked you to do lately?

That might be
the role currently expected of you.

2. Try accepting advice once

When you receive criticism or advice, instead of denying it immediately,

"If I were to try it once, how would I do it?"

just by thinking that way,
new possibilities will come into view.

3. Write down what is expected of you

Just as much as "what you want to do,"

"what is currently expected of you"

If you try writing that down,
hints for your life might come into view.

Finally

Life is not determined solely by your own intentions.

That is precisely why,

• encounters with people,

• being relied upon,

• and the roles you are asked to fill

by valuing these things,
the flow of your life will gradually expand.

It may be that new fortune and opportunities are hidden precisely within the events that do not go as planned.

May today also be a day where good connections expand.

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