There is value in devoting yourself to something that is no good

"When a team has momentum and is thriving,
everyone shows loyalty, but when the momentum fades and things decline,
the number of people who suddenly disappear or betray the team increases.

Perhaps there is a reason for it, such as trying to survive.
But in the end, I cannot respect those who could not hold their ground until the very end,
no matter how exceptional their talent or skills may be.

There are countless people who can work hard
under a wonderful leader.
It is precisely because you can work hard under a hopeless leader
that you are amazing.

It is not rare for people to work hard when praised.
You become stronger precisely because you can work hard even when scolded.

There is only one way to accomplish things.
I believe that is to 'be prepared.'"

"When a team is full of energy and excitement, everyone is loyal, but when the momentum fades, more and more people suddenly leave or betray the team."

One reason may be to survive. But in the end, I cannot respect people who cannot persevere until the end, no matter how outstanding their talent or skills.

There are many people who can work hard under a great leader. It is amazing that they can work hard under a hopeless leader.

It is not uncommon for people to work hard when they are praised. It is because they can work hard even when they are scolded that they become stronger.

There is only one way to accomplish anything. I believe that is to be "prepared."

A way of living without regrets learned from the genius thinker Shoin Yoshida,
who broke all the common sense of his era and had a great influence on the heroes of the end of the Edo period.

Breaking all the common sense of the times, he had a great influence on the heroes at the end of the Edo period.
How to live without regrets learned from genius thinker Shoin Yoshida.

Reference: "How to Polish Your Resolve"
Super-translation by Shoin Yoshida, edited and translated by Takamasa Ikeda