A Perspective on Accepting Imperfection and the Existence of Dream Killers
Following yesterday, today as well, there is a passage in the book 'Overwhelming Founding Management' by Takao Yasuda, founder of Don Quijote that goes like this.
'A state where everything in the world is perfect is impossible. Most things are imperfect, and they only differ in the degree of that imperfection. However, there are people who pick out only the parts that are malfunctioning within imperfect things. As a result, even if the point is locally correct, it ends up having a low scoring rate from a global perspective.'
These words are extremely thought-provoking.
When we evaluate something, we tend to look only for 'flaws'.
However, pointing out flaws can sometimes nip the overall potential in the bud.
Learning from the example of Shohei Ohtani
Mr. Yasuda uses Shohei Ohtani as an analogy.
Suppose someone points out, 'With that way of swinging the bat, you will strike out more often.'
That might indeed be locally correct. There is a risk that strikeouts will increase.
However, what happens if you prioritize that criticism and throw away the great potential of hitting home runs?
The overall scoring ability will drop.
In other words, pointing out details can sometimes undermine the 'overall results'.
The true nature of a dream killer
This brings to mind the term 'dream killer'.
Someone who pours cold water on a person trying to take on a challenge.
Of course, if there is a danger to life or if it causes significant trouble to others, such advice is necessary.
However, in most cases, it is nothing more than 'unsolicited advice'.
Telling someone with a dream, 'It's dangerous' or 'You should stop'.
Those words may look kind at first glance, but they rob the other person of their potential.
No one can fully know another person's potential.
That is precisely why I believe it is important to create an environment where people can grow, rather than nipping their buds.
The eye of an insect and the eye of a bird
As I wrote in a previous article, both the 'eye of an insect' and the 'eye of a bird' are necessary to view things.
Eye of an insect: The ability to see details
Eye of a bird: The ability to view the whole picture
If you lean toward either one, your judgment will become extreme.
In particular, the arrogance of 'I understand' or 'I know' narrows your perspective.
What is important is to have the insect's eye to find flaws, while simultaneously viewing things with a bird's eye to see 'how the whole can be improved'.
I believe that only by possessing both can one make sound judgments.
Growth based on the premise of imperfection
There are no perfect people or perfect systems in this world.
We must assume imperfection and, based on that, think about 'how to make things better.'
Supporting the attitude of those who take on challenges is what should lead to the growth of the company and society as a whole.
Do not become a dream killer.
Do not be fixated only on flaws, but have a perspective that nurtures the potential of the whole.
I strongly feel that this is the attitude required of us.
Summary
Everything in the world is 'imperfect'
Locally correct observations can sometimes ruin the whole
Dream killers nip people's potential in the bud
Possess both the eyes of an insect and the eyes of a bird, and never forget the perspective of improving the whole
Mr. Yasuda's words resonate not only in management but in life itself.
I hope that each of us will possess an 'eye for improving the whole' and become someone who supports challenges.
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