Everyone is afraid of "firsts." But with an ally, you can move forward.
"I lose confidence when I compare myself to others."
"I can't speak my mind because I worry about what others think."
"I don't know what I really want to do."
This note is for you who wish to "live as my true self, without comparing or pretending." As a "dialogue director" who has faced the lives of over 1,000 people through 22 years of interviews, I am here to deliver hints on finding your "own core."
"Firsts" are something that make everyone's heart flutter with anxiety.
A first challenge.
A new workplace.
A job you've never done before.
While there is excitement and anticipation,
more than that, feelings of "fear, nervousness, what if I fail..." come rushing in.
But if you change your perspective just a little,
you might realize that you are actually the only one intensely aware of your own "first."
I had an experience that made me realize that.
🌻 The scariest "first" day of my life during my time as a rookie director
After graduating from university, I joined a TV program production company and was assigned to my long-awaited national travel show!
One month after joining the company, my boss suddenly said this to me.
"In six months, be able to manage an on-air broadcast as a director!"
Managing an on-air broadcast—
giving instructions to all the staff, deciding the timing for commercials,
and running a live broadcast by the second; it's an incredibly high-pressure position.
Me, a rookie...? A national broadcast...?
Scary. Too scary!!
When I gathered the courage to tell my boss about my anxiety, the response I got was unexpected.
"If you do it, you'll manage somehow. It's okay, I'll take responsibility. Don't worry, just go for it with everything you've got."
With those words full of chivalry,
I still remember the switch flipping in my head, thinking, "Alright, I'll do it!"
🌻 The day arrived. The "first" I tackled while trembling but desperate
The day of the broadcast arrived, and I barely slept at all—which is rare for me—due to nervousness.
The result was—
I gave it my all, enough to feel like I had done everything I could.
But in reality, the experienced staff around me supported me a lot,
and it felt like I somehow managed to fulfill my role amidst that... haha.
For me, that day was a special "first."
Even now, I can vividly remember the broadcast date, the guest names, and even the content of the segments.
But, when I look at it from a bird's-eye view...
For all you viewers out there,
it's just "another typical broadcast," right? (laughs)
No one noticed that a rookie director was trembling while managing things for the first time. (Except maybe my parents. Haha)
In that moment, it hit me.
🌻 The driving force to overcome a "first time" isn't "perfection."
No one is good at something from the very start. It's only natural to be afraid of a "first time."
But what kept me moving forward that day,
wasn't because I had the confidence that I could do it,
nor was it because I sought perfection.
It was the presence of my boss, who ran alongside me saying, "It's okay, go for it!"
Taking that first step alone is truly exhausting.
But just having someone running by your side
changes the scenery so much.
I truly feel, even now, that the reason I was able to keep running as a TV director for 22 years is because of the "words" and the "power of running alongside me" that my boss gave me that day, and it remains a pillar of support for my heart.
🌻 So you don't have to carry the anxiety of a "first time" alone.
The reason I hold my dialogue sessions, "Machiko's Room," is because I want to support people who are taking on new challenges, just like I was back then.
・You want to take a step forward but are afraid
・You need courage for a new challenge
・You tend to carry things all by yourself
That is exactly when "dialogue" becomes your support.
"It's okay, let's run together."
Just having one person who can say that to you
changes the world. 🌈✨
In "Machiko's Room",
💫 we offer 90-minute individual consultation and trial sessions 💫
Why not talk with me once to start?
Through "dialogue," you can notice your inner voice and thoughts, and take a step toward changing your future. I deliver that kind of time to you. ✨
＼Add us as a friend on the official LINE for two major benefits 🎁／
① Experience a 90-minute session for free
② A [Strengths Discovery Sheet] to see your own way of working
On our official LINE, we provide details about the companion-style dialogue session "Machiko's Room" and deliver messages that will make your heart feel a little lighter.
You don't have to carry it all alone.
For your "first time" too,
I will be right there by your side✨
Thank you for reading until the end!
You are "one of a kind" in this world✨
Cherish what you "love" today too!
See you again✨
Dialogue Director Machiko🌻