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The 'never give up' spirit a 5-year-old taught me. Reading this article will give you a boost of energy

Over 15,000 views in 3 days since its release on Instagram‼️

He is taking on a blistering speed of 30 km/h that would make even an adult shrink back. What drove him forward wasn't his parents' words, but his own 'guts.'
This 47-second video is starting to stir the hearts of many.

Tap here for the 47-second video (TikTok)

Today, I would like to write down a record as a 'student' and share the trembling emotion I felt as a 'father.'
The star of the show is my 5-year-old son.
What he is currently taking on is a world of 30 km/h.
He grips the steering wheel of a racing kart, operating the accelerator with his right foot and the brake with his left. He also has to handle the steering.
He has to complete these complex operations, which would make even an adult panic, all by himself with his small 5-year-old body.

In fact, he had been bedridden with a high fever until two days before this. Even the day before, he couldn't eat and was just lying down.

As a parent, the thought crossed my mind: 'I don't want to push him too hard, should we cancel?'

We called, and they were kind enough to wait until the last minute. 'You can always do karting later, let's just rest and not push it.'

However, the intensity in his eyes had not faded.

'I really want to do it.'

At those words, I set aside my worries as a 'parent' and decided to support his challenge.

In the video, he fails many times and keeps correcting his steering.
The sight of him desperately trying to control the machine with his small hands.
Even when he fails or is about to hit a wall, he never gives up.
I was overwhelmed by that **'guts'** of his as I watched over him.
He couldn't go out onto the course until he learned to turn and control the machine.

The moment the teacher finally gave him the 'OK!' sign.
Relief, and a sense of genuine confidence.
It was the moment a 5-year-old became a 'racer.'

It is always the adults who look for 'reasons why we can't.'

'Because you have a fever,' 'Because you're a child,' 'Because it's dangerous.'

He broke through all those limits with his own guts.

This 47-second documentary is packed with a message that goes beyond words.
In fact, the analysis data from the TikTok we just released shows an incredible **'43% full view rate' and '66-second average watch time.'**
This is proof that many people who watched it thought, 'I want to see it again,' and were moved by his challenge.
Please, take a look at his driving in the actual footage.

@shunsuke8180

5歳の挑戦。 右足アクセル、左足ブレーキ、ハンドル操作。 この複雑な操作に、小さな体で挑みました。前日まで発熱していたけど、本人のやりたい気持ちを優先しました。 何度も間違えて、何度もやり直して。 最後に先生から「OK!」をもらった瞬間の誇らしげな顔。 自分の限界を決めているのは、自分かもしれない。 小さなレーサーのガッツに、大人の僕たちが教わりました。 挑戦するすべての人に届いてほしい。 いいね!やフォロー、応援の「👏」をコメントでもらえると本人が喜びます!🏁#感動 #サーキット #レース #子育て #安全教育

♬ 拝啓、少年よ - Hump Back

If you are currently stuck on something.
I hope this 5-year-old's challenge turns into the 'guts' for you to take that first step.

Thank you for reading until the end.
If you could leave a comment of support or a 'like,' my son and I will read them all. That will be the energy for his next challenge.
Thank you for your support.

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