How to "intentionally" attract serendipity on note

A long time ago, I thought, "I absolutely have to copy this!"
There is a famous story like this 🤭

It is told as a "strategy for meeting famous people" that Kensu (Kensuke Furukawa) practiced when he was a university student.a "strategy for meeting famous people"as a "strategy for meeting famous people"

When he was a university student, he wrote on his business card,"My dream is to meet Shigesato Itoi", and he kept handing it to everyone he met, saying, "Is there any way you could help me with this?"

What was the result?

One day, information reached Kensu's ears that "It seems Mr. Itoi is selling 'Hobonichi Techo' at Loft!"

(This, too, was a result of information gathering because he had been telling everyone he "wanted to meet him.")

He rushed over immediately and got to shake his hand.

And several years later, when he officially met Mr. Itoi as an entrepreneur, it is said that Mr. Itoi remembered that time.

I have been telling you that "luck" and "coincidence" can be controlled to some extent.

You can also intentionally cause serendipity (wonderful accidental encounters) on note.

If you just have an inspiration...


If you brainstorm with modern AI, you can get information immediately.

Serendipity is not something you "wait" for, but "expanding the probability of encounters (surface area)"it can be intentionally attracted through strategic action.

1. Create notification hooks by "mentioning others" (citations and magazines)

The most powerful serendipity engine on note is "notifications."

• Introducing in articles: If you are impressed by someone's article, cite or link to it in your own article and write your thoughts.Since a "mention notification" is sent to the other person, it increases the likelihood that they will come to read your article.

• Adding to magazines: Add someone else's wonderful article to your "public magazine."

This also sends a notification to the other person.
Interactions often begin from the positive recognition that "this person liked my article."

2. Attract readers from different contexts using "tags"

Using only the same tags as always will only reach the same audience. Mix in "heterogeneous elements" by combining tags.

• Highly abstract tags: By including not just specific content but also highly abstract big words like "philosophy," "way of life," or "mindset," you create the possibility of catching the eye of audiences with different search intents.

• Unexpected combinations: For example, by intentionally including tags that weave in perspectives of "child-rearing" or "hobbies" into a "business" article, you create contact points (hooks) with readers from different clusters.

3. Connect "past articles" like constellations (internal links)

Do not let an article end with just one piece; actively include links to your own "past articles" that are relevant to the context.

• By allowing readers to trace the evolution of your thinking (dots connecting to dots), you create an opportunity for them to become interested in "you as a person (your context)" rather than just gathering information.

This can lead to deep empathy or unexpected job offers.

4. Leave footprints in "communities" you don't usually visit (Likes and Comments)

Shift your R.A.S. (Reticular Activating System) slightly and take action.



• Intentionally read articles in genres you don't usually read and leave a "Like" or "Comment."

• Especially with comments, adding a single sentence about "your own perspective (insights)" rather than just praise can be a catalyst for the writer or other readers of that article to visit your profile.

5. Profiles and articles with "white space"

Rather than perfectly closed, professional writing, readers find it easier to comment or react to writing that has "white space"—where you leave a "question" or show personal weaknesses or uncertainties.

• By asking questions like "What do you all think?" or presenting ongoing thoughts like "I'm interested in this lately," you increase the probability that someone will respond to it.

6. Use "Pinned Articles" as a repository of information

The profile section should be kept clean as the "front of your business card," while using "pinned articles (articles fixed to the top)" as the "back of your business card."

And so on... I think there are others as well.
It's a privilege of being born in this era, isn't it?✨

It is often said that "questioning ability" is important in the modern age.

This is because the "quality of information" you receive from others changes depending on the "quality of your questions."

People "unconsciously" ask themselves many questions.
The "brain" tries to find answers to those questions.

"Why isn't it working?" (past tense) instead. ← The brain starts looking for reasons why it isn't working.

"How can I make it work?" (future tense) instead. ← The brain starts looking for reasons why it will work.

Do you understand this difference?

This is one of the things I have been training my son to do since he was a child.

That was how to "intentionally" attract serendipity through high-quality questions!

Everyone, please try digging deeper and playing around with AI. That "curiosity" really does attract serendipity.

Just a random thought.
Thanks for your constant support.
Have a wonderful afternoon 🍀