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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National
Shreya Biswas

Japanese mindset of the day by Kakuzō Okakura: 'We must know the whole play in order to properly act our parts, the conception of...' - inspiring life lessons by Japanese scholar and The Book of Tea author on perspective, better decisions and why success begins when you see the whole picture

Life lesson by Kakuzō Okakura : People often become so focused on their personal goals, responsibilities, and daily challenges that they lose sight of the bigger picture. Whether at work, within a family, or in society, concentrating only on individual interests can make it difficult to understand how actions affect others. While personal ambition and independence are important, lasting success often comes from recognizing that everyone is part of something larger. Japanese scholar and art critic Kakuzō Okakura believed that true wisdom comes from balancing individual responsibilities with an awareness of the whole. His words encourage people to look beyond themselves and understand the broader context of their actions.

Life lesson by Kakuzō Okakura: Why seeing the bigger picture may be the key to making better decisions

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