Our first guest post to Grey Notes! This one from Avi Salsberg on the important topic of People Management. It nicely outlines many of the elements of people management that we tend to overlook. A recomended read for existing people managers and anyone interested in becoming one.

Three intellectual resolutions on how to give an edge to my thinking to embrace all the joy, challenges and opportunities bound to happen in 2022.

The Olympic flame was extinguished in Tokyo last night. Many have asked me in the leadup and during games how Japan has been feeling about it all. Let me share my personal perspective.

Trips are one of the most effective and fun ways to refect and recalibrate your life. This Note looks into what specific incredients are at play in doing so.

The Urban Cabin has allowed me to get back to basics, open my mind to focus on the daily joys of life and dedicate time to reading and writing.

Looking at three principles for an education to successfully prepare you for the real world. First you need a catalytic spark early on in your education. You should then blend your education with substantial real-world work or volunteer experiences. Finally you should prioritize classes that are intimate and have discussion at their heart.

A look at Japan’s Hometown Tax System (Furusato Tax), which proves to be a very interesting and impactful way of helping depopulated rural communities raise crucial tax revenues. It also happens to beo a unique blend of competition-inducing policy and redistribution.

We are back after a four month hiatus. Expect a flurry of new Notes from us in the next two weeks as your editor is in quarantine!

Good posture is something many strive to attain for decades. A few changes in your head can actually make a difference. Here are two simple things all of us can do to try and sit and stand straighter.

Why this book? Recommended by a number of folks, we hope to get a few things out of it, including understanding how better decisions and strategic direction can be made and getting better at identifying bad strategies.

The Japanese Inn is more than a hotel. It’s a living cultural treasure. One of the most decadent and delightful places on earth. There is something magical about the ryokan.

Meet Mr. Grey. Grey Notes’ namesake and my great-grandfather. Part 1 of his life story.

Music is something very passively consumed, but tap a little into your subconscious and you will realize what a big part of your life music can play. Here are our thoughts on music and the role it plays in our lives.

Seems like we have finally found a very simple fix to cold feed. Spoiler: it has something to do with socks and keeping your feet dry.

Here we go!