Walk the talk: The Origin of My Mindset

I’m Ichiki from Sync Logistics.

This time, I’d like to talk about the origin of my mindset. When you hear the phrase “an admirable person,” what kind of person comes to mind?

When I was young, I met adults who took responsibility for their words and backed them up with action. I remember being deeply impressed by them and thinking they were truly admirable. Those experiences have had a lasting impact on my own values. To me, an admirable person is someone who follows through on what they say. This way of thinking continues to guide my actions today.

■ Teachers I Met in Elementary and Junior High School

The first people who come to mind are the teachers I met during my school years.

My fifth-grade teacher had a goal of working at a Japanese school overseas. Later, he applied for such a position, moved to Taiwan with his family, and became a teacher there.

My first-year junior high school teacher had previously been a gymnast and later became involved with JICA, where he taught gymnastics in Tunisia. As a child, I remember being strongly impressed when I heard his story. It made me realize that there are many different ways to live one’s life.

■ My Judo Teacher

Another person who had a major influence on me was my judo teacher.

He was a former police officer who started his own dojo at his own expense. The tuition was not high, and we practiced about five days a week. While managing and running the dojo himself, he also took students to training sessions and competitions, giving us many opportunities to gain experience.

He had a clear goal: to develop strong athletes. And true to his words, he actually produced athletes who went on to compete in the All Japan Championships.

■ The Power of Backing Words with Action

The adults I met as a child — those who did what they said they would do — became the foundation of my values and behavior today.

Looking back, they were not being forced by anyone. They acted based on their own beliefs and values, and they took responsibility for their words. From them, I learned the importance of aligning words with actions. It is not enough to simply say something; what matters is expressing your thoughts and goals clearly and then proving them through your actions. That, to me, is what makes someone truly admirable.

These experiences form the foundation of my mindset. I want to be someone who takes responsibility for what I say and demonstrates it through action. Even when facing challenges or new opportunities, I believe it is important to first express your intentions clearly and then bring them to life through what you do.

That is what I consider an admirable person. And I intend to continue living by this value, proving it through my actions going forward.

Thank you for reading.