15 Years of Passion: Podcast Episode Summary

In this episode, we explore the journey of Makoto Eyewear's founder through 15 years of business in Tokyo's Shinjuku and Ginza districts. The host reflects on why people abandon their pursuits - not from lack of skill, but from diminishing passion.

Key discussion points include:

• Creating a business as building your own "small world" that reflects your values
• The importance of protecting your internal fire rather than just focusing on external challenges
• Practical ways to maintain passion through daily rituals like morning ideation and late-night prototyping
• Defining success on your own terms rather than following others' metrics
• The parallels between mountain climbing and business - finding joy in the journey, not just the destination

This episode offers practical insights for entrepreneurs and creators on sustaining long-term motivation through deliberate moments of passion and staying true to personal vision.