Joseph's "Just My Thoughts"

Frugality and efficiency are complementary and must be balanced. Emphasizing savings can reduce efficiency, while emphasizing efficiency can lead to waste. In the world, when you emphasize one aspect, unintended side effects often occur in unexpected areas. Although they are invisible, various elements of the world are closely interconnected, and there are many situations in which humans do not understand these relationships. Achieving a balance among all elements at the proper level is a significant challenge. Leaders are those who undertake this difficult work. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”

Adenosine is released when our body is tired, making us feel exhausted. Rest serves as a complementary action for fatigue rather than a mere exercise of will to “take a rest.” The caffeine in coffee prevents the sensation of fatigue by interfering with adenosine’s binding to neuronal receptors in the brain. It doesn’t eliminate the substance that causes fatigue; it simply disturbs the senses. Humans have negative elements, and while removing them is the fundamental solution, they often misunderstand the impact of caffeine on their senses as a remedy. Ultimately, without rest, a person can become overwhelmed. Problem-solving should begin with acknowledging reality, but if we view illusion as a solution, there will be no answers. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”

Netflix initially started as a DVD rental service and grew, but it soon encountered a crisis with video streaming technology. Nevertheless, it wasn’t feasible to abruptly abandon the existing business and transition to a digital distribution model, highlighting the significant conflict involved! Video streaming technology is not a complementary service to DVD rental; rather, it serves as an alternative. When expanding or improving a business, it’s crucial to clearly understand the defining attributes of the target product or service. Burgers and French fries complement each other, while burgers and chicken sandwiches are substitutes. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”