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154: How Japanese Philosophical Values Have Led To A Life Of Purpose with Mark Fujiwara
Anything But Typical
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2 weeks ago
154: How Japanese Philosophical Values Have Led To A Life Of Purpose with Mark Fujiwara
“I don’t give advice to my kids. I lead by example.” – Mark Fujiwara Mark’s compass isn’t a slogan on a wall—it’s lived.Born to a Japanese father and Chinese mother, he grew up between two worlds that both valued humility, presence, & community.✨Wabi-sabi: embrace the cracks & fill them with gold.✨Ichigo ichie: the sacredness of one moment.✨Kaizen: one small improvement, every day.✨Ikigai: doing work that gives life meaning.Those ideas shaped not just his mindset—but how he leads.In boardrooms, he’s the calm in the storm.In life, he’s the guy who turns struggle into connection.As a wealth advisor, speaker, & founder of Sanctuary 88, he doesn’t preach balance—he models it. He builds spaces where honesty is strength & leadership begins with stillness.Because in a world obsessed with hustle, Mark reminds us that the rarest power is peace.The kind that leads quietly, listens deeply, & lifts everyone in the room.If you’ve ever needed a reminder that leadership can sound like silence…Connect with Mark through Sanctuary 88 & markfujiwara.com.Lao Tzu said, “To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.”Mark listened.
Anything But Typical
Gary Frey & Ben McDonald host round table conversations discussing entrepreneurship, leadership, and success on your own terms.