What happens when you’ve failed at your goal… more than once? Today’s guest, Ayumi Sasaki, of Detroit, had a big career goal that took two years and many attempts to accomplish. We discussed how her Buddhist practice and community helped her develop the ability to pick herself back up and keep going until she reached the finish line.
Cheat Sheet
03:33 Ayumi leaves for college in the U.S.
04:55 Isolation and loneliness after graduate school
08:44 Studying for the CPA exams
12:54 How connecting with others helped her keep going
15:51 A confidence-shattering moment
19:01 Those who persevere are victors
21:58 Finding a deeper purpose in her career
24:31 One final push
28:05 Developing her Buddhist practice
32:22 Advice for when you want to give up
References mentioned:
- Discussions on Youth, p. 24.
- The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 215.
- “Letter to Niike,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 1027.
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