[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fiw-e35TFV43T0Fmt5UHMTP0beUlJ9PL8tHCk369RjIE":3,"$fZdfVFE3AJQG2ei5XSmlMpu0QxZvGKFamozj2YEb80Q0":52},{"author":4,"tags":51},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":10,"bio_jsonld":11,"slug":49,"image_url":50},24182,"Konosuke Matsushita","K",18,"Japan's post-Meiji industrial expansion created conditions in which individual entrepreneurs could build enterprises from modest beginnings into operations of considerable scale. Kōnosuke Matsushita, born on November 27, 1894, in Wakayama, was a citizen of both the Empire of Japan and later Japan itself, and he came to be one of the country's most prominent industrialists.\n\nWorking as a businessperson, entrepreneur, inventor, and politician, Matsushita founded Panasonic, a company whose origins are inseparable from his own career as an industrialist. He also founded the Matsushita Institute of Government and Management, extending his activities into an institutional form beyond his core commercial work. He was additionally associated with the PHP Research Institute, Inc. In Japan, he came to be referred to as the \"God of Management,\" a title reflecting the particular regard in which his business career was held domestically.\n\nMatsushita died on April 27, 1989, in Moriguchi, having lived to the age of 94. During his lifetime he received several formal honors from the Japanese state: the Medal with Blue Ribbon, the Order of the Sacred Treasure (1st Class), and the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers (1st Class). That last decoration, among the most distinguished awards the Japanese government confers, stands as a concrete marker of the official recognition his career earned before his death.","Japan's post-Meiji industrial expansion created conditions in which individual entrepreneurs could build enterprises from modest beginnings into operations of considerable scale. 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The era in which he was forming these ideas was during Japan's rapid industrialization and modernization after World War II. During this period, Matsushita was constantly seeking new ways to innovate and improve his business practices.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nThe profound truth hidden within this statement is the tension between individual agency and external influence. On one hand, we are inclined to attribute our ideas and successes to our own innate wisdom and abilities. However, Matsushita's assertion reveals that our most significant breakthroughs often arise from engagement with diverse experiences, cultures, and perspectives outside of ourselves.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn today's fast-paced, interconnected world, embracing this mindset means actively seeking out diverse perspectives, collaborations, and learning opportunities. By acknowledging the role that external influences play in shaping our ideas, we can foster a more open-minded, adaptive approach to innovation, allowing us to tap into the collective wisdom of others to drive growth and progress.",{"id":64,"quote_text":65,"author_id":5,"source_id":57,"has_image":58,"author":66,"source":67,"quote_tag":68,"commentary":50},3203012,"We are going to win and the industrial West is going to lose out; there’s not much you can do about it because the reasons for your failure are within yourselves.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"id":70,"quote_text":71,"author_id":5,"source_id":57,"has_image":58,"author":72,"source":73,"quote_tag":74,"commentary":75},3203009,"It is a kind of law of nature. The goal one aims for can rarely be reached by a direct road.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is attributed to Konosuke Matsushita, a Japanese entrepreneur and founder of Panasonic. In the early 20th century, Japan was experiencing rapid modernization and industrialization. During this time, Matsushita was facing significant challenges in building his business empire from scratch. His quotes often reflect his experiences with perseverance and strategic thinking.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nThe quote suggests that directness is not always a viable or efficient path to achieving one's goals. In fact, it implies that the nature of success is often indirect and circuitous. This insight challenges the conventional wisdom of straightforward goal-oriented approaches, instead highlighting the importance of adaptability and flexibility in pursuit of objectives.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, professionals should cultivate a willingness to pivot when direct paths are blocked or ineffective. By embracing an indirect approach, entrepreneurs and creatives can uncover innovative solutions that might have otherwise gone unseen, ultimately increasing their chances of success.",{"id":77,"quote_text":78,"author_id":5,"source_id":57,"has_image":58,"author":79,"source":80,"quote_tag":81,"commentary":50},3203002,"The main purpose of production is to manufacture items of good quality for daily use in abundant supply, thereby enhancing and improving the life for everyone and it is this goal that I am dedicated.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"id":83,"quote_text":84,"author_id":5,"source_id":57,"has_image":58,"author":85,"source":86,"quote_tag":87,"commentary":50},3202992,"Anything worth doing is worth 100%.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"id":89,"quote_text":90,"author_id":5,"source_id":57,"has_image":58,"author":91,"source":92,"quote_tag":93,"commentary":50},3202988,"You may be a well-educated, clever and virtuous person, but those qualities will not necessarily make you a successful businessman. You must give your best to each and every task you take on, and reflect on your performance with an honest and unprejudiced eye.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"id":95,"quote_text":96,"author_id":5,"source_id":57,"has_image":58,"author":97,"source":98,"quote_tag":99,"commentary":50},3202981,"If we cannot make a profit, that means we are committing a sort of crime against society. We take society’s capital, we take their people, we take their materials, yet without a good profit, we are using precious resources that could be better used elsewhere.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"id":101,"quote_text":102,"author_id":5,"source_id":57,"has_image":58,"author":103,"source":104,"quote_tag":105,"commentary":50},3202974,"Possessing material comforts in no way guarantees happiness. Only spiritual wealth can bring true true happiness.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"id":107,"quote_text":108,"author_id":5,"source_id":57,"has_image":58,"author":109,"source":110,"quote_tag":111,"commentary":112},3202966,"A natural response to a natural phenomenon -that is the secret of success in business and management. You will always win if you rely on common sense.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely attributed to Konosuke Matsushita, the founder of Panasonic, who lived from 1894 to 1989. During his lifetime, Japan underwent significant economic and social changes, including rapid industrialization and modernization after World War II. As a pioneer in Japan's post-war economic growth, Matsushita's philosophy on business and management was shaped by his experiences during this transformative period.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, the quote emphasizes the importance of relying on common sense to achieve success. However, the subtle yet profound implication lies in the phrase \"a natural response to a natural phenomenon.\" This suggests that true success is not about reacting impulsively or following trendy ideas but rather about being attuned to the inherent rhythms and patterns of one's business environment. It's about cultivating a deep understanding of the underlying dynamics at play.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset in today's fast-paced business world, professionals should strive to develop an acute sense of situational awareness, allowing them to respond naturally to emerging trends and challenges rather than forcing their operations into predetermined molds. By aligning themselves with the intrinsic needs and patterns of their market or industry, they can navigate uncertainty with greater ease and achieve sustained success.",{"id":114,"quote_text":115,"author_id":5,"source_id":57,"has_image":58,"author":116,"source":117,"quote_tag":118,"commentary":50},3202956,"Company’s vision must be driven by the aspirations of its customers.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"currentPage":120,"totalPages":121,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":122},1,2,10]