A famous Japanese proverb says: "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down." Yet after years of travelling through Japan's remote communities and researching healthy aging, I've come to a different conclusion. The healthiest communities I've encountered are not those that suppress individuality. They're the ones that create space for it within a strong culture of belonging. I've explored this paradox more fully in my latest Japan Solo article on Substack. https://open.substack.com/pub/japansolo/p/the-nail-that-sticks-out-gets-hammered I'd love to hear your thoughts. About me: I'm Lowell Sheppard, author, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Founder of the Never Too Late Academy, and Special Advisor to the International Academic Forum (IAFOR). Through Japan Solo Field Notes, I explore longevity, community, purpose, and healthy aging across Japan. Learn more: Never Too Late Academy https://www.nevertoolateacademy.com/ #Japan #Community #Longevity #HealthyAging #JapaneseCulture #Leadership #Individuality #Belonging #JapanSolo #Purpose

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Horizon Yachts has expanded its acclaimed Fast Displacement Series of high-volume, high-performance motor yachts with the addition of a brand new FD92 model. Inspired by the request of an experienced American client who desired both an enclosed skylounge and an open flybridge, the new FD92 is based on the popular FD87 model and features a tri-deck superstructure perched atop an extended hullform...Learn more about the FD92 Tri-Deck→https://bit.ly/2BkP0tF

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During our time with Paul and Rebecca from SV Mystic Hearts, we reminisced on how the need for social distancing led to a resurgence in the cruising community, how they like to dine up and down the east coast and David’s strategy on how to deal with unruly neighbours. Podcast: 🎙️ Three Sheets Episode is available on all streaming platforms or follow the link in our bio to listen or watch on YouTube. Follow link below to Subscibe to Latitudes & Attitudes https://latsatts.com/subscribe-2/

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Welcome to the Water ! for more information about how to get started in boating visit www.DiscoverBoating.ca and to find out more about Boating in BC, visit BoatingBC.ca

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Going down the Mississippi River while it is all grumpy, stirred up and running all confused, is a very interesting task….@SailingGlacierGem

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