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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Just before the start of regatta in city center of Rijeka #sailing #jod35 #jeanneau #sailingschool @adriaticsailingacademy16

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Tough question: what are you thankful for? “Say your wife.” Teasing and good humor with dear friends. Island banter that keeps Thanksgiving entertaining. #Thankful #CouplesBanter #ThanksgivingVibes #IslandHumor #TravelLife #wifeisalwaysright #Wife #CouplesGoals

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last ride of the year - and first drone shooting ;-)

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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 419 (2018) designed by Phillip Briand. GRP hull deck & structure, fin/bulb keel, twin wheel Steering, Respected cruising yacht, aft cockpit, fold down stern. Under 12m making marina & Tepai fees much lower. Yanmar 4JH45 45hp 2,100 hours, Sail drive to 3 bladed prop, Vetus Bowthruster, 6 x AGM Spiral batteries (3 new), solar panels 100w, Quick electric windlass with 20 kg Rocna anchor (new 2025) with 80m 10mm chain. Sprayhood (new 2025), Bimini (new 2025), Passerelle (2025) 2.7m Arimar tender, Torquedo 603 electric outboard Fractional Sloop rig (original 2018), S/S standing rigging, Anodised aluminium spars, Slab reefing Mainsail, Furling Genoa, both white by Ullman sails 2018, Sail.Area. (reported): 818.00 ft² / 75.99 m², 2 x Harken 40 2spd Geno winches, 2 x Harken 40 2spd Halyard winches. Raymarine VHF | 53/63/73, Plotter, Autopilot P70, Compass, Wind/Speed/Log/Depth, GPS Accom for 6/8 in 3 double cabins and saloon (infill cushions & short leg) 2 x Heads & showers, Cream leatherette upholstery, Light wood joinered interior, Cruisair DX Air-conditioning, 28,000 BTU runs off shore power. 2 x Holding tanks. Eno cooker & 2 burner gas stove, Double S/S sink, Vitrifrigo 12v fridge 180 ltr, box freezer unit in fridge, Quick calorifier | hot water. Currently in private British ownership, bought from Sunsail at the end of Sail Training contract (not a charter yacht). €152,000 VAT not paid https://www.williamsandsmithells.com/boats/jeanneau-sun-odyssey-419/

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