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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Dal lago al mare; un viaggio di 800 miglia raccontato su questo canale.

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Would you like to sail the world with me? That’s what Stuart asked me on our first date… Who would have thought that swiping right on tinder would have brought us to were we are now?! After a few months sailing around the south coast of England we are now cruising down through the French canals. We might sail around the world or just around the corner. Who knows? Would you like to find out? THANK YOU VERY MUCH to all the generous people who use the links below: Ko-fi - https://ko-fi.com/sailingseabird PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/sailingwayzgoose Patreon - https://patreon.com/SailingSeabird Amazon Wishlist - https://www.amazon.fr/hz/wishlist/ls/14DOHERKUB66T?ref_=wl_share You can also follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SailingSeabird Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/___sailingseabird___/ Don't forget to like, subscribe and click the notification bell if you want to follow this adventure! Thank you, Stuart & Marina & Seabird

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The Vision 444 ES is coming to the Miami Boat Show! Our East Coast dealers, Sail Away Catamarans, will be on hand for guided tours, to answer any questions and to share what sets Vision Yachts apart. When: 11th – 15th February 2026 Location: Collins Avenue and Sailor’s Cove at IGY Yacht Haven Grande Miami. Dock E, Berth 13. Organizers: Vision Yachts USA Team Book your ticket today: https://visionyachts.com/events/#miamiboatshow

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