MM#426--Building Your Own House

MM#426--Building Your Own House

Released Thursday, 7th August 2025
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MM#426--Building Your Own House

MM#426--Building Your Own House

MM#426--Building Your Own House

MM#426--Building Your Own House

Thursday, 7th August 2025
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What if the house you're building each day isn't for someone else, but for you? 

The Theory to Action podcast's latest Mojo Minute unveils a powerful Japanese parable that might forever change how you approach your daily efforts. We meet Koda, a renowned architect whose magnificent homes became world-famous through his relentless dedication to excellence. When he decides to retire, he agrees to build one final house—approaching it as an obligation rather than an opportunity. Cutting corners and delegating responsibilities, he creates a house that lacks his signature brilliance. Only after completion does he learn the devastating truth: this mediocre house was intended as a gift for him all along.

The episode weaves together two essential principles for a flourishing life. First, embrace lifelong learning as a divine gift that honors our intellect, body, and soul. Whether through books, courses, or experiences, we should never cease being students after formal education ends. Second, recognize that everything we do forms the foundation of our character and future. The only truly significant aspect of any day is who you become in the process.

Are you building your house wisely? Using your finest materials? Overseeing the important details? Or are you rushing through life's construction project, unaware that you'll eventually live with the consequences of each shortcut? Listen now and discover how to approach life's work with renewed purpose, intentionality, and excellence. 


Key Points from the Episode:


• The importance of lifelong learning as a gift that enhances mind, body, and soul
• Being a student doesn't end after formal education—we are always learning
• Story of Koda, the renowned Japanese architect who built magnificent houses
• How Koda's attitude changed when building his "final" house before retirement
• The revelation that Koda had unknowingly been building his own house
• The profound lesson: "Each of us are building our own house" in everything we do
• Two key wisdom nuggets: always be a lifelong learner and build your house wisely

Always keep fighting the good fight and Until next time, keep getting your mojo on.


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