Saki, a Japanese woman, moved to India alone at the age of 23. She has worked for about six years, first as a manager at a Japanese restaurant in Chennai and later in a back office role at the headquarters in Gurgaon.
"I work with Indian colleagues every day, and I respect their spirit of 'doing something for others'. For example, when you visit their homes, they generously offer home-cooked meals, saying 'eat more'. Their hospitality is remarkable.
When it comes to the condition of success, one thing I've noticed from observing many employees is that those who are humble and grateful tend to succeed. Perhaps this is a universal formula for success. We can see those virtues from their actions and words, like whether they can naturally say 'thank you' or 'sorry'."
Master Ryuho Okawa, founder of Happy Science, has consistently preached the importance of humility and gratitude to those aiming for success.
If you are disliked by subordinates, colleagues, bosses, or business partners will not become a manager or leader. Success never comes without other’s support.
Then, how can you gain support from others? The essential conditions are humility and a grateful heart.
It's difficult to feel supportive towards someone who boasts, 'I did everything on my own'. Conversely, when you see someone who hasn't forgotten their sense of gratitude, acknowledging, 'I succeeded thanks to the support of many people; I couldn't have done it alone', you naturally want to support them.
If you remember to be humble and grateful, your success will continue to grow.
"Joy in work" can create a cycle of love
Experiencing joy in work can lead to a cycle of gratitude and self-improvement.
During her time managing the restaurant, Saki witnessed many employees transform.
"Some applicants saw their job just as a tool for making money. However, I always conveyed the company's philosophy to each of them: we work to make customers happy. I encouraged them to find joy in making others happy, which, in turn, would contribute to their own happiness.
Through experiences of making customers smile, some employees evolved into ‘entertainers’ who uplifted the entire restaurant."
Our souls, created by the compassion of the Creator, inherently find joy in giving love.
Through the joy of work, people begin to think, "I want to make more people happy", and then efforts begin to transform themselves to be able to create greater happiness. Furthermore, surprisingly, as the time spent thinking about "others' happiness" increases, gratitude wells up not for what is already given. In this way, a cycle of love is born, where both oneself and others are in happiness.