The title of this blog is one of a few mantras I say every morning. The key is to live by them and not just…
Allen LindskoogJuly 8, 2020
Let me say this from the get-go, this is not going to be some gushing fanboy post about his genius. It’s a preface to something…
Allen LindskoogJune 20, 2020
I had lunch recently with two older Japanese guys that I see weekly at the gym. Both are retired and in their 70s. On occasion…
Allen LindskoogJune 17, 2020
Who am I to judge about what goes on behind the scenes of Tokyo train stations? All I know it remains a secret. One can…
Allen LindskoogJune 11, 2020
So often we start something only to give it up in a short time. Whether a diet, exercise program or a creative endeavor like writing.…
Allen LindskoogJune 10, 2020
I have been thinking about instinct lately. We all have it in and it comes in different forms. For some it is a feeling, others…
Allen LindskoogJune 8, 2020
This is another take on a topic I have previously written about. Recently listening to a Sam Harris Making Sense podcast I am inspired to…
Allen LindskoogJune 7, 2020
People need to get out of their culture so they can really see what is going on. Experiencing other cultures helps one to see what…
Allen LindskoogJune 4, 2020
Welcome to part 2 of a 2 part series. If you missed it you can read part 1 here. With reluctance I accepted this fact…
Allen LindskoogJune 3, 2020
About Me
I am a Minnesotan living in Tokyo, Japan for more than a decade. I occasionally love to share my day-to-day experience through this blog.