Dash of Courage: Off to Japan + 5 Gifts

"The road to someday leads to a town of nowhere."- Tony Robbins

I'm heading to Japan today. 

I'm also giving away 5 gifts to lucky readers of this newsletter.

Japan often ranks in the Top 5 countries for world travelers. Tokyo has the most Michelin star restaurants of any city, trains work with precision timing and go 200mph, Cherry Blossom season kicks off in April, and you can even step in the ring with a Sumo Wrestler (more on that next week). 

But this newsletter is about achieving Bold Goals and living a life of no regrets. 

Japan has something to say about that: Daruma Dolls.

What are they: Daruma Dolls are part of Japanese culture. They are small figurines that represent perseverance, good luck, and the pursuit of bold goals. Sold! 

How does it work: They are a visual reminder of your big bold goal. Upon receiving one, tradition states you paint in ONE eye when setting your goal, and paint in the OTHER eye when achieving it. The time between is a constant reminder of a one eyed figurine waiting for you to act. 

The AHA: They are waiting to see when you will do it. 

There is power in simplicity and accountability. That's why it works. When Dishes pile up, you see it, and eventually do them. But Dreams have no deadlines. They have no visual reminder to pull "one day" or "someday" into "today." 

In Osaka, Japan there is an entire temple of Daruma Dolls with both eyes filled in. Dreams that became reality. People that didn't wait. Someday into Today.

A Dash of Courage: I'm buying 5 Daruma Dolls and will send them your way. First 5 to respond, will get one. Have a Dash of Courage and let me know. I'll be waiting to see!

Courage over Comfort,
Garrett