Kaizen is one of those words being thrown around in management and I find it helpful in life. It roughly translates to "continuous improvement" or as designers call it, the iterative process.

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For those that are fortunate in our industrialized civilization, basic necessities for survival is no longer a daily concern. With longer lifespan, the unit of measurement for success isn't counted in days but years. To win in the long run, it takes a kaizen approach. An iterative approach to life. We need strategies to win the war—a system that allows for incremental progress towards a long term goal. In a world where progress isn't measured in days, it may be best to invest in ways to improve each day.

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