日本は努力不足なのか ── 問題は“頑張り方”ではなく“勝ち方”だった

ビジネス日本語講座 · Feb 9, 2026 · 7m

In this episode, I discuss what Japan should do next in a world where the rules of economic competition have changed. I argue that Japan does not need to change how hard it works, but where and how it chooses to compete. The core problem is not individual worker productivity, but structural systems built for an industrial era. I explore why pursuing perfect quality in all tasks, creating work to preserve employment, and rewarding effort display over results are now limiting growth. The future belongs to those who design rules, platforms, and standards rather than only producing goods…