"Mr. Iwata: The Legendary President of Nintendo Speaks (Authorized in 10 Languages Worldwide! From a Genius Programmer to a Top Global Business Manager, the Legendary President Shares His Business Management Philosophy that Turned the Company Around and Doubled Its Stock Price!)" Reading Notes#
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High School Days, Encountering a Programmable Desktop Computer#
People ultimately need someone who can appreciate what they do; otherwise, they cannot step onto a higher platform.
People ultimately need someone who can appreciate what they do; otherwise, they cannot step onto a higher platform.
If You Run Away, You'll Regret It for a Lifetime#
"If you run away, you'll regret it for a lifetime."
"If you run away, you'll regret it for a lifetime."
◆ Mr. Iwata's Words, Part One#
I want to carry out a major revolution; please be patient for five years. However, if we cannot make a profit during this time, I would be an unqualified president. Therefore, we must deliver a certain level of performance each year while also implementing reforms. It's like flying in the air while repairing the airplane. Looking back at my trajectory, I cannot clearly say whether I chose a special path because I was different or if I stumbled upon this special path by accident and became who I am today. However, the environment I have experienced so far has been very suitable for me; at least, I can feel that.
What are our strengths? What are our weaknesses? Clarifying these questions, flexibly utilizing our strengths, and trying not to expose our weaknesses is the way to lead the team forward.
I want to carry out a major revolution; please be patient for five years. However, if we cannot make a profit during this time, I would be an unqualified president. Therefore, we must deliver a certain level of performance each year while also implementing reforms. It's like flying in the air while repairing the airplane. Looking back at my trajectory, I cannot clearly say whether I chose a special path because I was different or if I stumbled upon this special path by accident and became who I am today. However, the environment I have experienced so far has been very suitable for me; at least, I can feel that.
What are our strengths? What are our weaknesses? Clarifying these questions, flexibly utilizing our strengths, and trying not to expose our weaknesses is the way to lead the team forward.
What We Excel At#
In life, there are definitely more things worth doing than things we can actually do. If everyone tried to do everything worth doing, anyone would be exhausted.
I have an unscientific hypothesis: as biological beings, humanity's ultimate purpose is probably to leave descendants, right? To ensure the continuation of future generations, what people must do is demonstrate that "they are better than other individuals in this regard." In other words, the DNA that excels in showcasing "this individual is superior to others" has been passed down. The DNA that is not good at this gradually disappears. Therefore, we are born as a species that likes to showcase our strengths, inherently possessing this trait. Even in an organization like a company, people unconsciously compare their strengths with others' weaknesses.
In fact, when feeling difficulty, giving up is often the better choice, as it indicates that you are not good at it. However, there are also moments when you "have to grit your teeth and persevere." If everyone avoided doing things they dislike, society would not function normally. That is to say, even if a company aims to be a "group that does what it excels at," the minimum requirement for people to work together is that, regardless of whether they are good at it or not, they can unite and strive together in the collective. Ensuring that this "minimum requirement" does not arise is the responsibility of the manager. After all, a company is such an organization, gathering members with various strengths to challenge huge goals that cannot be achieved alone.
In life, there are definitely more things worth doing than things we can actually do. If everyone tried to do everything worth doing, anyone would be exhausted.
I have an unscientific hypothesis: as biological beings, humanity's ultimate purpose is probably to leave descendants, right? To ensure the continuation of future generations, what people must do is demonstrate that "they are better than other individuals in this regard." In other words, the DNA that excels in showcasing "this individual is superior to others" has been passed down. The DNA that is not good at this gradually disappears. Therefore, we are born as a species that likes to showcase our strengths, inherently possessing this trait. Even in an organization like a company, people unconsciously compare their strengths with others' weaknesses.
In fact, when feeling difficulty, giving up is often the better choice, as it indicates that you are not good at it. However, there are also moments when you "have to grit your teeth and persevere." If everyone avoided doing things they dislike, society would not function normally. That is to say, even if a company aims to be a "group that does what it excels at," the minimum requirement for people to work together is that, regardless of whether they are good at it or not, they can unite and strive together in the collective. Ensuring that this "minimum requirement" does not arise is the responsibility of the manager. After all, a company is such an organization, gathering members with various strengths to challenge huge goals that cannot be achieved alone.
Surprising People Unexpectedly#
But for us, today's extension will not lead to the future. With this mindset, deciding to make a change may be something that is beyond common sense.
But for us, today's extension will not lead to the future. With this mindset, deciding to make a change may be something that is beyond common sense.
Do You Have Respect for Others?#
Work cannot be completed solely by oneself; it must be related to others. A company is a place where diverse individuals gather to work together towards achieving huge goals that cannot be accomplished alone.
Mr. Itoi is over ten years older than me, and he has a great respect for those who excel in areas he does not know. Seeing how he treats others, I thought, "That's so cool; I want to be that kind of person." Furthermore, I realized, "For those who can do things that I cannot, Mr. Itoi can be purely moved and develop respect; that alone is extraordinary."
Work cannot be completed solely by oneself; it must be related to others. A company is a place where diverse individuals gather to work together towards achieving huge goals that cannot be accomplished alone.
Mr. Itoi is over ten years older than me, and he has a great respect for those who excel in areas he does not know. Seeing how he treats others, I thought, "That's so cool; I want to be that kind of person." Furthermore, I realized, "For those who can do things that I cannot, Mr. Itoi can be purely moved and develop respect; that alone is extraordinary."
◆ Mr. Iwata's Words, Part Two#
After all, creation is self-expression. People who are in sync with self-expression do not need to do anything special to be in harmony. It is precisely because all members harbor goodwill and enthusiasm that they believe "I am the most correct."
After all, creation is self-expression. People who are in sync with self-expression do not need to do anything special to be in harmony. It is precisely because all members harbor goodwill and enthusiasm that they believe "I am the most correct."
Wanting to Know "Why It Became This Way"#
He always answered like this: "I did not foresee the future. The world has already begun to change; I just noticed it earlier than others."
Conversely, the premise for communication to be established is that one party must make a clever compromise somewhere to gain the understanding and recognition of the other.
He always answered like this: "I did not foresee the future. The world has already begun to change; I just noticed it earlier than others."
Conversely, the premise for communication to be established is that one party must make a clever compromise somewhere to gain the understanding and recognition of the other.
The Ability to Discover Rewards#
Even if you force yourself to learn things that have nothing to do with you, you cannot truly apply what you have learned. Therefore, rather than spending time on these things, it is better to prioritize doing what you like and excel at.
Even if you force yourself to learn things that have nothing to do with you, you cannot truly apply what you have learned. Therefore, rather than spending time on these things, it is better to prioritize doing what you like and excel at.
Applying Programming Experience to Business Management#
Analyzing problems requires breaking down the elements of things and then establishing hypotheses within the problem: "By doing this, I can prove this point." Programmers, when encountering problems, always establish multiple hypotheses, compare them in their minds, and repeatedly go through this process. Therefore, before dealing with complex problems, the body has already received sufficient training. After many trials and errors, just like daily muscle training, a certain level of confidence is built.
Analyzing problems requires breaking down the elements of things and then establishing hypotheses within the problem: "By doing this, I can prove this point." Programmers, when encountering problems, always establish multiple hypotheses, compare them in their minds, and repeatedly go through this process. Therefore, before dealing with complex problems, the body has already received sufficient training. After many trials and errors, just like daily muscle training, a certain level of confidence is built.
As a Stakeholder, Deciding Priorities Without Regret#
With the goal of making others feel delighted, no matter how difficult the problem is, I will proactively think of solutions and actively address it as a stakeholder.
Therefore, "working efficiently together" does not mean that all time must be used up. Time spent daydreaming or thinking about very boring things is definitely not wasted. The question of where to allocate one's limited time and energy ultimately points to philosophical reflections on the meaning of life.
Therefore, both individuals and organizations should clarify what they can do and decide on priorities based on the principle of not regretting in the future. Regret is definitely unavoidable. However, I always believe that situations where one can do something but does not want to do it, or "I should have done it at that time," should be avoided as much as possible.
With the goal of making others feel delighted, no matter how difficult the problem is, I will proactively think of solutions and actively address it as a stakeholder.
Therefore, "working efficiently together" does not mean that all time must be used up. Time spent daydreaming or thinking about very boring things is definitely not wasted. The question of where to allocate one's limited time and energy ultimately points to philosophical reflections on the meaning of life.
Therefore, both individuals and organizations should clarify what they can do and decide on priorities based on the principle of not regretting in the future. Regret is definitely unavoidable. However, I always believe that situations where one can do something but does not want to do it, or "I should have done it at that time," should be avoided as much as possible.
Mr. Miyamoto's Over-the-Shoulder Perspective#
Mr. Miyamoto's uniqueness lies in his very individualistic approach to the aspects he cares about; on the other hand, he observes very calmly how those who encounter the product for the first time feel. As soon as he discovers that information "has not been conveyed to the player," he can immediately step back and rethink from a different angle. He always observes from a close perspective but can suddenly switch to a distant view. It's like observing in detail with a magnifying glass and then looking at the whole picture from ten thousand meters above the ground. He can switch perspectives like this quickly. Generally speaking, when examining things from a certain perspective, the distance gets closer and closer, and then the perspective becomes solidified; most people are like this.
Mr. Miyamoto's uniqueness lies in his very individualistic approach to the aspects he cares about; on the other hand, he observes very calmly how those who encounter the product for the first time feel. As soon as he discovers that information "has not been conveyed to the player," he can immediately step back and rethink from a different angle. He always observes from a close perspective but can suddenly switch to a distant view. It's like observing in detail with a magnifying glass and then looking at the whole picture from ten thousand meters above the ground. He can switch perspectives like this quickly. Generally speaking, when examining things from a certain perspective, the distance gets closer and closer, and then the perspective becomes solidified; most people are like this.
◆ Mr. Iwata's Words, Part Four#
I believe that "genius" is "the person who continues to do things that are annoying or exhausting and cannot be persisted through." Not stopping to think and persevering no matter what will definitely lead to fatigue, and one does not know if they will be rewarded; it is very hard. However, for those who can do it, this is not a hard task. Those who see it as a hard task will definitely not surpass those who do not see it as such. Therefore, this is a talent. Not considering it hard, continuing to do it, and discovering valuable things in the process, I believe that itself is very happy. After all, I am the world's number one "Miyamoto Shigeru observer" (laughs).
I believe that "genius" is "the person who continues to do things that are annoying or exhausting and cannot be persisted through." Not stopping to think and persevering no matter what will definitely lead to fatigue, and one does not know if they will be rewarded; it is very hard. However, for those who can do it, this is not a hard task. Those who see it as a hard task will definitely not surpass those who do not see it as such. Therefore, this is a talent. Not considering it hard, continuing to do it, and discovering valuable things in the process, I believe that itself is very happy. After all, I am the world's number one "Miyamoto Shigeru observer" (laughs).
◆ Mr. Iwata's Words, Part Five#
In other words, rather than greedily wanting this and that, one must understand that "doing subtraction is creation."
In other words, rather than greedily wanting this and that, one must understand that "doing subtraction is creation."
Our Areas of Expertise Are Different#
People always admire those who possess abilities they do not have.
People always admire those who possess abilities they do not have.
The More Times You Meet, the More You Trust#
Modifying existing things takes two years. Starting from scratch only takes half a year.
Modifying existing things takes two years. Starting from scratch only takes half a year.
First, Organize the Environment for Everyone#
"What people want to do are things that only humans can accomplish."
"What people want to do are things that only humans can accomplish."
◆ Mr. Iwata's Words, Part Six#
On my business card, I am a president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a player.
On my business card, I am a president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a player.
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