1年の締めくくり
今日はジットの1年の締めくくりとして、社長講習で皆さんに、私の話を聞いてもらいました。
私が会社を設立するまでの経緯は、これまでの社長講習で何度も話してきました。今日は、来年のジットグループの方向性、夢・目標について熱い思いを話ししました。
自然の摂理、山があれば谷がある。成功する人たちは皆、貧しさを経験してどん底を知り、身体が弱いことから無理をせず、自分の力は小さく、宇宙の中の一粒だけだと感じ、自然の大きさをわかっていることに共通します。どんなに問題があっても、どんなに辛くても、日はまた昇ります。太陽のパワーをもらって、生き物は成長します。太陽のように皆に元気を与えられるような人になることが私の人としての目標です。どういう人が『熱い人』なのか？それは、自分の思い、気持ちを素直に話す事ができる人です。過去を素直に話せること。ありのままの姿を見せることができることが『素直な人』です。素直さが一番大事です。
人は、歳を重ねるに連れて、本当の自分を見せることができなくなってくるものです。皆さんには、もっともっと素直になってほしいと思います。素直な人は、熱くなれます。たくさんの人に思いを伝えて、良い輪を広げて、皆が素直で熱い人になってくれることを願っています。
諦めない気持ち。必ずやる。何が何でもやる。目標は必ず達成する。全ては自分次第です。
企業も、会社も、人生も、継続することが大事です。自分から一生懸命に行動する。現状を見極めることができる人は、どうすればできるかを考えます。プラスになることを考えます。できない愚痴や言い訳をする人は、自分に甘く、できない理由を並べます。それは、自分の気持ちの持ち方次第で変われます。
人に厳しく、夢を大きく持っている人は、苦しいことも当然だと考えます。皆よりも大変なのは、当然のことだと思っています。『チームジット』の夢・目標を必ず達成するために、皆との約束を守るために、ジットという会社を潰すわけにはいかないのです。自分に負けないように、全員の気持ちを一致団結すれば、何でもできます。できない理由を考えるのではなく、どうすればできるかを考える。自分自身が作った殻を破り、自分を出すこと。自分から一歩前に出る勇気を持つこと。簡単なことです。いいと思うことはすぐに実行する。だめなことはすぐにやめる。できないと思うことでも、皆に公言することでできるようになります。できるかできないかは、熱意の違いです。
今年から来年にかけての大恐慌で、多くの企業、会社が倒産し、関連会社も倒産、それに伴う犯罪の増加が予想されます。私が生まれてから、初めて体験する危機です。本当に厳しくなります。しかし、人は仕事があってこそ、成長できるものです。だから、ひとりでも多くの人に、ジットで働いて欲しいと思います。「ジットで働きたい」と言ってもらえる、夢のある会社を作っていくことが目標です。皆、人生は一度きりです。必要とされる人になることが大事です。その人のためになるのであれば、嫌われるようなことでもきちんと伝えて、注意をする。最後には、必ずわかる時が来ます。人は、誰もが嫌われることを恐れます。しかし、周りの人にも幸せな良い人生を送ってもらえるような人生を送りたいと思うものです。駄目なことはきちんと相手に伝えてください。今を、一瞬を、一生懸命に生きてください。年齢は関係ありません。
地元、山梨を元気にするためにも、どこに行っても『山梨と言えばジット』と言われるような会社にしていきたいと思っています。夢も目標も、必ず成し遂げます。成長・幸せに、ゴールはありません。永遠に続いていきます。来年、再来年は100名を越す社員数になります。また皆で笑顔で健康で迎えられるように、お願いします。必ず夢を実現します。社員、パートさんを幸せにします。今年1年間、ありがとうございました。ジットは永遠に人が全てです。
Year-End Wrap-Up
As a wrap-up to this past year at JIT, I gave a speech to my employees this morning. I have shared the story of JIT’s founding countless times before and today spoke passionately about this and the direction, dream, and goals I have for the JIT corporation.
Excerpts from Today’s “President’s Course”
It is one of nature’s laws that if there is a mountain there will also be a valley. Successful people are those who have experienced poverty or need, understand what it means to be at the very bottom, and – understanding their own weaknesses – do not overexert themselves. Rather, they recognize the limits of their own power and, with a sense of their position as merely one grain in the midst of the entire universe, seek community with the greatness of nature. No matter what problems there may be, no matter how much suffering there may be, the sun will still rise. It is from this same sun that all living things receive power. It is my goal to be a person who, like the sun, is able to energize those around me.
Yet what kind of person is an “on fire person?” I believe such a person is one who can honestly and frankly communicate to others his thoughts and feelings. It is someone who can speak openly about the past and who exhibits honesty. Honesty and tractability are the most important traits in a person. As they age, humans lose the ability to show their true selves but it is my hope that everyone will become much more honest, open, and accepting for it is that kind of person who is able to become an “on fire person.” It is my desire that you are able to convey your thoughts to many people, that you are able to widen the ring of goodness, and that you become someone who is honest, open, accepting, and passionate.
“Do not give up.” “To do without fail, no matter the cost.” “I will, without fail, achieve my goals.” Such thoughts are entirely up to you.
Continuation is important, whether for a corporation, a company, or human life. Therefore, we willingly work to the best of our ability. I believe that those who are able to assess the current situation for what it is are able to do what should be done and are, therefore, beneficial. Someone who always complains and gives excuses is self-indulgent and merely lines up excuses for his failures. This can change, though, depending on how one holds onto his emotions. Those who are strict with others, who carry their dreams in a grand way will think of suffering as natural. I think that natural occurrences are more serious that even the effects of those around you.
For the sake of achieving Team JIT’s dream and goals, as well as in order to keep our word to everyone, the JIT company will not fail. If we refuse to lose to ourselves and instead ban together with common ideas and thoughts, we can do anything. We do not think of excuses for why we couldn’t do something but rather think of ways in which we will be able to achieve our goals. Breaking the shells we have built around ourselves, it will be easy to break free of ourselves and to have the courage to change ourselves. If there is something you think is worthwhile, do it. Likewise, if it is something bad, stop it immediately. Even those things which are thought to be impossible become possible when shared with others. The difference between ability and inability is merely a difference in enthusiasm.
The great economic depression that began this year and will continue into the next will witness the bankruptcy of many corporations and companies as well as their associated companies. As a result, a rise in crime levels is predicted. This will be the first time since I was born that I will personally experience a crisis. Things have truly become grave. However, so long as humans have work, they can succeed. Therefore, although I am only one person, it is my hope that many people will come work at JIT. It is my goal to create a company that people want to work at and that has a dream. We all have only one life and it is important to be someone who is needed. Such a person is one who can accurately convey what he dislikes and who can heed advice given to him. Eventually, a time of absolute understanding will come.
Humans are afraid of being disliked. However, they are also beings who want to create a happy, positive life for those around them. Therefore, please clearly communicate to each other those things that you think are useless or no good. No matter what your age, please live the present – this very second – to the utmost.
I hope to create a company that enhances its surroundings and that is synonymous with Yamanashi will accomplish both my dreams and my goals. There is no goal, so to speak, or end in maturing or happiness. Rather, both are infinite. Either this next year or the following year the number of JIT’s full-time employees will exceed 100 people.
As always, I hope that everyone is happy and healthy. You will achieve your dreams. Both full-time and part-time employees will find happiness.
Finally, I would just like to say thank you. As it has always been and will always be, JIT believes that everything comes down to humans. Thank you, everyone, for this past year.
