The Samurai Way: Mastering Business & Life with Samurai Wisdom

The Samurai Way: Mastering Business & Life with Samurai Wisdom
Podcast Description
Discover the timeless wisdom of Japan to live with purpose, resilience, and courage.
Hosted by Lori Tsugawa, this podcast explores the powerful principles of Ikigai, Bushido, and Ganbaru — guiding you to unlock your inner warrior, embrace life's challenges, and step into your true purpose.
Join us as we share inspiring stories, practical insights, and ancient philosophies to help you live The Samurai Way
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The podcast focuses on themes of purpose, resilience, and courage, exploring concepts like Ikigai, Bushido, and Ganbaru. Episodes include conversations on American Grit, discussing courage in the face of adversity, building confidence through persistence with Tara LaFon Gooch, and understanding one's Ikigai to create a positive societal impact.

Discover the timeless wisdom of Japan to live with purpose, resilience, and courage.
Hosted by Lori Tsugawa, this podcast explores the powerful principles of Ikigai, Bushido, and Ganbaru — guiding you to unlock your inner warrior, embrace life’s challenges, and step into your true purpose.
Join us as we share inspiring stories, practical insights, and ancient philosophies to help you live The Samurai Way
In this special episode of The Samurai Way, Lori Tsugawa Whaley sits down with Bob Low—entrepreneur, marketing consultant, and host of the Asian Century Podcast—to talk about storytelling, strategy, and living with purpose.
Bob shares his unique journey from discovering marketing through a reality TV show to becoming a powerful voice spotlighting Asia’s most inspiring business leaders. You’ll hear about his deep respect for Japanese values like Ikigai and Kaizen, his reflections on humble beginnings, and how he built a podcast with over 30,000 subscribers from scratch—armed with nothing but curiosity, grit, and a deep desire to make Asian stories heard.
Along the way, you’ll discover how The Samurai Way got its name (thanks to Bob!), why bookstores like Kinokuniya hold a special place in both their hearts, and how finding joy in what you do is the real secret to lasting impact.
If you’re a creative, entrepreneur, or purpose-seeker looking for motivation and mindset tips, this episode is full of wisdom—and warmth.
🔗 Connect with Bob Low:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bobthinks
Instagram: @asiancenturypodcast
YouTube: Asian Century Podcast
Spotify: Asian Century Podcast

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