The Illusion of Stability

Happy New Year, 2026. As we step into this new year, I find myself reflecting deeply on the path I have walked. Looking back at 2025, it was, in many ways, a year of stability. However, honestly speaking, it was also a year where things were "slowly declining." While maintaining the status quo offered a certain degree of freedom and comfort, I felt a quiet alarm ringing somewhere deep inside me. I realized that relying on the assets of the past and aiming for moderate growth is no longer enough. This year, I am choosing to confront that feeling head-on.

Breaking the Mold: The "Scrap and Build" Mindset

My theme for 2026 is "Scrap and Build." It is about dismantling the self I have built up until last year to create something truly new. I intend to let go of the assumption that the future is merely an extension of the past. Instead, I will assess everything "flatly"—without the bias of my previous achievements or accumulated assets. Am I on the right timeline? Is this truly the best path for my life? By stripping away the weight of the past, I want to explore my true potential and discover what I genuinely want to do right now.

A Call to My Contemporaries Worldwide

To my generation living in this same era around the world: Are you also feeling the stagnation that comes with stability? Life is not just about protecting what we have; it is about constantly updating our worldviews. In 2026, I will cherish my intuition, pursue what interests me, and embrace new challenges without fear. I hope that by sharing my journey of trial and error, I can connect with you. Let us navigate this uncertain yet exciting year together, searching for a direction that resonates with who we are today.