"First, try it."

Hello.
This is Aoyagi.

I've always been conscious of "trying it first."
I've realized how important this is even more recently.

I find that the books I read contain strangely similar things, and the people I find wonderful, without exception, have the attitude of ``taking action first.''

However, even if you understand it in your head, it can be surprisingly difficult to actually put it into action.

But this simple phrase has really helped me today.





"Various patterns of 'Let's try it first.'"

1. The "Just Give It a Try" Pattern
Leave the details for later.
Take action first.
It's okay if you fail.
This is a "preemptive execution" style.

I think this also applies to skateboarding.
Rather than thinking, "Can I do this?", you have to try it out first.

Even though it hurts, it's the quickest way to go.



2. Pattern to do when it is clear that there is no risk
If you think about it a little more calmly.
"I'd like to try it, but will it cost me anything? If I fail, will the damage be minimal?"
Once things have become somewhat clear, take a step forward.

I feel like this also applies to small proposals and system development within the company.

If you try it and have the flexibility to think, "If it doesn't work, I can just go back," the hurdle to taking action is much lower.



3. A pattern that operates with "70% confidence"
I read this idea in a book: "Don't wait until everything is ready, go for it when you have 70% confidence."

This 70% is just the right amount.
I'm not completely free of anxiety, but I can act with confidence in the possibilities.

I really resonated with this as a practical way of thinking that supports "try it first."

I also feel that this "30% margin" has meaning.

It is because we have leeway that we can calmly make the decision to "quit" when the situation becomes difficult.

If you give it your all, you may end up feeling like "I've come this far, so I have to see it through to the end," which could end up making the wound worse.

The momentum to move forward and the composure to pull back.

In terms of maintaining both, I feel that the stance of "operating at 70%" is a very good balance.



4. "Start small" pattern
When faced with a huge goal, it's hard to get started.

In such cases, the most effective method is to start with small steps.

For example, someone who wants to start communicating could start by posting one tweet rather than immediately trying to write a blog every day.

Rather than a big step, start with a sure half step.





"Cultural differences in behavior between Japan and other countries"

In Japan, I feel like people tend to place more importance on "avoiding failure" and "proceeding accurately" than on "trying it first."

Even in school education, it is often said that "not making mistakes" is a good thing, and we are taught that failure should be avoided as much as possible.

I'm the type who has always slacked off on studying, so I don't know. (laughs)

On the other hand, I think that overseas (especially in the United States and Northern Europe), there is a culture that is tolerant of challenges and failure.

Of course, I'm not saying that one is right or the other, but I feel that for me right now, the most important thing is the ability to act without fear of failure.





"You can only see it if you try it"

Whatever the style, the important thing is to take action.

I believe there are definitely things you can only understand and see by trying it.

Things that you didn't understand while you were hesitating suddenly become clear the moment you take a step forward.

I think everyone has had that experience at least once.





"Great people's 'Just try it'"

While reading various books, I came across some that talked about the attitude of great people who said, "Just give it a try!" so I definitely recommend taking a look at them.

For example, Edison said:

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“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”
(I didn't fail, I just found 10,000 ways that didn't work.)

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All failures are the result of "trying" things.
That's why I think he was able to achieve such great feats that he was called the king of inventors.

Steve Jobs also said:

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“Real artists ship.”
(Real creators put their work out into the world first.)

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It is more valuable to create something even if it is imperfect than to stop striving for perfection.

I think that being encouraged by someone else's words can sometimes make you think, "Let's give it a try."



"lastly"

Even in his private life, he has the same "just try it!" attitude; when skateboarding, he often gets injured while trying new tricks, and when invited to DJ, he immediately agrees without even checking the location.

Every time this happens, my wife tells me, "Please do the household chores at the same pace" (laughs).

However, I think that trying things like this has ultimately been beneficial to me.

I myself have gained a lot from just trying things out.

This doesn't just include successful experiences, but also the discovery that "I tried it, but it didn't work."

I've come to feel that it's more like me to think while I'm moving, and then think some more, rather than just thinking and getting stuck.

What does "try it first" mean to you?

Even a small step can change the world.