【Reprinted due to Popular Demand!】A Photobook That Makes You Positive Just by Reading It. 'Be Moved Even When Busy: The Magic Cycle That Helps You' for the Working Generation, Now in its 3rd Print!
A photobook titled 'Be Moved Even When Busy: The Magic Cycle That Helps You,' authored by a single mother and company owner who overcame difficult times, has been reprinted for the third time after two years due to popular demand. It offers messages of healing and support to the working generation, particularly those in their 30s and 40s, who are at a crossroads in their lives or seeking new paths.
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This photobook is a collection of messages that the author, a single mother and company owner, wished she had heard during her difficult times, woven together with beautiful photographs. It has been continuously read by many business professionals, leading to its third reprint after two years.
This book gently accompanies those who want to move forward with confidence in themselves, those who are wondering if their current path is right, those seeking new directions, those at a crossroads in life, and those in their 30s and 40s who are pondering their work style and life.
What is RIC?
At the core of this book is a cycle called RIC. It is a potential development program developed through industry-academia collaboration with the Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, designed to unleash one's potential from three perspectives: "Reflection," "Impression," and "Challenge." Based on author Mariko Kuroda's unique experiences overcoming various adversities (business bankruptcy / loss of husband / new entrepreneurship / onset of depression, etc.), the process of unleashing potential has been faithfully formalized as the RIC Cycle.
RIC Research Institute: https://ricsoken.jp/
RIC Latest Information: https://note.com/kurodamariko/n/n729f6d4e891c
Message from the Author
This photobook introduces words that inspire possibilities for the future, overcoming adversity and difficulties, accompanied by beautiful photographs.
No matter the situation, your unique path is always open, and you can go anywhere.
Read this book, feel freedom and liberation, and find your true self.
Negativity is the foundation for soaring. Let's view it as a rich period holding the potential for tomorrow.
This book is recommended for business professionals in their 30s and 40s, in the prime of their careers.
Author Profile
After graduating from an art university, she worked in design for commercial facilities. After marriage and childbirth, she started a design company with her husband. Subsequently, her husband passed away around the same time the company went bankrupt. Triggered by her husband's death, she founded a childcare service company and, while leading the organization as a manager, devised the "RIC Cycle" for potential development. After joint research on this cycle with Doshisha University, she transferred her company's business and established the RIC Research Institute.
Currently, she is dedicated to the research and dissemination of the "RIC Program," which leverages the results of industry-academia collaboration with the Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine to draw out the power to overcome adversity.
Book Information
'Be Moved Even When Busy: The Magic Cycle That Helps You'
Author: Mariko Kuroda
Publisher: Parade
Release Date: August 31, 2016 (First Edition)
ISBN: 978-4-434-22074-6
Specifications: B5 modified size / Hardcover / 44 pages
Price: 2,420 yen (tax included)
Paradebooks URL: https://books.parade.co.jp/category/genre02/978-4-434-22074-6.html
Amazon URL: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4434220748/
Publisher Information
Parade Co., Ltd., the parent company, is a design production company. With professional skills and knowledge, we provide total support for your book creation and publishing with excellent design and high quality.
Paradebooks Self-Publishing
URL: https://www.p-press.jp
TEL: 0120-123455
Mail: paradebooks@parade.co.jp
Paradebooks Book Introduction
URL: https://books.parade.co.jp
【Company Overview】
Trade Name: Parade Co., Ltd.
Osaka Head Office: 1-1-8 Ukita, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Tokyo Branch: SHONENGAHO-1, 5F, 2-8-5 Nishikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Naoki Harada
Established: October 20, 1987
Capital: 40 million yen
Business Activities: Advertising planning and art direction, product development and package design, general graphic design, website planning and production, publishing business 'Paradebooks'.
This book gently accompanies those who want to move forward with confidence in themselves, those who are wondering if their current path is right, those seeking new directions, those at a crossroads in life, and those in their 30s and 40s who are pondering their work style and life.
What is RIC?
At the core of this book is a cycle called RIC. It is a potential development program developed through industry-academia collaboration with the Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, designed to unleash one's potential from three perspectives: "Reflection," "Impression," and "Challenge." Based on author Mariko Kuroda's unique experiences overcoming various adversities (business bankruptcy / loss of husband / new entrepreneurship / onset of depression, etc.), the process of unleashing potential has been faithfully formalized as the RIC Cycle.
RIC Research Institute: https://ricsoken.jp/
RIC Latest Information: https://note.com/kurodamariko/n/n729f6d4e891c
Message from the Author
This photobook introduces words that inspire possibilities for the future, overcoming adversity and difficulties, accompanied by beautiful photographs.
No matter the situation, your unique path is always open, and you can go anywhere.
Read this book, feel freedom and liberation, and find your true self.
Negativity is the foundation for soaring. Let's view it as a rich period holding the potential for tomorrow.
This book is recommended for business professionals in their 30s and 40s, in the prime of their careers.
Author Profile
After graduating from an art university, she worked in design for commercial facilities. After marriage and childbirth, she started a design company with her husband. Subsequently, her husband passed away around the same time the company went bankrupt. Triggered by her husband's death, she founded a childcare service company and, while leading the organization as a manager, devised the "RIC Cycle" for potential development. After joint research on this cycle with Doshisha University, she transferred her company's business and established the RIC Research Institute.
Currently, she is dedicated to the research and dissemination of the "RIC Program," which leverages the results of industry-academia collaboration with the Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine to draw out the power to overcome adversity.
Book Information
'Be Moved Even When Busy: The Magic Cycle That Helps You'
Author: Mariko Kuroda
Publisher: Parade
Release Date: August 31, 2016 (First Edition)
ISBN: 978-4-434-22074-6
Specifications: B5 modified size / Hardcover / 44 pages
Price: 2,420 yen (tax included)
Paradebooks URL: https://books.parade.co.jp/category/genre02/978-4-434-22074-6.html
Amazon URL: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4434220748/
Publisher Information
Parade Co., Ltd., the parent company, is a design production company. With professional skills and knowledge, we provide total support for your book creation and publishing with excellent design and high quality.
Paradebooks Self-Publishing
URL: https://www.p-press.jp
TEL: 0120-123455
Mail: paradebooks@parade.co.jp
Paradebooks Book Introduction
URL: https://books.parade.co.jp
【Company Overview】
Trade Name: Parade Co., Ltd.
Osaka Head Office: 1-1-8 Ukita, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Tokyo Branch: SHONENGAHO-1, 5F, 2-8-5 Nishikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Naoki Harada
Established: October 20, 1987
Capital: 40 million yen
Business Activities: Advertising planning and art direction, product development and package design, general graphic design, website planning and production, publishing business 'Paradebooks'.