ep.124 Why do I act like a senior and give unsolicited advice?
It begins with a regret that anyone can relate to: feeling like you sounded too bossy when offering advice to someone younger. In this episode, we talk about those awkward moments before the conversation shifts to an intense experience Isshin had in Europe.
Serving as a supporter at the Kendo European Championships.
This is a story about the tournament where the Denmark Kendo National Team, which Isshin was involved with during his study abroad, participated. Since the sport has a small following in that country, supporters are incredibly precious. It is a thrilling story to hear how, by pure coincidence, his travel schedule aligned with the event, leading him to show up as the sole supporter in the stands for Denmark.
The joy of sports through the lens of cheering.
The experience of screaming his lungs out to cheer during the matches became an unforgettable memory for Isshin. Unlike cheering for a team you have no connection to, supporting people you know brings a unique sense of fulfillment. The description of a specific scene, capturing the tension and sense of unity unique to that sport, is truly worth a listen.
More fascinating stories continue in this episode.
In the second half, Isshin shares a realization he had through this experience. It is a conversation that might make you rethink how you enjoy sports from a different perspective, so please be sure to listen to the full episode.
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