Between Extremely spicy and Extremely Sweet

A familiar café, often the backdrop for our meetings, has unveiled a new menu item. Though labeled as new, it is not particularly groundbreaking—merely the ubiquitous “extremely spicy curry.” A sign, disproportionately large for the quaint interior, heralds its arrival.
 
The café has procured a special variety of chili pepper, prompting them to offer this dish as a limited-time delicacy. I have heard that spiciness can alleviate stress. Perhaps this is why curry is a staple in emergency food supplies, anticipating such benefits.
 
Seizing the opportunity, I sampled the curry immediately. True to its name, it was extraordinarily spicy—unlike any curry I have ever tasted.
 
When one indulges in something intensely spicy, there arises a desire to counterbalance it with something sweet. It is a curious human trait to seek out excessive stimulation only to neutralize it with its opposite.
 
Yet, oscillating between such extremes can be a valuable experience. This is the essence of having a “broad range of experiences.” The wider the range, the more one fills the void between the extremes with the journey, thereby expanding one’s knowledge and perspective. In this instance, I have gained a useful benchmark for gauging “spiciness” in the future.
 
Is it not the same in the realm of business?
 
A unique unicorn that excels in its strengths, breaking through barriers and reaching unparalleled heights, can be deemed a monumental success in business creation. However, this also carries the risk of narrowing one’s perspective and losing clear points of comparison. When objectivity is lost, it becomes challenging to ascertain one’s current position, and the direction and criteria for decision-making may waver. No matter how bold and fearless a unicorn may be, if it charges ahead without looking around, it will eventually stumble in the forest.
 
Spicy and sweet, strength and softness, noise and silence, etc. By consciously navigating between these opposing extremes, one can learn about the nuances in between. The wider the range, the more one can understand the subtleties between the two poles. The resolution of both ends increases, allowing for a clearer appreciation of their mutual value.
 
Try approaching someone in your organization with whom you do not usually interact and ask, “What do you think about this?” If that person has no prior knowledge, consider yourself even more fortunate. You are likely to uncover unexpected insights.

Greetings, I am Kuzei Ryosei, a novelist who delves into a diverse array of genres, spanning from the historical to the contemporary. My aim is to enchant readers with tales that breathe life into history and explore the intricate issues of modern society. I warmly invite you to reach out to me.