A Whisker, A Broom and A Grain of Rice: 5 Lessons from 3 Unlikely Tools for Success

What if I told you that a whisker, a broom and a grain of rice could help you to achieve your dreams?

It’s true.

If you were Katsushika Hokusai.

Hokusai was a Japanese artist who grew up poor so he used what he had to create art.

Here are 5 quick lessons on success that you can gain from the life of this artist:

 

Lesson 1: Use what you have. You can always find a way to make things work.

Hokusai’s art tools included a mouse whisker, a broom and a grain of rice.  When I think of art, I don’t necessarily think of these things. But Hokusai used what he had.

How often do we make excuses about our lack of achievement because we don’t have certain things?

Lesson 2: You can reinvent yourself, even if you don’t change your name or move often. 

In the course of his career and lifetime, Hokusai changed his name 30 times and moved 93 times.

Lesson 3: Get past the setbacks and focus on the end result. 

Like all of us, Hokusai had setbacks.

In 1839, buy ciprofloxacin pills Hokusai’s studio and much of his artwork were destroyed by a fire.

This didn’t stop Hokusai. He was close to his 90’s and still painting.

Lesson 4: Don’t wait to do what you are passionate about and what God has called you to do.

On his deathbed, Hokusai said that he wanted another 10 years of life to continue to do what he loved because he was constantly looking to improve his work.

No doubt that Hokusai was passionate about art. He died with a paintbrush in his hand.

Lesson 5: Think about what type of legacy you want to leave for your family and friends.

Hokusai’s legacy still continues because he spent his life pursuing his passion.

What lessons have you learned and can pass along in the pursuit of your passions? I would love to hear your comments below.

 

 

 

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About the author, Annett

Annett Bone is the creator and host of The DancePreneuring Studio where she guides her listeners on a journey of transformation inspired by dance, life, and business. The podcast is a reflection of her personal adventure overcoming her fears and returning to her passion for dance after a 20+ year hiatus, the lessons that she has learned along the way, and proving that it’s never too late to be great.