# 447: The Hidden Power of Attention: How Kizuki Moments Lead to more Courage, Clarity, and Action  An interview with author, yogi and founder of Kizuki Journaling Mae Yoshikawa

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Podcast: [DREAM THINK DO | Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dream-think-do-motivation-encouragement-strategy-1095025)
Published: 2026-02-12T15:43:00+00:00
Episode link: https://mitchmatthews.com/447
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## Resource

What if the biggest thing holding you back from your next breakthrough isn't a lack of strategy… but a lack of attention ? In this powerful and deeply moving episode of DREAM THINK DO , Mitch sits down with Mae Yoshikawa - writer, yogi, teacher, TEDx speaker, and founder of Kizuki Journaling - for a conversation that challenges how we think about awareness, action, and big dreams. Mae shares how the Japanese concept of kizuki - those quiet "aha" moments of realization - can become the foundation for meaningful change in leadership, business, and life. Drawing from her personal journey through profound grief, cultural expectations, and identity shifts, Mae reveals why awareness must come before action - and why skipping that step often leads to burnout, fear, or staying small. If you're an entrepreneur or leader who feels the tension between playing it safe and stepping into something bigger… this episode is for you. SEE FULL SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: https://mitchmatthews.com/ 447

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