In this episode, Shigeki explores an interesting pattern found in the comment sections of YouTube videos about semi-retirement and FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). Many viewers post comments describing their own assets, retirement plans, or progress toward financial independence. At first glance, these comments may look like simple bragging. However, the behavior reveals something deeper. Shigeki suggests that long years of working in Japanese corporate culture—where constant reporting is expected—condition people to explain and report their life status even outside the workplace. Writing such comments becomes less about boasting and more about seeking confirmation that their life choices are correct.

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