The Values of Porsche Owners

Before starting this Porsche blog, I lived with the belief that “work is the purpose of life” and “focusing entirely on work leads to a fulfilling life.”

After working as a salesperson in a sports-minded company, then starting my own business and witnessing senior entrepreneurs around me aiming for IPOs and expanding their companies,

I thought that to achieve results at work, losing private time and spending less time with family was inevitable, and that “sacrifices are part of living a rich life.”

However, since launching this Porsche blog, my way of thinking has changed dramatically.

I began to think more deeply about what it means to live a rich life and strongly felt that I wanted to cherish what is truly important to me.

Thanks to this blog, I have met many Porsche owners. Many of them shared the belief that

“Hobbies enrich life,”
“Hobbies are a major motivation for work and life,”
“And setting touring trips during long holidays as goals keeps them motivated at work every day.”

I was honestly surprised at times, thinking, “There are adults who have grown up while keeping such a pure, childlike sense of wonder…” (laughs).

Until then, I had valued ideas like “embrace hardships,” “work selflessly for society,” and “keep your salary modest to give back to employees and society.”

But the Porsche owners I met seemed refreshingly true to their desires, living in a way that truly values what they want to cherish in their lives.

I was also amazed at their incredible drive to earn money.

They openly said, “I want to earn more because there’s a car I want!” and approached work with a fierce professional spirit, actually earning a lot.

They seemed happy, living richly, earning well, and getting what they wanted… It sometimes felt like my previous world was being denied, which was a complex feeling (though I’m sure they face their own struggles).

Still, I was genuinely moved, thinking, “This kind of life looks great… so much fun…” and over the past few years, I’ve felt my own values gradually shifting.

There are many ways to live and many worlds out there, and it’s about choosing the kind of life you want to lead. A life fully devoted to work can be fulfilling, of course.

But on the other hand, there’s also a rich and joyful life that values private time and hobbies.

Knowing such a world exists was a huge turning point for me.

Time with Family and Work

I don’t have any particular hobbies.

So honestly, when I see you all who are recognized car enthusiasts, I think, “That’s great, looks so fun, I’m jealous.”

Compared to the average wife, I think I’m more interested in cars, and the fact that I bought a manual transmission car myself might mean I like cars, but surrounded by such car enthusiasts, I’m constantly reminded that I’m just an ordinary person (laughs).

Right now, more than hobbies, time with my family, especially my children, is what matters most.

In reality, being with my kids all the time can be annoying and frustrating, and I often think, “I hope they grow up soon so I can have some time alone…”

But strangely, when I’m alone, I find myself thinking about them all the time.

Even when shopping alone, I think, “Oh, the kids wanted this, I should buy it for them,” or “Oh, they said they’re out of their communication notebooks, I need to find one.” I think of what they want before myself.

Shortly after my eldest son was born, I went on a one-night, two-day business trip…

I thought, “Finally, I can relax a bit,” but whenever I had free time, I found myself looking at photos of my kids on my phone, waking up several times at night wondering if they were sleeping well (laughs).

There are many things, but I think what’s most important to me now is the presence of my children and being able to watch their growth up close. It’s not because I’m a mother and must put them first, but simply because that’s how I feel right now.

But work is equally important.

Currently, my husband works hard to earn, so I don’t need to work for financial reasons, but I can’t sit still. I started this blog, created a new company, and keep myself busy.

People around me sometimes say, “You should just relax more, why are you working so hard?” and look at me in disbelief.

But when I feel the excitement of the world that opens through work, I can’t help but move, my body acts before my mind (laughs).

Just as Porsche owners purely love their Porsches, I think I purely love my work. So now I want to cherish that pure excitement and challenge myself fully.

That said, unlike when I was younger, now I prioritize creating an environment where I can challenge myself while valuing my family. I want to show who I am and work productively with people who accept that.

I still work hard as ever, but instead of thinking, “Everyone else does it, so I have to too,” I now reorganize my life proactively and intentionally, thanks to the Porsche owners I’ve met through this blog.

Once child-rearing settles down a bit, I hope to gradually join Porsche gatherings and events myself.