It’s only natural for humans to experience wear and tear over time.
I’ll be 72 this year, but I think it’s only natural for both my mind and body to change. However, that doesn’t mean it’s all bad—with all the experience I’ve accumulated, there must be some positive aspects as well.
Physically, I sometimes feel like I walk a little slower than I used to. I haven’t actually reached the point where I’m so tired that it’s a problem, but I’ve started paying a little more attention to my sleep and diet than I used to.
I'm at an age where it wouldn't be surprising if signs of aging started to show at any time. Well,I guess I'll just have to take it as it comes—whatever will be, will be.I also think it’s important to just accept things as they are.
It’s been about three months now, and at my current job site, I’m still handling these tasks every day: construction management, reviewing architectural drawings, preparing construction drawings, checking work instructions, and preparing daily site reports and accompanying drawings.
I often feel that I should be providing more in-depth instructions and guidance, and that I’m falling short in that regard. Still, I think I’m managing to fulfill the role assigned to me reasonably well.
Perhaps the reason I find myself thinking about myself like this is that, even if only subconsciously, I’m sensing some kind of change.
Some people my age are still working hard in the field. On the other hand, there are those who have decided to step back from the front lines of architecture.
"Because I'm no longer confident in my physical stamina," "because I'm not getting any work anymore," and some people even give the simple reason, "I think I'm done."
Personally, I believe it’s time to step down when I can no longer perform the required work to a satisfactory standard and start making compromises. To put it more specifically, when my instincts for what works on the job start to dull, it’s time to move on.
A "beep" sound
Anyone who works in construction management will understand this: when you go out to a job site and look around, there are certain spots where you immediately notice something that catches your eye.
This sensitivity varies considerably from person to person. Even when observing the same situation, some people have clear thoughts about what they feel, how they feel it, and how things should ideally be, while others have no such thoughts at all.
While it’s true that there are significant differences in experience and knowledge, what people who can react quickly have in common is that,Someone who values their own inner reactions and trusts themselvesThat's the idea.
That reaction is the result of your past experiences and knowledge—which have been absorbed into your subconscious—responding to information received through your eyes. That is precisely why you must cherish and respect it. If that instant reaction becomes dull or disappears, it will become difficult to maintain the quality you desire.
Cultivating Sensitivity
I hope young people will make a point of seeing with their eyes, listening with their ears, touching with their hands, and building up a wealth of knowledge in their minds.
To do that,The habit of deciding whether incoming information is good or badThe key is to ask questions. Is this really okay? Doesn't this seem strange? If you feel that way, think about why. If you don't understand, ask someone. Research it yourself until you're satisfied.
More than half of them can’t be resolved on the spot. There are probably many cases where, even after searching high and low, you still can’t figure it out at all.
But everything I couldn’t solve or didn’t understand remains stored away in the drawers of my brain. I think that when it pops into my head out of the blue, or when a new idea emerges, it’s as if those memories act as sensors, bringing those thoughts to the surface.
The bottom line is that you must always think for yourself. What artificial intelligence has to say is merely one point of reference. What’s important is engaging with people and learning through conversation; the insights gained from on-site craftsmen are truly valuable to construction managers.
Someday, the answer will come to mind.
Sometimes people say things that contradict my own opinions, but even that is valuable information. Since everyone speaks based on their own perspective, I shouldn’t take everything at face value, but hearing a variety of viewpoints helps me grow. As I go through this process, I gradually get closer to what seems to be the truth.
The hardest part is that period when you’re wandering through trial and error. There are times when, no matter how much you research or ask around, nothing becomes clear, and the more you look into it, the more confused you get. Sometimes you just tell yourself, “I don’t need to understand the logic—I’ll just memorize it.” But,Don't give up now.. If you do that, the answer will eventually come to you.
Technology has advanced far more in this day and age than it did when I was young, and there’s so much more to learn. Sometimes, with no one around to teach me, I find myself just going through the motions, doing exactly what I’m told, day after day.
From what I've seen, even those who later come to be known as top-tier professionals are people who went through this phase and persevered.
First and foremost, I want you to believe in yourself and value your own feelings. This isn’t just about the world of architecture.
