“Even a dog that walks will get hit by a stick.”
2026-10-29
“Even a dog tha...

犬も歩けば棒に当たる
Inu mo arukeba bō ni ataru
 
There is an old Japanese proverb:
 
“Even a dog that walks will get hit by a stick.”
 
Traditionally, it was a warning. If you wander around unnecessarily or get involved in things, you may encounter unexpected trouble. A dog that stays home will not get hit by a stick.
 
But the proverb later developed another interpretation: if you take action, you may encounter something unexpected—and it may turn into an opportunity.
 
Many inventions and discoveries have come from accidents, mistakes, or unexpected results. They were not what people originally intended to create.
 
I think business works the same way.
 
When you try something new, you may fail. You may encounter problems you never expected. But sometimes that “accident” teaches you something more valuable than the original plan.
 
If you do nothing, you can avoid many mistakes.
 
But you also eliminate many opportunities.
 
犬も歩けば棒に当たる。
 
Sometimes you have to start walking before you know what you will discover.
 
 
Disclaimer: I use AI as a tool to help create images and proofread my writing. However, the ideas, opinions, experiences, and messages in my posts are my own. AI does not generate my posts for me. It simply helps me present my own words and ideas more clearly.






Kenichi Uchikura
Founder & CEO

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. (PSPINC)
Uchikura & Co., LLC.

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ABOUT THIS BLOG

I was born and raised in Japan and have spent most of my adult life in the United States. Through this blog, I share Japanese culture, language, expressions, and wisdom. My goal is not to say one culture is better, but to explore different perspectives and what we can learn from them.

Your comments are always welcome.

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