Looks familiar Scott!
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Good to hear you again Scott! I have to say, your podcast is the most commented from all of those I have seen out there... keep on growing your community and whats most important, an audio feed!
(oh by the way! what happened to the video?)

Greetings from Madrid! (my new Dublin, since last 4 weeks!)

John: Thanks for the link to the image. Yes, that's the place. It's such an interesting space, it looks almost like a lecture auditorium from above. I believe it's used for wedding ceremonies during the weekends.

Woyteac: Thanks so much for the post. Though, I've been neglectful in responding to listener comments and email in the past. It has always been the wonderful feedback that you and so many others share that make doing the podcast such a rewarding experience.

As for video, I'm still waiting for the nine-day-week. Then I'll be be able to do all the things I'd like to do. :) Hope you're enjoying Madrid. Do they have suitable spray paint there?

Scott,

I am not expert, and I am much younger than your student, but if I had to give advice to new employees I would say three things:

1.Control your emotions
2.Never stop learning
3.When luck comes your way, grab it.

Scott, what would you advise?

The Warrior

Warrior: I like your suggestions. As for me, I'm not at all sure what my advice would be. I'll see what else pops up in this comment thread and try to formulate something of my own in an upcoming episode.

I am currently taking a class about working and we had to do interviews as a class, we asked each each person what their advice would be.

I should go through my notes and find out what they said.

Andy: I bet if you posted some of the advice from your classmates, this thread would erupt with input from all corners of the blogosphere. It would be fascinating to hear what the young generation's take on what it takes to make it in the world. It might give some of us geezers something to think about.

Hi Scott
I love your podcast. You have a lovely voice, so easy to listen to, and I love hearing about your life, both professional and family, in Tokyo. I am curious about Japan, being a teacher of conversational English to Japanese men and women in the Midwest. Keep up your good work!
Jo

Simple advice: Whenever you can just as easily ascribe something someone has done to ulterior motives or chose to give them the benefit of the doubt, always opt to give them the benefit of the doubt.

Jovilla: Thanks for the kind words. It's interesting to imagine your teaching gig as well. Would love to trade "war stories" sometime.

Itazura: I really like the idea of "benefit of the doubt" - like so many items of wise insight: easier said than done. Thanks for the comment.