*note to self today* Must. Not. Doom scroll.

I was on a train in Tokyo. We stopped between stations. Announcement in Japanese, then in English: "We apologize for the delay. We will resume shortly." The delay was maybe 3 minutes. Not a big deal. When the train started moving again, another announcement: "We sincerely apologize for the delay. We were stopped for 3 minutes and 20 seconds. This is unacceptable. Thank you for your patience." Three minutes and twenty seconds. They measured it exactly. And called it unacceptable. When I got off at my stop, there were station staff on the platform bowing and handing out delay certificates. I took one out of curiosity. It was an official document stating that the train had been delayed by 3 minutes and 20 seconds, signed and stamped. The staff member said in English "for your employer. So they know the delay was not your fault." I said I'm a tourist, I don't need it. He looked confused. "But the delay affected you. You deserve an apology." Three minutes. They were treating a three-minute delay like a major incident. Later I mentioned this to a Japanese friend. They said "oh yes, delay certificates are normal. Trains are supposed to be exactly on time. If they are late, they must apologize." I said three minutes isn't late, it's nothing. My friend said "in Japan, three minutes is late. On time means on time. Not approximately on time." They said the train company probably investigated why there was a 3-minute delay. "They will find the cause and fix it so it doesn't happen again." I kept the certificate. It's framed in my apartment now. A reminder that somewhere in the world, people care about three minutes. © 6IX.

Join me tomorrow afternoon (17h40) for "A song. A book. & A dish." on @Radio702 with @JohnPerlman .

There are still some places left for Thursday's fund raiser for @SandtonSPCA I’ll be giving a full trend briefing of the business trends I researched to write the just-published book - A Pawfect Life. You won’t believe how big the global economy really is. Join me

About last night with trend analyst , futurist, and pet Doula @dionchang launching his new book at Exclusive Books . So funny , and covers everything from booking a seat on Bark Air , to treating anxious pets with CBD and planning your pet- friendly holiday !

From where I’m sitting (@ExclusiveBooks Sandton) it’s nothing but dachshunds. Everywhere. @DionChang is launching his book (instant bestseller!) A Pawfect Life. Stay tuned …

Join us on Wednesday morning. We’ll help you make sense of the strange times we’re living in #makelemonade

"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade". But 2025 has been one big - ongoing - lemon harvest. So what do you do with it all? At our trend salon, next week, @bronwynwilliams will dilute the deluge and give you fresh insights on how to steer your business in strange times. 👇🏻

From trends to transformation, Dion Chang pushed us to futureproof our thinking and take bold steps into tomorrow. What a powerful session! #MANCOSAECRBusinessBreakfast @MANCOSA @dionchang

I got to spend time chatting about 2025 with @dionchang and @timothymaurice on @PhumiMashigo1 new show Level Up! Learnt a great deal and gained much needed perspective for the year ahead.

2025 is really is like stepping into the void. Come and find out why

We are super excited for 2025 and because of this we hope that you will be joining us for our Annual State We're in 2025 Salon. Get your tickets before they are sold out! fluxtrends.com/salon/the-sta… @bronwynwilliams @dionchang @Workshop17za

Tyler! He’s always worth a listen

Gen Z are the millennial's kids. Find out why they are called "the honey badger" generation (strong-willed, ambitious, spicy & confident), and more importantly - why? Brands are already engaging with them & if you're in retail you should be too Details: fluxtrends.com/salon/from-ge…

In 2024 the global Gen Alpha headcount will be around 2 billion, and the significance for Africa's future cannot be overstated. Join as we delve into the minds of the old souls of cyberspace fluxtrends.com/salon/from-ge…

What are the unexpected social and consumer trends impacting your customer experience? #ITWebCX2024 @fluxtrends

Intergenerational workplace conflict is currently a big challenge - specifically between millennial managers and the incoming Gen Z workforce. If you're struggling with Gen Z vs management conflict in your workplace, Join our fireside chat lnkd.in/dxJ_HC6N

When the book becomes a billboard ✨ Flux Trends’ new book, “The Future” on the Media24 building in Cape Town #thingsisee #thefuture #fluxtrends #newbook #trendsasbusinessstrategy

That Friday feeling

Join us for a glimpse into the future

The preview books have arrived 🙌🏻 The Future by @fluxtrends will be on Exclusive Books bookshelves Join us for the official book launch @ExclusiveBooks Rosebank, 26th June 6pm @NBPublishers