Who is this system for?

The Harada Method, as described in ,The Harada Method: The Spirit of Self-Reliance (2nd Edition, 2024), is a system for anyone who wants to take charge of their own development and achieve mastery in life or work. It is designed for individuals seeking self-reliance and discipline, leaders and managers who wish to grow their people, organizations striving to develop every employee’s potential, and teachers or coaches who aim to inspire independent growth. In essence, it serves anyone who believes that success is a skill that can be learned, practiced, and perfected through clear goals, self-reflection, disciplined action, and service to others, empowering both individuals and companies to build the human side of Lean..

From Motivation to Structure

True growth begins with motivation, but it is sustained by structure. Inspiration is the spark that ignites your desire to improve, while structure gives that desire a roadmap to become reality. The Harada Method teaches that personal drive alone is not enough — to achieve mastery, you must translate emotion into disciplined routines, measurable goals, and daily actions. When motivation meets structure, effort gains direction, progress becomes visible, and success evolves from an idea into a repeatable skill.

How It All Began

It all began with a simple question: how can ordinary people become extraordinary? In Osaka, Japan, a young coach named Takashi Harada faced a classroom of students who had stopped believing in themselves. Rather than accepting defeat, he devoted himself to discovering a method that could transform potential into performance. Through years of trial, reflection, and refinement, he uncovered a process that blended purpose, discipline, and daily action — what would become known as the Harada Method. What started as an experiment in one struggling school would grow to inspire leaders, educators, and organizations around the world to master self‑reliance and ignite their own excellence.

Who Uses It Today

Today, the Harada Method is used by leaders, educators, coaches, and organizations across the world who seek to unlock human potential. From global corporations striving to develop high-performing teams to schools and universities guiding students toward confidence and self-mastery, the method transcends industry and culture. It has been embraced by companies such as Toyota, UniQlo, and Chugai Pharmaceuticals, as well as by individuals dedicated to continuous improvement and purposeful living. Wherever people are committed to growth, self-reliance, and excellence, the Harada Method continues to serve as a proven roadmap for success.

What Makes It Different?

What makes the Harada Method different is its fusion of personal growth and professional excellence through a clear, structured process. Unlike traditional goal‑setting systems that focus only on outcomes, it develops the individual’s character, habits, and self-reliance as the foundation of achievement. It bridges ambition and action, teaching people to work step‑by‑step toward a vision that benefits both themselves and others. The method turns success into a discipline that anyone can learn, making mastery not a matter of talent, but of daily, intentional practice.

If you’re ready to build lasting discipline, purpose, and confidence, this system gives you the structure to make it happen. It’s where meaningful transformation begins.