The True ‘Professional’ is Not Where You Think They Are.
While the definition of “professionalism” seems to be eroding in fields like finance and mainstream business, a unique class of “true professionals” thrives in Japan’s adult video (AV) and celebrity tabloid industries.
These are individuals who unequivocally commit to measurable results and are rewarded with multi-million dollar compensation packages.
Why are high salaries and lavish expenses justified in their specific domains?
Because they spare no effort in two critical areas that AI simply cannot replicate: “deeply human information gathering” and an “extraordinary level of effort and self-sacrifice to deliver results.”
In this concluding piece, we will delve into the critical balance between a true professional’s effort and reward, and explore the strategies Japanese executives must adopt.
Crucially, we will identify how you can survive and thrive as a “high-value professional” in the coming age of Artificial Intelligence.
