My key Features
Aspiring Investment Banker
Here’s a summary of my background and education so far, for those who want a quick overview.
Features | Details |
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Name | Tatsuichi Narita |
Nationality/Ethnicity | Japanese |
Education | Japan 2018–2020: Tokai Gyosei Junior High School (Osaka, Japan) 2021: Tokai Gyosei High School (Osaka, Japan) New Zealand 2022–2024: John McGlashan College (Dunedin, New Zealand) 2025–Present: The University of Auckland, Bachelor of Commerce, Majors in Finance and Accounting (Auckland, New Zealand) |
Leadership Roles | 2024: International Prefect at John McGlashan College |
Experience/Achievements | 2025-Present: Freelance Web Manager, managing websites for several Japanese companies. |
Certifications | – |
My Journey: From Rugby to Finance
Hi, I’m Tatsuichi, a finance and accounting student at the University of Auckland. Originally from Japan, my journey began not in business — but in rugby. From the age of 10, I dedicated myself to the dream of representing Japan as a national rugby player. That passion eventually brought me all the way to New Zealand, a country known for both its rugby and its education.
However, life had other plans. A major injury forced me to step back from the sport I loved, and for the first time, I had to rethink my future. That turning point opened the door to something new: finance.
Why I study Finance
Growing up, I had always been curious about money — not just as a tool, but as a force that shapes the world. My father, a businessperson, gave me a front-row seat to how money influences human behavior — both in inspiring and difficult ways. Over time, I came to view finance not just as a career path, but as a lens to better understand how the world works.
This blog is part of that journey.
What I believe
I believe that by understanding finance deeply — within the context of capitalism, business, and decision-making — I can make sense of how the world truly works. That’s why I consider myself a lifelong learner through the lens of finance.
Although I’m committed to specialising in finance, I’m also deeply interested in related fields like psychology, history, business strategy, technology, and even engineering. Understanding psychology helps me grasp investor behavior; history provides context for economic cycles; and strategy sharpens my ability to analyze company performance — all of which directly support my growth as a finance professional.



My Learning Strategy
I follow a deliberate learning process grounded in continuous improvement:
- Input – Absorbing foundational knowledge
- Internal Processing – Organizing, connecting, and making sense of what I’ve learned
- Output – Explaining concepts, writing analysis, or solving problems
- Application – Using knowledge in case studies, models, or real-world tasks
- Feedback & Evaluation – Reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and why
- Adjustment & Refinement – Correcting misconceptions and improving execution
- Iteration – Repeating the process at a higher level each time
This final step — feedback — is where you come in.
If you’ve read a post and have thoughts, questions, or disagreements, I genuinely want to hear from you. Your feedback is not only welcome — it’s a key part of how I learn and grow.
Why I’m Taking a Broader Learning Approach
While my primary focus is finance, I don’t want to limit myself to just one domain.
To truly understand financial systems — and make sound decisions as a future professional — I believe it’s essential to explore the full spectrum of knowledge that impacts how businesses and markets operate.
That’s why, in addition to finance, I’m committed to learning and writing about:
- Core business disciplines: Economics, marketing, information systems, management, accounting, operations and supply chain management, commercial law, business analytics, taxation, innovation and entrepreneurship
- Foundational and human-centered fields: Psychology, history, statistics, sociology, and more
My goal isn’t to become a generalist who dabbles — I’m a finance specialist, but one who sees the broader world through the lens of finance. I want to connect ideas across disciplines to build a deeper, more strategic understanding of how the world works.
This approach is what drives this blog. Every post, regardless of topic, will be organized by subject area to make it easy to follow — but all of it ties back to one core mission:
In essence, I market myself as a lifelong learner through the lens of finance. That’s the mindset I bring to every post here.