The Story Samurai
A quiet space for sovereign minds to sharpen their voice, master their message, and rise with meaning. Hosted by Cary Hokama.
Podcasting since 2025 • 44 episodes
The Story Samurai
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Scroll 044: The Years Nobody Sees
There’s a phase in every meaningful pursuit that almost nobody talks about.The phase where you’ve already started… but the results haven’t arrived yet.Progress feels slow. Recognition is absent. And the quiet voice of doubt begins...
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Episode 44
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5:19
Scroll 043: The Cost of Hesitation
Hesitation rarely feels dramatic in the moment.It feels small. Harmless. Temporary.You tell yourself you will start tomorrow. Speak up later. Take the opportunity when the timing feels better.But over time, hesitation quiet...
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Episode 43
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4:18
Scroll 042: The Belt Changes. The Learning Doesn’t.
One of the quiet surprises of life is this…The moment you finally arrive somewhere, the path quietly begins again.In Scroll 042, Cary reflects on a recent moment in his own journey after receiving his brown belt in jiu-jitsu, a mi...
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Episode 42
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5:26
Scroll 041: Arrival Is the New Baseline
At some point, the things you once prayed for… arrive.And then something unexpected happens.They normalize.In this scroll, Cary reflects on a powerful quote from Rob Dial and a personal milestone involving world-class speak...
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Episode 41
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4:58
Scroll 040: Formation Over Information — How Excellence Becomes Predictable
In this scroll, I share a story that began the night before flying to Oahu — after a heavy week marked by two funerals and deep reflection.While packing, an unexpected email arrived. It was about a story I told two years ago on Adela’s C...
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Episode 40
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5:55