Most people chase crowns that can be stolen, applause that fades, and recognition that rarely satisfies. But the victories that matter most are often the ones no one sees.In this scroll, Cary Hokama — creative entrepreneur, storyteller, ...

Your environment is never neutral. It will either forge you or consume you.In this scroll, we explore the sobering contrasts of Sean Kingston and his mother, Roy Jones Jr. and Park Si-Hun, and the recent passing of Charlie Kirk. We refle...

In Scroll 016, Cary Hokama shares the Samurai Sponge—a way to break free from stuck stories and rewrite your path with clarity, mastery, and meaning. From fungi’s “Wood Wide Web” to Erwan Le Corre’s MovNat to Jeff Hoffman’s InfoSponging, this s...

What if the mission you’re meant to live doesn’t come from you — but chooses you?In this scroll, we walk through stories of Anthony Kim, Nelson Mandela, J.K. Rowling, and my own journey through exile. Each one shows us how the hardest se...

Your 20-year-old self? He wouldn’t have listened anyway. The real question is — what would you tell your future self?In this scroll, we cut through the tired copycat questions and talk about why your future self should be the on...

What happens after the mask comes off?Not the freedom. Not the applause.The stillness. That uncomfortable silence we’re conditioned to escape.In this scroll, we talk about what most people avoid—the void that f...

What happens when the version of you the world loves… isn’t really you?In this scroll, we explore the quiet cost of wearing a mask—the one you built to fit in, to be liked, to survive.Cary shares stories from his own journey as a ...

There’s a silent burnout few talk about— Not from doing too much, but from being too little of yourself.In Scroll 011 of The Story Samurai, we explore the hidden toll of un...

After two weeks exploring Singapore, Bali, and Japan, something unexpected happened in the final hours of our trip.I walked back into a small gyoza shop in Sapporo—one I had visited nine years earlier—and the owners remembered me

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a dojo for the soul. We’re not here to ship content. We’re here to shape culture.”In this Scroll, Cary Hokama breaks down what it really means to walk in sovereignty—even if it mean...

In this scroll, Cary Hokama weaves together real stories of transformation—from a client who rewrote his identity, to Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, who sold over 50 million albums but still felt like a failure after being kicked out of Metallica.<...

In a world that’s more divided than ever, what does it mean to walk the infinite path? In this scroll, Cary shares how the principle of Kaizen—rooted in refinement, not perfection—can help us reclaim our personal sovereignty. Featuring...

In a world addicted to validation, performance, and praise—this scroll is your wake-up call.Cary Hokama, host of The Story Samurai, dives deep into the soul-tugging tension between being liked and being aligned.

What do MrBeast, In-N-Out, and a homeless man on YouTube have in common?They all teach us something radical about generosity.In this scroll, we cut through the fear-driven noise of today’s world—and show you how to anchor yourself...

There’s a place where pressure becomes power. Where the quiet ones sharpen in the dark before they ever make a sound.That place is The Forge.In this scroll, Cary breaks down what it really means to be refined by ...

In this Scroll, we go deeper than motivation—we move into the storm.Because the world will spin. It always does.But you? You don’t have to spiral with it.From Michael Jordan’s flu game to a quiet train operator in ...

In this second scroll, Cary Hokama explores the power of stillness in a chaotic world—drawing lessons from jiu-jitsu, breathwork, and a recent retreat in Southern Utah. If you’re an introverted creator trying to stay grounded while the...

In this opening scroll of The Story Samurai, Cary Hokama returns to the mic with deeper clarity, conviction, and calm. After years of speaking on stages, coaching high-level creatives, and hosting a podcast that reached thousands—Cary ...