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Harada Method for young people and adults

Your future is not built in a single moment.It is built through what you practice every day.

Focus Academy helps young people ages 16 and older and adults set goals, build habits, take responsibility, and turn their aspirations into consistent action.

Self-direction, habits, and purpose for different stages of life.

  • Self-knowledge

  • Direction

  • Habits

  • Responsibility

  • Contribution

From intention to practice

Wanting something does not always mean knowing how to build it.

Many people have goals, projects, or changes they consider important, but struggle to choose a direction, sustain habits, and evaluate their progress without depending on momentary motivation.

  1. 01Too many options and too little direction.
  2. 02Initial enthusiasm followed by abandonment.
  3. 03Everyday effort disconnected from a meaningful goal.

Your future does not depend on a single decision. It is also built through the behaviors you repeat.

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A goal as a vehicle for development

It is not only about achieving something. It is about developing the person capable of building it.

The Harada Method connects a meaningful goal with the purpose, capabilities, actions, routines, and self-evaluation required to move forward.

  1. 01 · Know myself

    Recognize interests, values, strengths, and behaviors.

  2. 02 · Choose

    Define a personal and meaningful goal.

  3. 03 · Build

    Turn it into factors, decisions, and actions.

  4. 04 · Practice

    Develop habits that sustain progress.

  5. 05 · Evaluate and contribute

    Learn from results and use personal development to benefit others.

Self-direction does not mean never needing help. It means taking initiative, fulfilling commitments, asking for support responsibly, and learning from your own behavior.

Participation options in development

One system adapted to different stages and goals.

Focus Academy is developing experiences for young people and adults who want to apply the Harada Method to a personal, academic, or professional goal.

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Ages 16 and 17

An adapted process for high school students, with responsible parental or guardian authorization and support.

Formats, dates, and experiences will be announced once their design is complete. No prices or immediate availability are currently presented.

Carlos Barclay, founder and lead coach at Focus Academy.George Trachilis, coach and methodological advisor to Focus Academy.
Who is behind Focus Academy

Executive experience with international methodological support.

Focus Academy was founded by Carlos Barclay, a certified Harada Method coach and professional with more than twenty years of executive experience. Its programs are designed and facilitated directly by Carlos, with methodological support from George Trachilis.

George participates as a coach and methodological advisor. Focus Academy’s operations and facilitation are led by Carlos Barclay.

Meet Carlos and George
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Your next step

Which goal deserves a clearer and more disciplined version of you?

Register your interest to learn about upcoming Focus Academy experiences for young people and adults.

You can also write to us at carlos@focusacademy.lat

Participants ages 16 and 17 will require authorization from a parent or legal guardian. Focus Academy does not provide therapy or psychological care.