Category: Ikigai
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10 Things I Tried — H1 2025
As we grow older, responsibilities pile up — work, health, family. For many of us, these become the pillars of adult life. At some point, we stop asking What if I win? and start calculating how to avoid losing. We fear that losing would mean we were wrong — about a job, a move, a choice —…
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Living Your Ikigai – Transform Future Dreams into Present Realities
Hey friends, welcome back to another exploration of Ikigai. Today, we delve into one of its most powerful techniques for actualizing our purpose. While many of us are good at planning and envisioning our Ikigai, we struggle with the transition from aspiration to reality. However amazing our goals may be in writing, if they merely…
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Ikigai Evolution – Adapting and Sustaining Purpose Over Time
Hi friends, welcome back to our exploration of Ikigai, the essence of a life well-lived. Today, let’s explore how to maintain your Ikigai. If you’ve discovered yours, that’s fantastic. If not, check out my previous article. Once you’ve found your Ikigai, the next step is crucial: sustaining it. This requires adaptation, balance, resilience, and community support….
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What Is Ikigai? – Decoding the Secret Sauce to a Fulfilling Life
Hey friends, welcome back. Growing up in Tokyo, Japan, the term “Ikigai” was omnipresent in my life — heard at home, in school, and at work. Yet, defining it precisely remains a challenge. It’s not that we lack understanding; rather, Ikigai’s essence is so deeply ingrained in Japanese culture that articulating it feels unnecessary. Ikigai…
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Is Work Their Ikigai? – A Deep Dive into the Japanese Work Ethos
There’s a cultural fascination with the concept of Ikigai and its association with work, but there may be misconceptions about how Japanese people perceive their careers in relation to Ikigai. This article will explore the Japanese perspective on work and Ikigai, shedding light on cultural nuances and providing insights into how the two intersect. We’ll look…
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“Six-Minute X-Ray: Rapid Behavior Profiling”
Self-discovery and understanding your motivations are central themes in the concept of Ikigai. “Six-Minute X-Ray: Rapid Behavior Profiling” focuses on behavioral analysis and profiling. Each chapter is packed with world-leading techniques or principles that could be applied to self-discovery and understanding your motivations. Here’s a summary of what the book offers: Six-Minute X-Ray: Rapid Behavior…
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“Ikigai”
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles The Book in 3 Sentences Impressions How Did I Discover It? My former colleague from Swiss told me he was enjoying the book on his trip to Japan and he asked me if I had my Ikigai. I could…