Ikigai can find you
Ikigai comes in many shapes and sizes. Even when you are looking for something different, ikigai can find you.
Do I really need to love my job to have ikigai?
Get a job at a top-tier company! Work hard and dedicate yourself to your job! Get promoted and live the dream! Surely, this can’t be ikigai.
7 Best Ikigai Books to Live a Happy Life
Seven of the best books that deeply explore the significance of ikigai in Japanese culture, and its influence on the country’s longevity.
Earn money by following your ikigai
You do know that it is possible to earn money by following your ikigai, don’t you? Even if you are currently working for the “man,” it is entirely within your reach to fill your pockets with a few extra bucks … Continued
Japanese folktale: The Stonecutter
Although everyone has ikigai, the Japanese concept for a life of purpose, finding it can be as challenging as it is rewarding. It doesn’t come easily to some and not knowing what yours is can be discouraging. Indeed, failing to … Continued
Find your mission in life (ikigai)
Have you ever wondered what your purpose in this world is or in what ways can you make a meaningful impact? Do you ever question whether or not you are on the right path, doing the right thing? What is … Continued
What do you want to be when you give up?
You might think that there is a mistake in the title of this article and it should read, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” But trust me, you read it right the first time. “Give up,” … Continued
The perception of ikigai
According to Marc Winn himself in less than an hour he changed the perception of ikigai and how to find it by merging a simple Venn diagram on ‘purpose’ with that of the Japanese concept. In turn he created the widely … Continued