Synopsis
How often have you wondered about your life's purpose? Beyond the path laid out for most of us-from birth to retirement-how can you find room for joy? Tim Tamashiro's How to Ikigai describes the ancient and time-tested wisdom of the people of Okinawa, Japan, and how their lifestyle of Ikigai, or living with a focus on one's purpose, provides a model for a long and fulfilling life. Read the stories of happy and fulfilled Ikigai practitioners. Learn how to navigate your way past roadblocks that may be keeping you from reaching self-actualization. Use How to Ikigai's clear blueprint for living a purposeful and serendipitous life fueled by your own unique gifts. How to Ikigai will help you: Do what you love, Do what you're good at, Do what the world needs, Do what you can be rewarded for Book jacket., Live Your Best Life Ancient, time-tested wisdom: Okinawa, Japan is a tiny, tiny island south of the Japanese mainland where people live their life's purpose every day. How is it possible for so many to live each day in such meaningful ways? The Okinawan concept of Ikigai. How to Ikigai describes the lifestyle choices that have led to an island full of fulfilled, long-living people. Magical reality come to life: Examples of ikigai in action are often magical. Take David Michiels. David stuttered severely well into his adulthood. In clinical terms, his stutter was difficult to treat. But David started to work in a liquor store. Before long, his focus turned to one specific section of the sales floor: the scotch section. As he spent more of his days learning about scotch, he began to share his knowledge with customers. Eventually, David noticed that his stutter vanished when he talked to anyone about scotch. Over time, David's passion led to a new life. Today, he is a renowned whiskey expert, traveling the world tasting and purchasing whiskey on behalf of his employer. He feels his life is meaningful because of ikigai. A humble look at happiness: Bringing together an exploration of joy not unlike that of The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a look inward reminiscent of The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer, and deep truths like those explored by Singer in The Surrender Experiment , How to Ikigai describes the concept of Ikigai with clarity and meaning. How to Ikigai explains a simple but abstract map for living a meaningful life. After reading this book, you will understand how to implement Ikigai's four directions in your own life: Do what you love Do what you're good at Do what the world needs Do what you can be rewarded for, Transform Your Life With Ikigai "The practice of Ikigai leads to a longer and more joy-filled life'" Elise Marie Collins , author of Super Ager #1 Bestseller in Customs & Traditions Discover the secret to lasting happiness and longevity in this transformative self-help book based on the ancient Japanese, time-tested wisdom of Ikigai. Find joy in life's journey with Ikigai. This ancient wisdom from Okinawa, Japan, can illuminate your path to self-improvement. Okinawa, Japan is a tiny island south of the Japanese mainland where people live their life's purpose every day. How to Ikigai explores the lifestyle choices that have led to an island full of fulfilled, long-living people. Embrace longevity through the Ikigai philosophy. Learn to age gracefully, armed with the secrets of one of the longest-living communities on earth. By integrating Ikigai into your life, you foster an attitude of gratitude, infuse your days with happiness, and inspire purposeful living. How to Ikigai explains a simple four-directions map for living a meaningful life. Do what you love, do what you're good at, do what the world needs, and do what you can be rewarded for. In this groundbreaking self-help book, you'll discover: An engaging exploration of the Ikigai philosophy, offering profound insights into finding your life purpose Practical steps for implementing Ikigai in your everyday life, paving the way for happiness and self-improvement Powerful narratives showcasing Ikigai in action, like the inspiring story of David Michiels If you liked books such as Awakening Your Ikigai , My Little Ikigai Journal , or Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life , you'll love How to Ikigai. Also, be sure to listen to Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson's podcast exploring Ikigai with Tim Tamashiro., The Japanese lifestyle tradition of Ikigai has been quietly taking the world by storm. World authority on Ikigai, Tim Tamashiro, shares the wisdom of Ikigai in short, inspiring lessons. Everyone has a purpose in life but many had not yet found it. Ikigai master Tamashiro guides readers to "Learn to do what you love, do what you are good at, do what the world needs and do what you can be rewarded for. ", Transform Your Life With Ikigai "The practice of Ikigai leads to a longer and more joy-filled life'" Elise Marie Collins , author of Super Ager #1 Bestseller in Customs & Traditions Discover the secret to lasting happiness and longevity in this transformative self-help book based on the ancient Japanese, time-tested wisdom of Ikigai. Find joy in life's journey with Ikigai. This ancient wisdom from Okinawa, Japan, can illuminate your path to self-improvement. Okinawa, Japan is a tiny island south of the Japanese mainland where people live their life's purpose every day. How to Ikigai explores the lifestyle choices that have led to an island full of fulfilled, long-living people. Embrace longevity through the Ikigai philosophy. Learn to age gracefully, armed with the secrets of one of the longest-living communities on earth. By integrating Ikigai into your life, you foster an attitude of gratitude, infuse your days with happiness, and inspire purposeful living. How to Ikigai explains a simple four-directions map for living a meaningful life. Do what you love, do what you're good at, do what the world needs, and do what you can be rewarded for. In this groundbreaking self-help book, you'll discover: An engaging exploration of the Ikigai philosophy, offering profound insights into finding your life purpose Practical steps for implementing Ikigai in your everyday life, paving the way for happiness and self-improvement Powerful narratives showcasing Ikigai in action, like the inspiring story of David Michiels If you liked books such as Awakening Your Ikigai, My Little Ikigai Journal, or Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, you'll love How to Ikigai. Also, be sure to listen to Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson's podcast exploring Ikigai with Tim Tamashiro.
