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Awakening Your Ikigai

How the Japanese Wake Up to Joy and Purpose Every Day

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Ikigai is a Japanese phenomenon commonly understood as "your reason to get up in the morning". Ikigai can be small moments: the morning air, a cup of coffee, a compliment. It can also be deep convictions: a fulfilling job, lasting friendships, balanced health. Whether big or small, your ikigai is the path to success and happiness in your own life.

Author Ken Mogi introduces five pillars of ikigai to help you make the most of each day and become your most authentic self:

  • One: starting small - focus on the details
  • Two: releasing yourself - accept who you are
  • Three: harmony and sustainability - rely on others
  • Four: the joy of little things - appreciate sensory pleasure
  • Five: being in the here and now - find your flow

Weaving together insights from Japanese history, philosophy, and modern culture, plus stories from renowned sushi chef Jiro Ono, anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, and others, Mogi skillfully shows the way to awaken your ikigai.

©2018 Ken Mogi (P)2018 Tantor Inspiring Personal Success Personal Development Consciousness & Thought Philosophy Ethics & Morality Japanese Culture
Insightful Cultural Connections • Valuable Life Lessons • Excellent Narration • Inspiring Reflections • Helpful Anecdotes

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This is a great book. It has helped me to organize some of my own thoughts and focus more on what and who I am. The authors goes on a few lengthy stories that often could be summarized or shortened, but overall a must read if you're still trying to find yourself.

SOMETHING I'VE HAD ALL ALONG AND NEVER REALISED.

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This book explaines the basics of Ikigai. It does tome illumination of the principles thru story. What i found anmoying was the constant referral to Japanese culture. It seemed more like culture worship than a real explanation of Ikigai.

Explained the basics.

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In a world where we have had to shift our work and personal lives amidst a pandemic, this book brings us back to our internal awareness and reminds us to start our day early in the sunlight and appreciate the little things. There is incredible depth and beauty in the meaning of Ikigai that we can all learn to practice and appreciate.

The joy of little things

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I discovered this work Ikigai from a blog, so I wanted to find out what the deal was. This way of working on little things until you become a master immediately grabbed my attention. Since I started reading this book I have started incorporating Ikigai in my daily routine. It’s been amazing. Read it, love it, grow!

Great way to center

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This book was inspiring and helped me further understand Ikigai. He shared a lot of perspectives from the view point of individuals as well as Japanese culture at large. Each story helped explain the different ideas he was putting forth and did not detract from the main message. I actually enjoyed the different insights into people's lives. You can finish the whole book in one day, it's short and sweet. Now I'm inspired and ready to go live my Ikigai! May this review help you make the decision to purchase this book.

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