1. Ikigai
In Japan, they refer to ikigai as whatever gives you a reason for living - purpose.
If it gets you out of bed excited in the morning, it's your ikigai.
2. Find Your Ikigai
4 simple questions for finding your ikigai:
• What are your passions?
• What are your strengths?
• What does the world need?
• What can you earn a living doing?
Align your 4 answers and you'll find your ikigai.
3. How to Enjoy Your Life
Focus on enjoying your life instead of worrying about what could go wrong.
• Eat healthily
• Wake up early
• Smile everyday
• Do daily activity
• Open your heart to your community
They're simple, but who says simple can't be enjoyable?
4. Happiness Essentials
Happiness comes from having something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for.
5. The Secret to a Long Life
The secret to a long life isn't what you think. It's found in finding joy and purpose every day.
6. Japan is One of the World's "Blue Zones"
There are 5 places in the world where people live the longest - Blue Zones.
Many of Japan's people live to 100 years old. All thanks to the ikigai practice.
7. Slow Down
Don't be obsessed with doing everything faster, harder, and better.
Ikigai helps you slow down and smell the roses. Escaping the never ending need to do everything as fast as possible.
8. Aim to Never Retire
Studies show retirees are at increased risk of health problems because of a lack of purpose and daily activities.
Aim to live a life so great you never seek to retire.
9. Ikigai Isn't a Job
Your ikigai doesn't have to be your job. It's whatever get's you up in the morning.
It could be your family or even your hobbies.
10. Ikigai Summary
Live a life of happiness by eating healthy, living a life of purpose, and never retiring.
A joyous and prosperous life is sustainable through the practice of ikigai.
