Ikigai
PurposeSummary
The Japanese secret to a long and happy life lies at the intersection of what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.
Key Insights
- Having a clear purpose adds years to your life
- Stay active and don't retire - keep finding reasons to get up
- Surround yourself with good friends and stay connected
- Live in the moment and find flow in daily activities
Action Items
- 1Draw your Ikigai diagram and identify overlapping areas
- 2Reconnect with one activity you loved but stopped doing
- 3Add more vegetables and eat until 80% full (hara hachi bu)
- 4Find one activity that puts you in flow state daily
Core Theme
Your reason for being is found at the intersection of passion, mission, vocation, and profession.
Discovery is the first stage. Now travel the path from understanding to transformation.