Ikigai (生き甲斐) is a Japanese concept that means "a reason for being" or "a reason to live". It's a combination of the words "iki" (life) and "gai" (value).

Ikigai is a philosophy that encourages people to find what's important to them and live a life full of purpose and joy. It's often associated with happiness and well-being, and can help people stay strong in the face of stress.

The four main elements of ikigai are:

Passion: What you love

Vocation: What you're good at

Mission: What the world needs

Profession: What you can be paid for

An ikigai diagram is a visual tool that can help people find their ikigai.

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Ikigai - the Japanese philosophy of finding your reason to live... and also a pretty solid excuse to procrastinate on Monday mornings, am I right? But seriously, it's all about aligning your passions, skills, and values to create a life that's purposeful, joyful, and financially sustainable. The four elements of ikigai are like the holy trinity of finding your calling: Passion is the fire that drives you, Vocation is where you shine, Mission is how you make a difference, and Profession is the paycheck (because let's be real, who doesn't love a good paycheck?). And now there's even an ikigai diagram to help us find our sweet spot... may the universe align in your favor! #Ikigai #FindingYourPurpose

Fun fact

These people live up to 10 years longer.

I'm adopting parts of lifestyles in blue zones from around the globe.

I want as much time as possible to try and stack a full coin.

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Assume you’ve read the book? Great read for you if so.