I absolutely loved that the thoughts and ideas written in the book are pragmatic. Goals are achievable and practical living in a busy world. The writing not being very idealistic can be applied in our daily lives. The reader also gets a peek at the Japanese culture and lifestyle through this book. Life is not a problem to be solved, just remember to have something that keeps you busy doing what you love while being surrounded by the people who love you."Ikigai is a beautiful little read about the simple ways of life and the peace of mind. About happiness, appreciation and connecting with nature. If you are looking for some great revelation after reading this little book, then just know... it's not happening. It's only meant to slow you down, rethink, focus, and live a long happy life. The state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter; the experience itself is so enjoyable that people will do it even at a great cost, for the sheer shake of doing it.

Priveste lucrurile cu calm. Graba este invers proportionala cu calitatea vietii. Cum spune un vechi proverb: „Mergand incet se ajunge departe". Cand lasam urgentele in urma, timpul si viata noastra capata o noua semnificatie. Ken Mogi, The Little Book of Ikigai: The Essential Japanese Way to Finding Your Purpose in Life (Quercus, 2017) Many organizations already engage with the third pillar of ikigai ("harmony and sustainability") by adopting a "triple bottom line" [3] – placing profit alongside the impact on the planet and people as a measure of success.

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This book is beautifully and delicately written. It is perfect for the real world…comforting, easy to read Nouse The problem is, I have to think that the author and his publisher know that this book doesn't come anywhere close to achieving that goal. While usually reserved for the individual, ikigai when applied to business has the potential to motivate an entire workforce and drive genuine change inside and outside the walls of the organization. Its effect is to invigorate and encourage a state of flow in all that we do, providing vitality and passion. Reconecteaza-te la natura. Chiar daca majoritatea oamenilor traiesc in orase, suntem creati ca sa ne contopim cu natura. Avem nevoie sa ne intoarcem periodic la ea ca sa ne incarcam bateriile. Discovering your ikigai, or passion, can be one of the greatest journeys you will embark on.”— Forbes

The authors of Ikigai have interviewed hundreds of centenarians of Japan to unravel their secret of being young and happy, even at an old age. Most of the Japanese belonged to Okinawa, a Japanese Island, where 24 people out of 100,000 are over the age of 100- far more than the global average. Women of Okinawa live longer and have fewer diseases than anywhere else in the world. The book contains lessons based on what these Japanese centenarians eat and drink, how they treat their work and their style of living. Cultivarea prieteniilor, alimentatia moderata, odihna adecvata si miscarea usoara par sa faca parte din ecuatia sanatatii, insa in centru este acea joie de vivre, bucuria de a trai, care ii ajuta sa insumeze ani si sa sarbatoreasca in continuare fiecare rasarit de soare, ikigai-ul personal al fiecaruia.“ - HECTOR GARCIA (KIRAI) si FRANCESC MIRALLES According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai —a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai —where what you love, what you’re good at, what you can get paid for, and what the world needs all overlap—means that each day is infused with meaning. It’s the reason we get up in the morning. It’s also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there’s no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they’ve found a real purpose in life—the happiness of always being busy.Instead, this book is a jumbled mess. It borrows heavily from the work of others, from Victor Frankl to the guys studying flow states, slaps on a thin veneer of received wisdom from Japanese octogenarians and attempts to pass the whole thing off as a guide for living. I enjoy this book a lot. I concluded this with the famous Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr which is mentioned in the book: Japanese scientist, Ken Mogi, vouches for pleasure through absorption in an activity. Work can become an end in itself – not something to endure to get something else, like a promotion or bonus. Finding your ikigai is easier than you might think. This book will help you work out what your own ikigai really is, and equip you to change your life. You have a purpose in this world: your skills, your interests, your desires and your history have made you the perfect candidate for something. All you have to do is find it.

If you're feeling slightly lost with regard to your direction in life, this book is a wonderfully warm, kind and comforting readfor you. Keisei Magazine

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The book later explores the concept of Ikigai with a narrative on how the longest living communities in Japan spend their lives. There is a common pattern among those who live long - they mostly eat plant based food, have strong community bonds, are physically very active (primarily with light exercises like walking) and pursue hobbies or careers they are passionate about. Most of them do not have a concept of retirement and continue these practices well into old age. There is material devoted to yoga, meditation, and other practices which help strengthen the mind and lend balance to life. Find your ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy ) to live longer and bring more meaning and joy to all your days. Motivation is a top priority for organizations looking to maintain an engaged and eager workforce. And in a time of immense global uncertainty, it pays to pause and reflect on your life and what's important to you. There's never been a better time to consider your personal ikigai. What is ikigai?