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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER We all have an ikigai. It's the Japanese word for ‘a reason to live’ or ‘a reason to jump out of bed in the morning’. It’s the place where your needs, desires, ambitions, and satisfaction meet. A place of balance. Small wonder that finding your ikigai is closely linked to living longer. 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. Do that, and you can make every single day of your life joyful and meaningful. ‘I read it and it’s bewitched me ever since. I’m spellbound.’ Chris Evans 'Ikigai gently unlocks simple secrets we can all use to live long, meaningful, happy lives. Science-based studies weave beautifully into honest, straight-talking conversation you won’t be able to put down. Warm, patient, and kind, this book pulls you gently along your own journey rather than pushing you from behind.' Neil Pasricha, bestselling author of The Happiness Equation
The book is divided into ten chapters, each one delving into a different aspect of ikigai and how it can be applied to our lives. The authors draw upon interviews with Japanese centenarians, experts on longevity and well-being, and their own experiences to offer practical tips and insights on how to discover one's ikigai and live a more fulfilling life.
The book begins by explaining the concept of ikigai and its importance in Japanese culture. It then explores the various elements that make up ikigai, including finding what you love, doing what you're good at, and what the world needs. The authors also discuss how ikigai can be found in everyday life and work, and how it can help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
Throughout the book, the authors provide inspiring examples of individuals who have discovered their ikigai and achieved great success and happiness as a result. They also provide practical exercises and activities to help readers discover their own ikigai and make positive changes in their lives.
The hardcover edition of "Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life" was first published on September 27, 2017, and has since been translated into over 40 languages, becoming a worldwide phenomenon. The book has received widespread praise for its engaging writing style, beautiful illustrations, and practical advice for finding purpose and joy in life.
Overall, "Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life" is an enlightening and thought-provoking book that offers a unique perspective on how to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. The book is a must-read for anyone seeking to find their purpose in life and achieve greater happiness and well-being.
About the Author
Héctor García (Author) Héctor García is a citizen of Japan, where he has lived for over a decade, and of Spain, where he was born. He is the author of several books about Japanese culture, including two worldwide bestsellers, A Geek in Japan and Ikigai. A former software engineer, he worked at CERN in Switzerland before moving to Japan. Francesc Miralles (Author) Francesc Miralles is the award-winning and internationally bestselling author of books about how to live well, together with the novels Love in Small Letters and Wabi-Sabi. Alongside Héctor García, he was welcomed to Okinawa in Japan, where the inhabitants live for longer than in any other place in the world. There they had the chance to interview more than a hundred villagers about their philosophy for a long and happy life.
