IKIGAI:THE JAPANESE SECRET PHILOSOPHY TO FINDING YOUR PURPOSE AND LIVING A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE

"The cure for burnout is not 'self-care'; it is all about embracing your ikigai." - Bettina Lemke

"Once you discover your ikigai, pursuing it and nurturing it every day will bring meaning to your life." - Ken Mogi

"To find your Ikigai, you need to find the intersection between your passion, your mission, your vocation and your profession." - Dan Buettner

The Japanese believe everyone has an ikigai—a reason for being that fills each day with meaning. And in a small village in Japan known as Okinawa, where people live longer than anywhere else in the world, finding your ikigai is the key to a happier, healthier life.

But what is ikigai, exactly?

It's where your passions, your talents, your values, and your livelihood all align. It's the sweet spot that fuels your days with purpose and joy, the reason you leap out of bed each morning eager to embrace the world. And when you find it, you never truly retire. You just keep doing what you love, because it brings you joy and fulfillment.

In this book, we take you on a journey to that very village, to meet the centenarians who've mastered the art of ikigai. We'll uncover their secrets to longevity and happiness: the food they eat, how they stay active and engaged, find meaningful work, and build deep connections with others.

But most importantly, we'll reveal their best-kept secret: how they discovered their ikigai. We'll provide you with practical tools to find yours, so you can experience happiness every day.

Are you ready to discover your ikigai?