Ikigai : The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • 2 MILLION+ COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE“Workers looking for more fulfilling positions should start by identifying their ikigai.” ―Business Insider “One of the unintended—yet positive—consequences of the [pandemic] is that it is forcing people to reevaluate their jobs, careers, and lives. Use this time wisely, find your personal ikigai, and live your best life.” ―ForbesFind your ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy) to live longer and bring more meaning and joy to all your days.“Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” —Japanese proverb 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. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world's Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn't want to find happiness in every day?What's your ikigai? TITLE PAGE COPYRIGHT DEDICATION EPIGRAPH CONTENTS PROLOGUE: Ikigai: A mysterious word I: IKIGAI What is your reason for being? Whatever you do, don’t retire! The island of (almost) eternal youth The five Blue Zones The 80 percent secret Moai: Connected for life II: ANTIAGING SECRETS Aging’s escape velocity Active mind, youthful body Stress: Accused of killing longevity How does stress work? Be mindful about reducing stress A little stress is good for you A lot of sitting will age you A model’s best-kept secret Antiaging attitudes An ode to longevity III: FROM LOGOTHERAPY TO IKIGAI What is logotherapy? The search for meaning Fight for yourself Better living through logotherapy: A few key ideas Case study: Viktor Frankl Case study: The American diplomat Case study: The suicidal mother Case study: The grief-stricken doctor Morita therapy Naikan meditation And now, ikigai IV: FIND FLOW IN EVERYTHING YOU DO Going with the flow The power of flow Strategy 1: Choose a difficult task (but not too difficult!) Strategy 2: Have a clear, concrete objective Strategy 3: Concentrate on a single task Flow in Japan: Takumis, engineers, geniuses, and otakus The art of the takumi Steve Jobs in Japan Sophisticated simplicity The purity of Ghibli The recluses Microflow: Enjoying mundane tasks Instant vacations: Getting there through meditation Humans as ritualistic beings Using flow to find your ikigai V: MASTERS OF LONGEVITY Misao Okawa (117) María Capovilla (116) Jeanne Calment (122) Walter Breuning (114) Alexander Imich (111) Ikigai artists VI: LESSONS FROM JAPAN’S CENTENARIANS Arriving in Ogimi Communal life A birthday party Celebrate each day, together The gods of Okinawa The older, the stronger The interviews VII: THE IKIGAI DIET Okinawa’s miracle diet Hara hachi bu So, eat less to live longer? 15 natural antioxidants found in the Okinawan diet Sanpin-cha: The reigning infusion in Okinawa The secrets of green tea The powerful shikuwasa VIII: GENTLE MOVEMENTS, LONGER LIFE Radio taiso Yoga How to do a Sun Salutation Tai chi Qigong Shiatsu Breathe better, live longer IX: RESILIENCE AND WABI-SABI What is resilience? Emotional resilience through Buddhism and Stoicism What’s the worst thing that could happen? Meditating for healthier emotions The here and now, and the impermanence of things Wabi-sabi and ichi‐go ichi‐e Beyond resilience: Antifragility EPILOGUE: Ikigai: The art of living Conclusion The ten rules of ikigai NOTES SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER READING ABOUT THE AUTHORS * Los Angeles Times bestseller* "If? hygge ?is the art of doing nothing,? ikigai ?is the art of doing something?and doing it with supreme focus and joy." ? New York Post Bring meaning and joy to all your days with this internationally bestselling guide to the Japanese concept of ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy )?the happiness of always being busy?as revealed by the daily habits of the world?s longest-living people. *And from the same authors, don?t miss The Book of Ichigo Ichie ? about making the most of every moment in your life.* *? ? ? ? ? *? ? ? ? ? * What?s your ikigai ? "Only?staying?active?will?make?you?want?to?live?a?hundred?years."??Japanese proverb ? 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 ?the place where passion, mission, vocation, and profession intersect?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. ? In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds?one of the world?s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and?their best-kept secret?how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn?t want to find happiness in every day? A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 1.5 MILLION+ COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE Workers looking for more fulfilling positions should start by identifying their ikigai. #8213; Business Insider #160; One of the unintendedyet positiveconsequences of the [pandemic] is that it is forcing people to reevaluate their jobs, careers, and lives. Use this time wisely, find your personal ikigai, and live your best life. #8213; Forbes Find your ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy ) to live longer and bring more meaning and joy to all your days. Only#160;staying#160;active#160;will#160;make#160;you#160;want#160;to#160;live#160;a#160;hundred#160;years.#160;Japanese proverb #160; According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the worlds 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 youre good at, what you can get paid for, and what the world needs all overlapmeans that each day is infused with meaning. Its the reason we get up in the morning. Its also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact theres no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because theyve found a real purpose in lifethe happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-oldsone of the worlds Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, andtheir best-kept secrethow they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesnt want to find happiness in every day? INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • 2 MILLION+ COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE “Workers looking for more fulfilling positions should start by identifying their ikigai.” ― Business Insider “One of the unintended—yet positive—consequences of the [pandemic] is that it is forcing people to reevaluate their jobs, careers, and lives. Use this time wisely, find your personal ikigai, and live your best life.” ― Forbes Find your ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy ) to live longer and bring more meaning and joy to all your days. “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” —Japanese proverb 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. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world’s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn’t want to find happiness in every day? INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE “Workers looking for more fulfilling positions should start by identifying their ikigai.” ―Business Insider “One of the unintended—yet positive—consequences of the [pandemic] is that it is forcing people to reevaluate their jobs, careers, and lives. Use this time wisely, find your personal ikigai, and live your best life.” ―Forbes Find your ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy) to live longer and bring more meaning and joy to all your days. “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” —Japanese proverb 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. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world’s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn’t want to find happiness in every day? Bring meaning and joy to all your days with this internationally bestselling guide to the Japanese concept of ikigai-the happiness of always being busy-as revealed by the daily habits of the world's longest-living people. "Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years."--Japanese proverb 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-the place where passion, mission, vocation, and profession intersect-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. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds-one of the world's Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and-their best-kept secret-how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn't want to find happiness in every day' 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. García and Miralles interviewed the residents of the village, and reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and how they bring satisfaction to their lives "Bring meaning and joy to all your days with this internationally bestselling guide to the Japanese concept of ikigai -- the happiness of always being busy -- as revealed by the daily habits of the world's longest-living people." -- From Amazon.com summary. Interviews With The Residents Of A Japanese Village That Has The World's Highest Percentage Of Centenarians Reveals The Secrets To Happiness And Longevity Through Ikigai, The Intersection Of Passion, Purpose, And Mission. Om japanske metoder og filosofier til et langt og lykkeligt liv ved at finde sin ikigai. Med øvelser til bl.a. yoga, tai chi, qigong og shiatsu