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Awakening Your Ikigai
- Author
- Ken Mogi
- Narrator
- Matt Addis
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Publish Date
- 13 February 2018
- Run Time
- 3 hours 42 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Mind, body, spirit, Philosophy of mind, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice, Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Philosophy
What to expect
Author Ken Mogi introduces five pillars of ikigai to help you make the most of each day and become your most authentic self:
1. starting small—focus on the details
2. releasing yourself—accept who you are
3. harmony and sustainability—rely on others
4. the joy of little things—appreciate sensory pleasure
5. being in the here and now—find your flow.
Weaving together insights from Japanese history, philosophy, and modern culture, plus stories from renowned sushi chef Jiro Ono, anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, and others, Mogi skillfully shows the way to awaken your ikigai.
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Details
- Author
- Ken Mogi
- Narrator
- Matt Addis
- Duration
- 3 hours 42 minutes
- Release Date
- 13 February 2018
- ISBN
- 9781977373748
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Genre
- Mind, body, spirit, Philosophy of mind, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice, Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Philosophy
Synopsis
Ikigai is a Japanese phenomenon commonly understood as "your reason to get up in the morning." Ikigai can be small moments: the morning air, a cup of coffee, a compliment. It can also be deep convictions: a fulfilling job, lasting friendships, balanced health. Whether big or small, your ikigai is the path to success and happiness in your own life.Author Ken Mogi introduces five pillars of ikigai to help you make the most of each day and become your most authentic self:1. starting small—focus on the details2. releasing yourself—accept who you are3. harmony and sustainability—rely on others4. the joy of little things—appreciate sensory pleasure5. being in the here and now—find your flow.Weaving together insights from Japanese history, philosophy, and modern culture, plus stories from renowned sushi chef Jiro Ono, anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, and others, Mogi skillfully shows the way to awaken your ikigai.
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