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The Little Book of Ikigai
- Author
- Ken Mogi
- Narrator
- Matt Addis
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Publish Date
- 14 September 2017
- Run Time
- 3 hours 42 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
Japanese men's longevity ranks 4th in the world, while Japanese women's ranks 2nd. Perhaps this comes as no surprise when you know that the Japanese understanding of ikigai is embedded in daily life, careers, relationships, and hobbies.
Neuroscientist and bestselling Japanese writer Ken Mogi shares personal insight and scientific research to provide a colourful narrative of Japanese culture and history along the way.
He identifies five key pillars to ikigai:
1: Starting small
2: Releasing yourself
3: Harmony and sustainability
4: The joy of little things
5:Being in the here and now
Find fulfilment, joy and mindfulness in everything you do with the ikigai way.
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Details
- Author
- Ken Mogi
- Narrator
- Matt Addis
- Duration
- 3 hours 42 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 September 2017
- ISBN
- 9781786489050
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Genre
- Mind, body, spirit, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought
Synopsis
Find out how to live a long and happy life thanks to the ikigai miracle.Japanese men's longevity ranks 4th in the world, while Japanese women's ranks 2nd. Perhaps this comes as no surprise when you know that the Japanese understanding of ikigai is embedded in daily life, careers, relationships, and hobbies.Neuroscientist and bestselling Japanese writer Ken Mogi shares personal insight and scientific research to provide a colourful narrative of Japanese culture and history along the way.He identifies five key pillars to ikigai:1: Starting small2: Releasing yourself3: Harmony and sustainability4: The joy of little things5:Being in the here and nowFind fulfilment, joy and mindfulness in everything you do with the ikigai way.
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