
Purpose
The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
by Héctor García & Francesc Miralles
A super-fast and easy read that makes you rethink the ‘why’ behind the work you’re doing. You could be the richest person in the world – but what really makes you? We live in a fast-paced ever-changing world that convinces us to believe that the more we buy, the more we do, the more we achieve, then the happier we will be. Ikigai touches on the holes in that ideal and the importance of finding passion and purpose in what you are doing, while also touching on the importance of the environment and people we choose to surround ourselves with. Finding your Ikigai, will lead to the happiness and fulfillment you are looking for.
“Essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.”
“Walk slowly and you’ll go far.”
“Our ikigai is different for all of us, but one thing we have in common is that we are all searching for meaning.”