ikigai.In the West, ikigai has been popularized as a way to find purpose. This Venn diagram is often used to explain the concept:You’re supposed to find something that:1.
You love2. You are good at3. The world needs4. You can be paid forBut this explanation overcomplicates it. Put simply, ikigai is what brings you joy in your daily life.
It’s not something you need to find, but rather something you already have. Knowing how to see it allows you to enjoy what you do rather than chase what you think you might enjoy.In Japan, only 31% of people consider their job their ikigai.
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