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Ikigai is "that which is worth living for"
Whether it's the fruit farmers of Sembikiya, the ceramist Sokichi Nagae or 92-year-old Jiro Ono, the oldest chef to be awarded three Michelin stars: they have
Whether it's the fruit farmers of Sembikiya, the ceramist Sokichi Nagae or 92-year-old Jiro Ono, the oldest chef to be awarded three Michelin stars: they have
all found their ikigai and thus meaning and joy in life. Based on these and other inspiring life stories and supported by scientific findings, the Japanese neuroscientist Ken Mogi explains the Japanese philosophy that helps to find fulfillment, satisfaction and mindfulness in life.
He also provides deep insights into Japanese culture, where the understanding of ikigai is ubiquitous. Japanese people strive to find and live their ikigai - whether in their careers, in their relationships with friends and family, or in their meticulously cultivated hobbies.
The key is to pursue one's goal with dedication and to do what one does for its own sake.
The Five Pillars of ikigai:
1. start small
2. learning to let go
3. live harmony and sustainability
4. discovering the joy of small things
5. being in the here and now.
He also provides deep insights into Japanese culture, where the understanding of ikigai is ubiquitous. Japanese people strive to find and live their ikigai - whether in their careers, in their relationships with friends and family, or in their meticulously cultivated hobbies.
The key is to pursue one's goal with dedication and to do what one does for its own sake.
The Five Pillars of ikigai:
1. start small
2. learning to let go
3. live harmony and sustainability
4. discovering the joy of small things
5. being in the here and now.
| Language | German |
| topic | Philosophy & Religion |
| Author | Ken Mogi |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Book cover | Hard cover |
| Year | 2018 |
| Item number | 14596956 |
| Publisher | |
| Category | |
| Release date | 20.8.2018 |
| Reference book topic | Philosophy & Religion |
| Language | German |
| Author | Ken Mogi |
| Year | 2019 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Edition | 10 |
| Book cover | Hard cover |
| Year | 2018 |
| Height | 200 mm |
| Width | 134 mm |
| Length | 2 cm |
| Width | 14.10 cm |
| Height | 21.40 cm |
| Weight | 320 g |
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