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Ikigai

Hector Garcia

Hardcover

2024

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2024

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"Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life" was co-authored by Héctor García (a Spanish citizen who previously worked in software engineering in Japan and has deep familiarity with Japanese culture) and Francesc Miralles (a Spanish award-winning author and journalist who writes extensively on personal development). Their collaboration combined Miralles' research and writing expertise with García's firsthand experience living in Japan, allowing them to effectively translate the complex concept of ikigai for a global audience.

The book "Ikigai" distills the Japanese philosophy of life purpose into a practical guide by exploring several key features. It begins by investigating the demographic phenomenon of longevity in Okinawa, the home of the world's longest-living people, and posits that a strong sense of ikigai is a central factor. The authors introduce the now-famous Venn diagram framework—the intersection of what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for—as a tool for self-discovery.