Top 10 Ikigai books
Ikigai
What is Ikigai about?
“Ikigai” by Hector Garcia Puigserver and Fransesc Miralles is your key to the secrets of longevity. In their work, the authors talk about the residents of Okinawa – a Japanese island with the world's longest-living people and their rules of life. If you also want to know how to live long and happily – this book is definitely for you!
How to Ikigai
What is How to Ikigai about?
Uncover the secrets to lasting happiness with Tim Tamashiro's How to Ikigai: Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life’s Purpose. You will explore the path to joy with Ikigai and discover a simple roadmap for meaningful living. Practical advice and compelling stories will teach you to love what you do, excel at your strengths, contribute to the world, and seek rewards.
My Little Ikigai Journal
What is My Little Ikigai Journal about?
When was the last time you thought about your “reason for being”? Perhaps you have your health, relationships, and work under control, but something still feels off? That’s where the Japanese philosophy of ikigai comes in. Through thought-provoking exercises and inspiring questions, My Little Ikigai Journal by Amanda Kudo will guide you toward long, happy, and meaningful life.
The Ikigai Journey
What is The Ikigai Journey about?
The Ikigai Journey by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles helps you to find your purpose and happiness in life by balancing your passion, mission, vocation, and profession. The book guides you through the Japanese wisdom of Ikigai and provides useful exercises to integrate Ikigai into your life. Peak into the future in Tokyo, embrace the past with Kyoto, and understand the present with Ise to accept the ever-changing nature of life.
Awakening Your Ikigai
What is Awakening Your Ikigai about?
Awakening Your Ikigai by Ken Mogi navigates readers through the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai, which can be interpreted as "your reason to get up in the morning." Embrace Ikigai through small moments of daily joy by accepting yourself and achieving harmony and sustainability. Mogi provides a guide to finding your Ikigai by drawing inspiration from Japanese history, modern culture, and stories from celebrities.
The Little Book Of Ikigai
What is The Little Book Of Ikigai about?
The Japanese philosophy of ikigai — "a reason for being" — is an inspiring way of living, proven to make people happier. This book discusses five pillars of ikigai, helping you to align your life with your purpose. You’ll discover the joy of everyday things and learn to be here and now.
Ikigai for Leaders and Organizations
What is Ikigai for Leaders and Organizations about?
Ikigai for Leaders and Organizations by Frank Brueck offers a unique framework for evaluating your professional life. Individuals and organizations can achieve their state of purpose and meaning by assessing strengths, passions, societal needs, and market demands. You'll also identify your Ikigai Leader Type and move toward fulfillment and a balanced approach to work.
Awakening Your Ikigai
What is Awakening Your Ikigai about?
A Japanese secret ingredient to happiness, ikigai, is a principle of living a mindful life. In his book “Awakening Your Ikigai: How the Japanese Wake Up to Joy and Purpose Every Day,” Ken Mogi explores how embracing ikigai can lead to a life filled with joy and purpose. A renowned neuroscientist, Mogi gives practical advice on how to integrate ikigai into your daily life.
How to Set Goals with Kaizen & Ikigai
What is How to Set Goals with Kaizen & Ikigai about?
How to Set Goals with Kaizen & Ikigai by Antony Raymond blends philosophy and practical advice to help readers in setting and accomplishing their goals. This book introduces Japanese and Chinese concepts for seeking direction in life – lingchi (death by a thousand cuts), hansei (honest self-reflection), ikigai (finding your purpose), and kaizen (continuous improvement). Raymond breaks down these concepts, providing easy-to-use methods to improve our lives. Learn how to overcome procrastination and reach a state of peak performance.
Japonisme
What is Japonisme about?
The Japanese have long embraced practices and philosophies like ikigai, wabi-sabi, calligraphy, and more to discover personal purpose and happiness. The book Japonisme by Erin Niimi Longhurst invites you to try out the suggested tips, tricks, and exercises to find contentment and joy in your life. This is an accessible guide to Japanese wisdom of the past and present toward your fulfilling future.
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