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The Little Book of Ikigai
- The Essential Japanese Way to Finding Your Purpose in Life
- Narrated by: Matt Addis
- Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins
- Categories: Politics & Social Sciences, Philosophy
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Publisher's Summary
Welcome to ikigai, a Japanese mind-set that will change your life. Ken Mogi, a Japanese expert and best-selling writer, reveals all about this mysterious and fascinating miracle that is at the heart of Japan's record-breaking long life, astonishing appreciation of sensory beauty and inherent mindfulness.
It is extraordinary that Japanese men's longevity ranks fourth in the world while Japanese women's ranks second. But perhaps this comes as no surprise when you know that the Japanese understanding of ikigai is embedded in their daily life and in absolutely everything that they do: in their professional careers, in their relationships with family members, in the hobbies they cultivate so meticulously.
Ken Mogi identifies five key pillars to ikigai:
- Pillar 1: Starting small
- Pillar 2: Releasing yourself
- Pillar 3: Harmony and sustainability
- Pillar 4: The joy of little things
- Pillar 5: Being in the here and now
Neuroscientist and best-selling Japanese writer Ken Mogi provides an absorbing insight into this way of life, incorporating scientific research and firsthand experience and providing a colourful narrative of Japanese culture and history along the way.
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- Patrick
- 01-10-2020
a wonderful walk-through of a humble concept
Having not heard the word Ikigai before, as this work unfolded I realised just how much of my own self maintenance fits with this philosophy.
if you enjoy humble pursuits for their own sake, you will love this book.
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- alexkusuma
- 02-10-2017
Very interesting introduction to Ikigai
An short but sweet introduction to Ikigai. The reading is good, though the production is a little bit less than perfect due to some patched audio. I understand that it probably needed to be done to fix some bad audio, though the voice/audio should be made less distracting.
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- JasonRx
- 29-01-2019
Bring Ikigai in your life
Loved this book. Having studied the art of keeping trees in pots aka bonsai, I can feel Ikigai strong(ish) within me.
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- Chit Diaz
- 01-07-2020
Embracing My Own Ikigai
True joy and happiness is best maintained in patience, acceptance, resilience, and harmony with one's self and all others. Thank you, Ken Mogi😁 And great, engaging narration, Matt Addis😁
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- Anonymous User
- 17-02-2019
A must read in today's world, it beautifull
It's a must read in today's competitive world. It beautifully reminds us to sit and talk to oneself and find your own ikigai
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- JL
- 04-04-2020
Do it
The first audible where the narrator didn’t get on my nerves - I wish he read all of the books on here! The content within this book is something which I feel we should all be taught. The world would be a much better place if we followed this way of life. I hope it inspires you as much as it has for me. Stay blessed :)
20 people found this helpful
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- Anonymous User
- 02-04-2020
Eye opening - would reccomend
Loved how the ideas of Ikigai are delivered in this book, I learnt so much about Japanese culture as a bonus. This book feels very personal and I have found it be be immensely helpful in my every day life and daily struggle with anxiety and depression.
On top of that, I love the narration! The reader delivers the perfect amount of emotion and has a soothing tone. Would definitely recommend.
18 people found this helpful
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- Melanie Francis
- 11-10-2019
A Mindful Listen!
Few words, succinctly delivered with a voice that much enhanced my listening pleasure-
It’s going to take a couple of listens to glean more of the gems put forth in this delicious book of cultural heritage and sage words.
17 people found this helpful
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- Rosajo
- 03-02-2020
Interesting way to see life
1. The readers voice is very soothing
2. Fascinating facts
3. A way to look at life that I never thought about
4. Give it a go!!!!!
10 people found this helpful
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- ginger
- 21-08-2020
Strange stuff
I haven't got through all this yet. It is very educative. However, there are some aspects I do not understand. The ingrained need to strive for the best, especially in reference to food, is a puzzle. I am aware of course, that this is seen through Western eyes. My criticism concerns the striving for the best there is with food. My own view is we should not live to eat but eat to live. This obsession with the best seems pernicious to me. Also, I may obtain the most expensive/best there is but I am an older person, and as we age our taste buds are not the same. In theory only those with a developed sense of smell and taste could appreciate this food?. And what of the poor who's lives exist on rice? So much waste in pursuit of the best seems wrong. I realise this is a metaphor for living but what is the true cost to the environment when so many have deserted agriculture. On reflection I think this interesting book opens up more questions than answers. In the end I remember a few facts about Japan such as the low birth rate, decline in marriage and the high suicide rates. Yes I know, an ordered society, fabulous IT systems which allow the old to be cared for for with robots etc etc. Not for me though. I did like the aspect of looking at small things, feeling the day, looking around, something I've always done this since a child. Silence is golden!
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- Anonymous User
- 09-05-2020
A great book
This book was really good. IKIGAI is a great way to live by, and was a join to learn about,
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- jenny sanders
- 08-05-2020
didnt inspire
i didnt find anything really inspiring in this, but it was quite pleasant and thankfully short
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- Jack
- 17-01-2020
I now have Ikigai
Bless Ken Mogi for sharing this wisdom with the world. I now have Ikigai to look forward to each day.
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- Avi
- 21-09-2020
waste of my time
it was a waste of time, but... my kids now say "ikigai is like listening to Chocolate".
i found the voice too rich, but lovely.
the text: it needed better and more self aware editing.
the text is made up of too many examples of how fabulous Japan that do little to illustrate the principles they are meant to illuminate.
too little on the principles which are then lost to this Japanese travelogue.
i will read more on Ikigai. and it was an interesting if a little forced introduction to some Japanese culture.
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- Clement John Cuthbert
- 03-02-2020
it was okay
overall I found the audio book interesting but not that useful. it passed some time
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