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Dr. Shelf exposes why the bestselling book "Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life" isn't ancient wisdom—it's cultural appropriation disguised as career advice. This isn't your typical book review.Perfect for: Anyone who's fallen down the self-help rabbit hole, questioned career advice culture, or wondered why Eastern wisdom always gets packaged for Western consumption.💡 KEY INSIGHT: Your constant search for purpose might actually be avoidance of your present life.#books #podcast #bookpodcast #ikigai #bookclub #booktube #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #SelfHelp #JapanesePhilosophy #PurposeFinding #CareerAdvice #CulturalAppropriation #ProductivityCulture #SelfHelpCriticism #BookAnalysis #Philosophy #Mindfulness #WorkLifeBalance #PersonalDevelopment #BookPodcast #DrShelf #TheBookTherapist
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