• How to Ikigai

  • Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life's Purpose
  • By: Tim Tamashiro
  • Narrated by: Tim Tamashiro
  • Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (104 ratings)

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How to Ikigai

By: Tim Tamashiro
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Ancient, time-tested wisdom: Okinawa, Japan, is a tiny, tiny island south of the Japanese mainland where people live their life's purpose every day. How is it possible for so many to live each day in such meaningful ways? The Okinawan concept of Ikigai.

Magical reality come to life: David Michiels stuttered severely well into his adulthood. In clinical terms, his stutter was difficult to treat. But David started to work in a liquor store. Before long, his focus turned to one specific section of the sales floor: the scotch section. As he spent more of his days learning about scotch, he began to share his knowledge with customers. Eventually, David noticed that his stutter vanished when he talked to anyone about scotch. Over time, David's passion led to a new life. Today, he is a renowned whiskey expert, traveling the world tasting and purchasing whiskey on behalf of his employer. He feels his life is meaningful because of ikigai.

A humble look at happiness: Bringing together an exploration of joy not unlike that of The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a look inward reminiscent of The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer, and deep truths like those explored by Singer in The Surrender Experiment, How to Ikigai describes the concept of Ikigai with clarity and meaning.

©2019 Tim Tamashiro (P)2019 Tantor

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super bien
me encantan las historias, el propósito del libro
todo me gustó, la historia al final esta super

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Insightful

This book gives you a way forward to start knowing your purpose in life. It has practical examples.

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Great Reminder, Inspirational

A priceless concept. Well written, well delivered and concise. I loved it. Follow Your Bliss!

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Impactful Read

I hold this book in my heart; how wild it is the synchronicities that have been occurring and were mirrored in this text

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This Book Can Truly Change Your Life

Incredible book filled with engaging stories, relatable stories, narrated by a wonderful author. I will be following his prescription immediately!

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Phenomenal, yet simple

Thank you Tim for this very concise introduction to ikigai. I’ve listened to your narration twice in one day and will listen a 3rd time and make my notes and start my homework. I’ve read at least 100 or so books on PMA in the last 20 years from the classics to the newest ones and nothing has struck home like this philosophy has. Taking a deep breath and hoping this will be the key for me to find my meaning, my ikigai. Thank you

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eye opening

I finished this at work. Great mixture of story telling and content! Engaging and practical. The author gives instructions easily and gives you a story to make it come to together. Aren't we all searching for things that were not taught in school. A purpose, a life, the RIGHT path for you. Would recommend 100x over!

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An Exceptional & Practical Guide to Ikigai!

Thank you so much to this author for presenting not only an exceptional overview of Ikigai, but also a very practical and straightforward guide to embrace Ikigai in our individual lives!🤗

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Amazing!

Highly recommended for anyone looking for life purpose. I went through it in a flash and can’t wait to put it into practice!

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Book club goodie

I started this book as a book club recommendation, and ended up, listening to it straight through. Super excited to figure out how to incorporate into life.

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