How to Ikigai | Tim Tamashiro | TEDxYYC
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"Ikigai" is a valuable concept that serves as a treasure map for discovering one's purpose and sharing it with the world, originating from Okinawa, a place known for its many centenarians. It distinguishes work from just a job, emphasizing the importance of doing what one loves, is good at, the world needs, and can be rewarded for, as illustrated by the speaker who left a radio host job to pursue more fulfilling work that excited them.
Insights
- The concept of "ikigai" represents a holistic approach to finding purpose by aligning passion, skills, societal needs, and financial reward.
- Okinawa, the birthplace of "ikigai," offers insights into longevity and fulfillment through a balanced pursuit of meaningful work and personal interests.
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Recent questions
How is "ikigai" pronounced?
"Iki guy"
What does "ikigai" represent?
A treasure map to discover oneself and share with the world
What distinguishes work from a job?
Focusing on achieving results or a purpose
Why did the speaker quit their radio host job?
To focus on work that excited and interested them
What is the connection between Okinawa and "ikigai"?
Okinawa has many centenarians and is linked to the concept
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Summary
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Discovering Ikigai: A Path to Purpose
- The word "ikigai" is pronounced as "iki guy," lifting cheeks like smiling.
- "Ikigai" is like a treasure map to discover oneself and share with the world.
- Work is distinct from a job, focusing on achieving results or a purpose.
- The speaker quit a radio host job to focus on work that excited and interested them.
- Okinawa, where "ikigai" originates, has many centenarians and is linked to the concept.
- Karate, originating in Okinawa, means "empty hand" and spread globally.
- "Ikigai" has four directions: do what you love, are good at, the world needs, and can be rewarded for; it's a life's purpose.
