Tim Tamashiro > Quotes

“Follow the clues. When you find things you enjoy, then do them. They will lead you to more.”
― Tim Tamashiro, How to Ikigai: Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life's Purpose

“There’s no one alive who is youer than you.” But who are you?”
― Tim Tamashiro, How to Ikigai: Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life's Purpose

“Let serendipity be your copilot.”
― Tim Tamashiro, How to Ikigai: Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life's Purpose

“Today you are you, it’s truer than true. There’s no one alive who is youer than you.” But who are you?”
― Tim Tamashiro, How to Ikigai: Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life's Purpose

“The key to Ikigai is to do what you are meant to do. You have gifts that are begging to be put to good use. Understanding Ikigai is a way to put your gifts to work, so you can enjoy their benefits.”
― Tim Tamashiro, How to Ikigai: Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life's Purpose

“Fear of failure: What if your Ikigai leaves you broke, without a roof over your head, and unable to make the payments on your Mercedes? Your Ikigai will make you happier and more fulfilled. Failure will lose its power. You’ll be fine. Fear of success: What will life look like when your Ikigai is fully realized? Will you be unrecognizable? Your Ikigai will bring you more joy than you can ever imagine. Success will bring you to yourself. You’ll be fine. Fear of what others will think: It’s your life. No one else gets a say. Happiness is a one-person job. You’ll be fine. Fear of discomfort: When you start to learn more about your Ikigai, you might have the occasional moment of discomfort. You’ll learn stuff about yourself that might be uncomfortable. Remain calm. All discomfort is temporary. You’ve flown in economy on a long-haul flight before, haven’t you? It will soon be over. You’ll be fine. There’s only one fear that carries water in your quest for Ikigai. The fear of not finding it. You’ll figure it out. It’s already there. You just have to uncover it. Keep looking. Besides, it’s fun to keep looking! You’ll be fine.”
― Tim Tamashiro, How to Ikigai: Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life's Purpose