HOW TO IKIGAI--THE ANCIENT JAPANESE SECRET

by Tim Tamashiro

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Audiobook

Paperback

Published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[TheBookishMug · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've not read original Ikigai book before. But I don't need to read it separately now. This book is practical stories of people sharing their Ikigai with the world. Practical meaning of implementing Ikigai in day-to-day world.

"Ikigai is the reason you get out of bed everyday , It's your purpose, Ikigai is an attribute that every person has " - words by Author.

A thoughtful read. At the end, there's a fair-minded story you can relate with your life. I enjoyed.

Negative: There are many lines used repetitively, on altering pages. And there're some stories elonged much unnecessarily.

[Saiesh · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was particularly easy to read in the sense that nothing was too complex. Everything was logically aranged and feasible, however, it lacked the practical drive for a 16 year old to use. Some individuals in the book claimed that Ikigai could be implemented at an early age, however, a true follower of Ikigai would succumb to blindness should they not follow social guidelines and logic. From the viewpoint of a 16 year old, a majority of the content is feasible, however, the social pressures and desires to maintain profit in life would not make a portion of these measures feasible.

[LauraLee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting ideas and may have been more helpful during earlier years of discovery. Some of the ideas a a bit unrealistic to me.

[Julie Thomason · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have been fascinated by Japanese culture for many years and looked forward to reading a book on this subject. The style was monotonous, very formulaic. The principal is simple, do what you love, do what you are good at, do what the world needs do what you can be rewarded for. Basic common sense but I don't think he captured the real essence of the concept. He told many stories of people finding thier IkIgai but I felt he retrofit the stories to demonstrated his understanding of the concept, after a couple it became heavy going. It was preachy at times and like a well trodden self book. A lot of what he says could fit my own life, I have always valued my time, and structured work accordingly not materilatic and I have been creative for as long as I can remember. Life though being a creative isn't as easy as it is made out in this book. I will search for another book on the subject.

[Vishwajeet Aher · Rating 4 out of 5]

What drives you to get out of bed every morning?
Most likely you won’t have answer to this question but that’s ok neither did I. Most of us don’t know why we do what we do, we just do it anyways. If you want to give meaning to your life, you need to discover your Ikigai. And Tim Tamashiro has explained how you can do that in his book ‘How to Ikigai’
Ikigai is an informative self-help book. It is very different within its genre. Author explains Ikigai is a Japanese concept from the island of Okinawa. Literal meaning of the word Ikigai is ‘Life’s Worth’. If you find your Ikigai, you know the purpose of your life, you know what your life’s is worth - that makes your life more meaningful & happier.
You Can Discover your Ikigai by:
1. Doing what you love
2. Doing what you are good at
3. Doing what the world needs
4. Doing what you can be rewarded for
Following these 4 steps can help add more meaning to your life. I am already devoting some time every day in doing what I love doing & I am already seeing the results. I now look forward to waking up next morning & doing the same thing again. I am nowhere close to finding my Ikigai, but I am confident that I am on right track & I am enjoying the process.
Best luck discovering your Ikigai.

[Suvart Sharma · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful book to focus upon one's happiness quotient. It tells us the meaning of Ikigai and the detailed procedure of finding one's ikigai. The book opens up an altogether different dimension for self-help & mentions various parameters to focus upon to live a happy life. The author emphasizes the importance of meditation in our daily life. The book consists of lots of case studies that help the reader to get a sense of their own Ikigai. Overall a must-read book.

[Peggyrosewebster · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like how to's, if for no other reason than to figure out another angle to the method. Something in this book touch a positive cord in me, resulting in me going to Barnes and Noble to purchase a hardcopy for a birthday gift. The gift is for a 30 year old... I think he will like it. So...point here. The book got me moving. Perhaps that is the best demonstration of Ikigai.

[Patrick Hanlon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A personalized look at Tamashiro's examination and adoption of ikigai as a way of living. His discussion of his iki-gap year is particularly illustrative of the possibilities that occur when adopting this and how the questions of what you love and what you're good at can guide the way as we try to make the most of our time.

[Rohit · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book. Very well explained Ikigai, the stories and real life people who I can see around in this world and aware of.

[Dhiraj Sikwal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gread book to find your own Ikigai

[Krisada Visoodsak · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Book Freak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heading towards finding the path of Ikigai. Ikigai today and come back tomorrow!

[Harrold Middleson · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars