Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life (Paperback) by Héctor García, Francesc Miralles

Title: Ikigai: The Secret of a Long and Happy Life in Japan Authors: Hector Garcia, Francisco Mirales Format: Simple Hardcover Edition Penguin Life Title Los Angeles Times Bestseller "If hygge is the art of doing nothing, then ikigai is the art of doing something-and doing it with supreme focus and joy."-New York Post 10ced ee-key-guy)-the happiness that is always busy-as revealed by the daily habits of the oldest person in the world. *From the same author, don't miss The Book of Ichigo Ichie-about making the most of every moment in your life. * * * * What is your ikigai? "Only by staying active will you want to live a hundred years."-Japanese proverb According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai-a reason to live. According to residents of the Japanese Village, the world’s longest lifespan, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong ikigai—a place where passion, mission, career and career meet—means that every day is full of meaning. This is why we get up in the morning. This is also the reason why many Japanese never really retire (in fact, there is no word in Japanese that means retirement, as it means in English): they stay active and work for the things they love because they find the real life The goal-the happiness of always busy. While researching the book, the author interviewed residents of Japanese villages, which have the highest percentage of 100-year-olds, and this is one of the blue zones in the world. Ikigai reveals the secrets of their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how to exercise, how to work, how to promote collaboration and community, and—their best kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. It provides useful tools to help you discover your ikigai. Because who doesn't want to find happiness every day?