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The Little Book of Ikigai

The secret Japanese way to live a happy and long life

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The Little Book of Ikigai

By: Ken Mogi
Narrated by: Matt Addis
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Find out how to live a long and happy life thanks to the ikigai miracle.

Japanese men's longevity ranks 4th in the world, while Japanese women's ranks 2nd. Perhaps this comes as no surprise when you know that the Japanese understanding of ikigai is embedded in daily life, careers, relationships, and hobbies.

Neuroscientist and bestselling Japanese writer Ken Mogi shares personal insight and scientific research to provide a colourful narrative of Japanese culture and history along the way.

He identifies five key pillars to ikigai:
1: Starting small
2: Releasing yourself
3: Harmony and sustainability
4: The joy of little things
5:Being in the here and now

Find fulfilment, joy and mindfulness in everything you do with the ikigai way.©2017 Ken Mogi Eastern Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Inspiring
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I haven't got through all this yet. It is very educative. However, there are some aspects I do not understand. The ingrained need to strive for the best, especially in reference to food, is a puzzle. I am aware of course, that this is seen through Western eyes. My criticism concerns the striving for the best there is with food. My own view is we should not live to eat but eat to live. This obsession with the best seems pernicious to me. Also, I may obtain the most expensive/best there is but I am an older person, and as we age our taste buds are not the same. In theory only those with a developed sense of smell and taste could appreciate this food?. And what of the poor who's lives exist on rice? So much waste in pursuit of the best seems wrong. I realise this is a metaphor for living but what is the true cost to the environment when so many have deserted agriculture. On reflection I think this interesting book opens up more questions than answers. In the end I remember a few facts about Japan such as the low birth rate, decline in marriage and the high suicide rates. Yes I know, an ordered society, fabulous IT systems which allow the old to be cared for for with robots etc etc. Not for me though. I did like the aspect of looking at small things, feeling the day, looking around, something I've always done this since a child. Silence is golden!

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I really enjoyed listening to this book - it's an interesting topic and the pleasant soothing voice of the narrator made it even better.

Nice book, very good narration.

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I am fascinated by the Japanese way of life with its seeming Stoicism.

This book really assisted in clarifying my inquisitiveness.

The narrator's work made my listening pleasurable.

The author's angles are simple and yet prolific in many ways.

A refreshing volume to listen to.

Refreshing

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The first audible where the narrator didn’t get on my nerves - I wish he read all of the books on here! The content within this book is something which I feel we should all be taught. The world would be a much better place if we followed this way of life. I hope it inspires you as much as it has for me. Stay blessed :)

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1. The readers voice is very soothing
2. Fascinating facts
3. A way to look at life that I never thought about
4. Give it a go!!!!!

Interesting way to see life

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