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  • Ikigai: The Japanese Secret Philosophy for a Happy Healthy Long Life with Joy and Purpose Every Day

  • By: Marie Xue
  • Narrated by: Nick Dolle
  • Length: 25 mins
  • 3.3 out of 5 stars (31 ratings)

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Ikigai: The Japanese Secret Philosophy for a Happy Healthy Long Life with Joy and Purpose Every Day

By: Marie Xue
Narrated by: Nick Dolle
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Discover the ancient Japanese secret ways to see joy, meaning, and purpose in every single day of your life.

Have you ever stopped to think about what it is that will make your life worth living? Is it the large amount of money that you have in the bank? The prestigious education that you have? The family and friends that surround you? Or your spiritual belief that there is someone greater than you in the world?

Most people will spend their entire lifetimes trying to figure it out, but only a few will have the privilege of really understanding and experiencing themselves what it means to live a fulfilled life. Over the past years, we’ve seen many life philosophies take center stage, all claiming to hold to secret to happiness and fulfillment. While all of them may have very convincing premises, only one truly stands out.

Ikigai, or the Japanese concept of finding your purpose, is the key to living a meaningful life. If there’s one people group who have mastered the art of living - and living well, it’s definitely the Okinawans of Japan. Famous for being the world’s longest-living people, they attribute their joy and contentment to finding their ikigai. It’s the reason why they live longer, happier, and better lives than the rest of us. So how does knowing your ikigai change your life? And what should you do to help you uncover your ikigai? Well, you’ll discover all that and more after you’ve listened to this audiobook.

This audiobook is packed with helpful insights that will change not just the way you think, but also the way you live. You’ll learn how to slow down and let go of the things that stop you from finding your ultimate purpose. This audiobook will also give you the blueprint to living the life that you always wanted so you won’t have to feel your life is meaningless ever again. I hope that through this audiobook, you will see joy, meaning, and purpose in every single day of your life.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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Didn’t like the narration.

The narration was flat. The speed of the narrator was too fast. If you changed the speed it was too slow. The book is good.

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No depth...

Ok regarding the overall concept, but very superficial in my opinion. It would make a great magazine article.

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Excellent overview of Ikigai

This book gives a very straight to the point explanation of Ikigai without all the fluff some other books provide. I enjoyed listening and learned a lot in a short time. Very good!

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horrible computer narration

couldn't get past the voice, what a bummer! computer sounding,speed is off. ruins the audio experience

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not thats great

I didnt like it because it process the understanding if the book. it just says here. your should do this if you want your life to be good. thats it. go reference another book that will give you more detail.

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simple guide

simpke explicación sobre IKIGAI Y una guia basica simple explanation of IKIGAI WITH some guidance

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Horrible

This has been the worst purchase I’ve done ! Terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible

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Waste of a credit

A very basic and uninspiring book.
No inspiration taken for me I’m afraid.
Do not recommend

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Bad narration

The book may be good, but the narration sounds like a computer-AI voice, which to me jeopardizes the whole message of the book

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Short and to the point.

I really liked this book. It was less than and hour long, straight forward and to the point. I honestly think you would benefit by listening or reading this as part of a daily routine for those who are ready to revamp their life. I'm not saying read it everyday for the rest of your life, but maybe for a few months.

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