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The Japanese Secret to a Fulfilled Life

The Japanese Secret to a Fulfilled Life

Wednesday Wisdom #30

Stoic Reflections
Aug 16, 2023
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Happy Wednesday! 

Last week I wrote about the importance of having a Purpose Project. Many of you reached out, donated coffees, and shared your unique stories with me. For that, I'm endlessly grateful! It was definitely the most popular newsletter so far, and so this email will follow on a similar note.

This week:

  • The Japanese concept of Ikigai

Let's get to it 👇


Ikigai 

Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means "a reason for being". The word refers to having a direction or purpose in life, that which makes one's life worthwhile.

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