Ikigai

Ikigai by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles explores one of the world’s most powerful ideas: that each of us has an ikigai, a unique reason for getting up in the morning, that sits at the intersection of what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. Drawing on interviews with the centenarians of Okinawa, Japan’s blue zone where people routinely live past 100, the authors reveal the daily rituals, dietary habits, social bonds, and mental frameworks that underpin extraordinary longevity and happiness. Gentle, philosophical, and packed with practical wisdom, Ikigai is a timely reminder that purpose, not productivity, is the foundation of a well-lived life.