In Living the Ikigai Life, authors Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles take their international bestseller Ikigai: the Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life a step further by showing you how to find your own ikigai (reason for living) through practical exercises.

Ikigai is the place where our passion (what we love), mission (what we hope to contribute), vocation (the gifts we have to offer the world) and profession (how our passions and talents can become a livelihood) converge, giving us a personal sense of meaning.

This book helps you bring together all of those elements so that you can enjoy a balanced, fulfilling life. It pushes you to examine and answer:

What lies ahead--What are your hopes for the future? How can you set personal goals, and what tools and pathways will help you to reach them without delays or distractions?
Lessons from the past--What can be learned from your experiences and decisions, both good and bad? How can you turn your experiences into lights that illuminate present and future paths?
How we are living now--What must you do to live right now, moment by moment, your fullest and happiest life?

Japan has one of the longest life spans in the world, and the greatest number of centenarians--many of whom cite their strong sense of ikigai as the basis for their happiness and longevity. Unlike many "self-care" practices, which require setting aside time in an increasingly busy world, the ikigai method helps you find peace and fulfillment in your busy life.