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Ikigai Book Summary:The Japanese secret to a long and happy Life

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This post is a book summary of IKIGAI:the Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Hector Gracia and Francesc Miralles. What is Ikigai? Ikigai is a Japanese word for describing the pleasure and meaning of life. This word literally consists of IKi(to leave) and gai(reason) This book topics mostly related to "art of living" The author conducted a total of one hundred interviews in Ogimi, Okinawa and tried to understand the longevity secrets of centenarians and supercentenarians and then defined the rules of Ikigai What is the key of Ikigai? Simplicity and the attention to detail. The author of this book wishes you a long, happy and meaningful life. The 10 Rules of Ikigai 1. Stay active and don't retire 2. Take it slow 3. Don't fill your stomach. 4. Surround yourself with good friends. 5. Get in shape for your next birthday. 6.Smile 7.Reconnect with nature 8. Give thanks and help others. 9. Live in the moment 10. Follow your Ikigai. Highlights Stress & Existential...