{"product_id":"awakening-your-ikigai-how-the-japanese-wake-up-to-joy-and-purpose-every-day-hardcover","title":"Awakening Your Ikigai: How the Japanese Wake Up to Joy and Purpose Every Day - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKen Mogi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIkigai is a Japanese phenomenon commonly understood as \"your reason to get up in the morning.\" Ikigai can be small moments: the morning air, a cup of coffee, a compliment. It can also be deep convictions: a fulfilling job, lasting friendships, balanced health. Whether big or small, your ikigai is the path to success and happiness in your own life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Ken Mogi introduces five pillars of ikigai to help you make the most of each day and become your most authentic self: \u003cbr\u003e 1. \u003cb\u003estarting small\u003c\/b\u003e \u0026gt; focus on the details\u003cbr\u003e 2. \u003cb\u003ereleasing yourself\u003c\/b\u003e \u0026gt; accept who you are\u003cbr\u003e 3. \u003cb\u003eharmony and sustainability\u003c\/b\u003e \u0026gt; rely on others\u003cbr\u003e 4. \u003cb\u003ethe joy of little things\u003c\/b\u003e \u0026gt; appreciate sensory pleasure\u003cbr\u003e 5. \u003cb\u003ebeing in the here and now\u003c\/b\u003e \u0026gt; find your flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeaving together insights from Japanese history, philosophy, and modern culture, plus stories from renowned sushi chef Jiro Ono, anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, and others, Mogi skillfully shows the way to awaken \u003ci\u003eyour\u003c\/i\u003e ikigai.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKen Mogi\u003c\/b\u003e is a neuroscientist, writer, and broadcaster based in Tokyo. He has published more than 30 papers on cognitive and neurosciences, and over 100 books in Japan covering popular science, essay, criticism, and self-help. His books have sold close to 1 million copies. This is his first book in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 02, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770651836704,"sku":"9781615194759","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7d5ac275cd947142896258b54a603669.webp?v=1780376395","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/awakening-your-ikigai-how-the-japanese-wake-up-to-joy-and-purpose-every-day-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}