Ikigai by Hector Garcia Puigcerver & Francesc Miralles Summary
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Discover "Ikigai" - the Japanese philosophy that's revolutionized how we find purpose. Endorsed by NY Times bestseller Neil Pasricha and featured by BBC, this Okinawan wisdom reveals why centenarians live joyfully past 100. What's your reason for getting out of bed tomorrow?
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When a Village Holds the Secret to Living Beyond 100
What if the key to a long, meaningful life wasn't found in a pill bottle or a retirement plan, but in something far simpler-a reason to wake up each morning? On a remote Japanese island, centenarians rise with the sun, tend their gardens, laugh with neighbors, and pursue what they love well into their nineties. They possess something that Western culture has largely forgotten: ikigai, a Japanese concept roughly meaning "the happiness of always being busy" or "your reason for being." While most cultures view retirement as the finish line, these Okinawan elders never truly stop working-they simply continue doing what gives their life purpose. When researchers discovered that Okinawa has more people living past 100 than anywhere on earth, they had to ask: could having a clear sense of purpose actually extend your life? The answer, gleaming from decades of research and countless conversations with the world's longest-living people, suggests that diet and exercise matter less than we think-and that meaning matters far more than we ever imagined. Ikigai isn't some mystical force-it's something tangible that every person possesses, though many spend their lives searching for it. For Okinawans, it's what motivates them to greet each new day with energy and intention. Having this clearly defined purpose brings satisfaction, happiness, and meaning in ways that longevity researchers are only beginning to understand. Here's what makes this fascinating: Japan has no cultural equivalent to Western retirement. The idea of permanently leaving the workforce doesn't exist in the same way. Many Japanese people remain remarkably active long after their official retirement age, continuing their life's work as long as health permits. This isn't about financial necessity-it's about identity and purpose.
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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