469 | Ikigai

In this book, Cal Newport challenges the conventional wisdom that following one's passion is the key to career happiness. Instead, he argues that passion often follows mastery and that developing valuable skills and expertise is essential for creating work you love. Newport presents four rules: Don't follow your passion, Be so good they can't ignore you, Turn down a promotion, and Think small, act big. He supports his arguments with case studies from various professionals who have found satisfaction in their careers through hard work and skill development.

In 'How to Be Here', Rob Bell provides concrete steps to pursue and realize one's dreams. The book interweaves engaging stories, lessons from biblical figures, insights from science, art, and business, as well as practical advice from Bell's personal experiences. It aims to help readers silence their critics, take action on their ideas, find joy in their work, persevere through challenges, and surrender to the outcome. The book inspires readers to seek the lives they were created to lead and live fully in the present moment.

This book explores the Japanese concept of Ikigai, which translates to 'reason for being'. Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles, who previously wrote 'Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life', visited Ogimi, a town in Okinawa known for its high longevity, and interviewed centenarians to understand their keys to a long, active, and happy life. The book helps young readers find their own Ikigai and discover Japanese philosophies for a healthy body, mind, and spirit. It covers what the oldest people in the world eat, how they work, how they connect with others, and how they find their Ikigai, which gives them satisfaction, happiness, and meaning in life.