Description
The authors outline practical strategies for discovering personal purpose, emphasizing that having a strong sense of ikigai is linked to reduced inflammation, slower cell death, and a greater likelihood of living past 100 years. The text combines insights from Japanese culture, Blue Zones research, and psychology to help readers integrate meaning and joy into their daily lives.
Key Details
Authors: Héctor García and Francesc Miralles
Publication Year: 2016 (English edition 2017)
Core Concept: Ikigai is the “reason for being” or “the happiness of always being busy.”
Research Focus: Longevity secrets of residents in Ogimi, Okinawa.
Status: One of the most translated books ever originally written in Spanish, with over 5 million copies sold worldwide.
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