Ikigai: The Most Misunderstood Secret to A Happy Life

It’s nothing to do with money.

Created by the author — original image from Reynardo Etenia Wongso on Unsplash

Who wouldn’t want to live a life where they are rich, passionate, talented, and changing the world? It sounds perfect, doesn’t it? Yet it’s unrealistic and not the only way to live a life of meaning.

The Japanese have a beautiful concept to guide their lives called ikigai. I learned it from karate…