Ikigai & Kaizen: The Japanese Strategy to Achieve Personal Happiness and Professional Success (How to set goals, stop procras

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Discover the Japanese secret to unlocking your purpose, productivity, and passion!

  • Are you struggling to find your "true calling" — feeling adrift without a clear sense of direction?
  • Does procrastination or a lack of motivation prevent you from getting stuff done?
  • Has your life journey been stunted by self-doubt or a fear of failure?

Indeed, failure is the unfortunate result of most human endeavors. Eighty percent of New Year's Resolutions fail by February. For many people, surrender feels like the easiest option.

But what if there was a solution to your goal-achievement problems?

What if I told you that the Japanese have found this solution?

In this book, we'll reveal three concepts from the east:

  • Ikigai - A strategy to discover one's purpose, meaning, and "true calling" in life.
  • Hansei - The ancient art of honest self-reflection.
  • Kaizen - An incrementalist approach to goal achievement developed by Japanese engineers and scientists.

When utilized individually, each discipline is a powerful tool for growth. But when combined together, they can improve your productivity by a factor of TEN! Best of all, it doesn't matter if you're a student, a busy mom, or an entrepreneur; all of these techniques still apply!

The methodology can be useful for:

  • Enhancing your career aspirations,
  • Getting better grades in school,
  • Starting a new business,
  • Learning a new skill,
  • Losing weight,
  • Building muscle,
  • Improving your relationships,
  • Or, for any endeavor that calls upon you to set, accomplish, and focus on a new goal.

Once you grasp the effectiveness of this system, you'll have trouble recalling how you ever managed to get anything done without it.

In the book you will learn:

  • What it takes to discover your own personal "ikigai" (your "true calling" in life), so that every step you take is in harmony with your deepest passions and values.
  • The secret principle that makes the chore of "habit-forming" seem easy—hence enabling you to defeat the crippling vice of procrastination.
  • How to focus (How to REALLY focus!) on your daily objectives—thus enhancing your ability to tune out the many distractions that prevent us from getting stuff done.
  • How to motivate yourself to get your work done, even when every fiber in your brain is begging you to quit.
  • How to achieve the coveted "flow state" — the mental plateau of peak performance where time seems to disappear and creativity thrives.
  • How to discover meaning and passion in the chore of living, turning everyday routines into opportunities for lifelong growth and success.
  • And much, much more...

Sometimes, we all need a refreshing change of pace.

Sometimes we just need a nudge in the right direction—toward the true path of success.

Get the book now, and discover a hidden gem of self-help knowledge that will enable you to turn your dreams into reality.



From the Publisher

ikigai and kaizen

THREE PRINCIPLES FROM JAPAN WILL EMPOWER YOU TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS & DISCOVER YOUR PATH:

kaizen

Principle 1: Kaizen

Practice continuous improvement.

A commitment to daily incremental progress facilitates goal achievement. When considered in aggregate, the accumulation of tiny victories can lead to big life changes.

ikigai

Principle 2: Ikigai

Find your true calling.

Identifying your life’s purpose will allow you to tap into a bottomless fount of intrinsic motivation — encouraging you to carry on when life becomes difficult.

hansei

Principle 3: Hansei

The art of self-reflection.

Seek clarity of thought through the careful consideration of your past. Remain cognizant of past indiscretions to avoid making the same mistake twice.

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cure procrastination, set goals
stairs to success

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  • Ikigai
  • Kaizen
  • Hansei

Are you ready to make the climb?

Most people were never taught how to set and pursue their life goals properly. Most people don’t understand the nature of the innate psychological forces that conspire against us—creating “mental traps” that hinder our forward progress, and prevent us from fulfilling our daily obligations.

THIS BOOK WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO DISCOVER YOUR "TRUE CALLING" AND ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS!

You will learn:

  • How to ignite the spark of intrinsic motivation,
  • Plot a course to success via incremental progress,
  • Defeat procrastination,
  • Achieve stellar levels of productivity,
  • And, walk the path of meaning and purpose.

Top reviews from the United States

  • Patricia E Fuller
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gently written with purity...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2024
    understanding and great truths of one's self. Easy to master these lessons with ease and to also apply to everyday life for the rest of your life. Well done...
  • David A. Reeves
    5.0 out of 5 stars One step at a time
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2024
    Wonderful book, explains the concept so well and you walk away with understanding and a desire to implement the philosophy.. thanks for a great book ….i highly recommend it for personal and business success..
  • Jake
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023
    "Ikigai & Kaizen: The Japanese Strategy to Achieve Personal Happiness and Professional Success" is an insightful guide that delves into the powerful time-management techniques of Kaizen and Ikigai, offering readers a comprehensive roadmap to accomplishing their goals. The book not only addresses the universal struggle of procrastination but goes beyond to explore the intricacies of recognizing and overcoming mental traps that impede progress. With a focus on building good habits, enhancing productivity, and fostering a sense of purpose, the authors skillfully weave together the principles of Ikigai and Kaizen to create a holistic approach to personal and professional success. The narrative is engaging, providing practical strategies for readers to implement in their daily lives, ultimately guiding them towards a more fulfilling and thriving existence. Whether one seeks to enhance productivity, set meaningful goals, or navigate their career path with purpose, this book offers valuable insights grounded in Japanese wisdom that transcend cultural boundaries.
  • Avid Reader in L.A.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable tool for those aspiring to improve their lives
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
    This book should be highly acclaimed for its lucid and profound exploration of Eastern principles like Ikigai, Hansei, and Kaizen, skillfully integrating these methodologies to boost productivity and personal growth.

    It appeals to a wide-ranging audience, including students, busy parents, and entrepreneurs, effectively addressing challenges such as procrastination, self-doubt, and time management.

    Renowned for its simplicity and clarity, the book offers an engaging and practical reading experience suitable for personal and professional development. It ensures easy access and convenience, making it ideal for quick consultations and minimizing distractions.

    The book's powerful message and practical strategies for personal transformation, encompassing goal-setting and habit formation, render it a valuable tool for those aspiring to improve their lives. It is highly recommended as a consistent source of inspiration for its well-structured content and capacity to guide readers in unlocking their full potential, solidifying its status as a hidden treasure within the self-help genre.
  • Virgie May Bright-Ellington
    3.0 out of 5 stars The "Why" is missing
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
    This review is from my husband, for whom I bought the book and who has some experience with Ikigai as an educator and trainer in resilience:

    "Although I'm familiar with the concepts in the book, it would have been helpful to understand why the four concepts are something I need to know and practice. The "why" is missing.

    It's really important to cite sources. However, the book is a compilation of other people's work - not the author's. Is the author an expert on Ikigai, et al, or providing a summary of other's expertise?

    One positive feedback: the pictures are helpful and effective in relaying the covered topics."
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Concise summary
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2024
    The author pulls together a useful set of philosophies and explains how to put them into practice, in an integrative way, quite clearly and practically.

    I think it hits the mark as a self-help book with universal appeal.

    My only criticism is the homogeneity of the examples - I wondered at some point whether it was written on assignment for single, young male students.
  • Marsha Snchz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Personal happiness
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2024
    Tips on seeing how we look for happiness and fulfillment. Setting goals, through our the book many references from different authors, movies, etc. I kind of liked those references helped me see and understand what he was teaching over all good book
  • Angela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing, Amazing for lost souls
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2024
    Being in my mid twenties, and in the pit of pivoting careers, this is the wisdom I needed to delve in. As someone who values setting goals, and needs that drive for optimal performance and commitment, the concepts were humbling, realistic, and reassuring to embrace the hard truth of life, build a backbone of consistency through discipline, and tread optimistically to make life worth living.

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