That Sneaky Ikigai: Modern Research Uncovers Ancient Secrets to Longevity, Fulfillment and Happiness

<p>Recorded July 2021; originally published on the <a href="trumpetdynamics.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trumpet Dynamics podcast</a>.</p><p>It's a pleasure to bring onto the show, the author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3yykDrH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life</a>,&nbsp;Hector Garcia.</p><h3>In my conversation with Hector, you'll learn:</h3><h4>-What is an ikigai?...05:40</h4><ul><li>Life and "worthwhile"</li><li>Not limited to humans</li><li>"That thing that makes you look forward to waking up in the morning"</li></ul><h4>-Why Hector is more interested in the word ikigai becoming famous than himself...</h4><h4>-How ikigai is understood by different cultures...10:42</h4><ul><li>A compass</li></ul><h4>-Good resistance vs. bad resistance...15:00</h4><h4>-How Hector discovered his own ikigai...19:00</h4><h4>-How to pursue your ikigai without making reckless decisions for you and your family...25:02</h4><h4>-Why a "real job" may be the exactly what you need to be a successful musician...28:10</h4><h4>-Increase your productivity while working in a state of "flow"...30:50</h4><h4>-What makes Japan so special?...37:45</h4><h4>-And much more!</h4><h3>Resources mentioned:</h3><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3yykDrH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3hmpYwr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Steal Like an Artist</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>