Héctor García and Francesc Miralles are the coauthors of The Book of Ichigo Ichie and The Four-Way Path. Héctor is a citizen of Japan, where he has lived for over a decade, and is the author of A Geek in Japan, a #1 bestseller in Japan. Francesc is the author of a number of bestselling self-help and inspirational books and of the novel Love in Lowercase, which has been translated into twenty languages.
“Ikigai urges individuals to simplify their lives by pursuing what
sparks joy for them. . . . Much in the same way that The
Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up emphasizes ‘choosing what we want
to keep, and not what we want to get rid of,’ [Ikigai] demonstrates
that aging could be an opportunity to keep working, keep smiling,
keep active, and keep being social.” —KonMari Newsletter
“Want to live longer? Keep super busy. If hygge is the art of doing
nothing, ikigai is the art of doing something—and doing it with
supreme focus and joy. . . . Pack up those cozy blankets and
candles you purchased in last year’s hygge-fueled Ikea spree.
Fall’s biggest imported lifestyle trend is ikigai, and it might
help you live to 100.” —New York Post
“Originating from a country with one of the world’s oldest
populations, ikigai is becoming popular outside of Japan as a way
to live longer and better. . . . [It] is helping people live longer
on Okinawa as it gives them purpose.” —World Economic Forum
“The Japanese concept of ikigai (the happiness of being busy) [is]
attainable and even an important key to living longer.”
—Elle.com
“Discovering your ikigai, or passion, can be one of the greatest
journeys you will embark on.” —Forbes
“Enjoy a cup or two of green tea as you digest this small, charming
book.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune
“A must-follow lifestyle hack . . . Think feng shui with Venn
diagrams—although this time there is no need to move the front
door.” —The Guardian
“Ikigai is what allows you to look forward to the future even if
you’re miserable right now. . . . It might just help you live a
more fulfilling life.” —BBC
“A refreshingly simple recipe for happiness.” —Stylist
“An attractive and absorbing book.” —The Bookseller
“Persuasively shows that small changes can help readers find more
joy and purpose in their lives [with] clear, succinct information .
. . skillfully compiled . . . into an engaging, easily accessible
format with lists, charts, and illustrations.” —Publishers
Weekly
“Ikigai gently unlocks simple secrets we can all use to live long,
meaningful, happy lives. Science-based studies weave beautifully
into honest, straight-talking conversation you won’t be able to put
down.” —Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The
Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation
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