Hasty Reader

It takes a lot to say “I hate my life”.

The reasons are different from person to person. But they all feel the same: that no matter how much you struggle, quality of life stays the same. Or gets worse.

You put in the work, do the right thing, sacrifice yourself whenever required. Yet you can’t seem to catch a break or win a personal victory.

Worse yet, even if you do win something, you’ll find the victory is hollow or meaningless.

If you compare your present life to the one you had 2-5-10 years ago, nothing much seems to have changed.

It’s like trying to race a marathon while stuck on a treadmill.

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What is Ikigai

In the Japanese language, Ikigai is a compound word where:

• Iki = alive, life
• Kai = result, benefit, value

Put the two terms together and you have a word that translates to “reason for living”.

Now, one might question why such a term is actually needed since many languages come with their own particular words for this notion.

But Ikigai doesn’t just describe a simple concept. It encompasses a philosophy that helps one actually achieve this “reason for living”.

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What is flow?

Flow is the state of total immersion while doing an activity. Flow comes from the intense concentration around your own actions and their immediate feedback. Think of a painter who carefully observes how straight his lines are or the accuracy of his colors. Think of a chess player who eagerly awaits his opponents move, all the while planning his own.

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“Childhood Disrupted” by Donna Jackson Nakazawa explores the lasting impact childhood trauma can have on your biology.

The book’s premise centers around the negative (and on few ocassions, positive) impact stress can have on a child’s development into adult life.

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“Works Well With Others” by Ross McCammon tackles some of the thorny issues in our professional lives, such as job interviews, day to day workings relationships with colleagues, superiors and clients.

Humorous, quick to read, and an all around fun experience, “Works Well With Others” is a go-to book for those who want to learn the ropes of the office environment, and offers quite a few actionable tips and tricks to help you survive through an office job.

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