Happiness on the Nose. The Philosophy of Ikigai and Other Secrets of Living Enjoyably

«The reason you get up in the morning» – this is roughly how the Japanese word «ikigai» translates. In a broader sense, it means «the meaning of life» or «purpose». Those who have ikigai will lead a long, healthy, and... happy life. This is what the residents of the Japanese village of Ojima in Okinawa believe. It is known worldwide for the fact that people here live almost to 100 years old. By studying this phenomenon, researchers concluded that the secret to longevity is indeed hidden in the fact that a person sees the goal of their life and knows what they live for. You can verify this for yourself by finding your personal ikigai after reading this book. From the book, you will learn the basics of the art of searching for the meaning of life in Japanese; read advice from Eastern sages and Western philosophers on how to achieve success in your profession and personal life; familiarize yourself with theories that help find your mission; learn to enjoy ordinary tasks and live «here and now», emulating the experiences of geniuses. And most importantly – you will answer the questions of tests specially created by psychologists to determine your place in life.