Episode description
kigai 生き甲斐 (pronounced ick-ee-guy) — a Japanese word meaning a reason for being, or a reason to jump out of bed each morning. Why purpose is necessary to thrive in life.
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[01:30] How health and happiness are related
[03:20] Study showing association between happiness and health
[05:30] What is ikigai?
[06:10] The 4 criteria to finding your ikigai
[13:40] How do you find your passions?
[16:50] The science behind ikigai and good health