IKIGAI is IKIGAI (it's a life philosophy - it's not a framework)

Dr.Sanjeevv Khanna

May 2022 · Blue Rose Publishers

About this ebook

Humans are born with a blessing and a curse, and they know that their death one day will come, and it is inevitable. So naturally stimulates the fear of death in the whole human race. But what I have drawn from this fear is that we are not afraid of death. The real crux of this fear is entwined with living an unfulfilled life till our time finishes on this earth. Fortunately, we have found a Japanese concept that can help defy this fear. It is called Ikigai.

Ikigai is a common term for Japanese people. For English speakers, the term means subjective well-being. It encompasses the questions related to the purpose of one's life, the meaning of life, and joy and feeling alive. That's why ikigai can come from anywhere, maybe from your hobby, loved ones, or professional life. With my monolingual ear, the ikigai term comes as a term given by psychologists for healthy passion.

The concept of ikigai works as a notification that our life should not primarily focus on business. Every culture comes with various life essential lessons, and no language has taken its monopoly to define a good life and ways of living it. 

Ratings and reviews

The most easy and simplest form Ikigai could have been explained. Using everyday examples the writer takes you on a journey to self actualization. Can't wait to read from this brilliant writer

Once you complete the book,one will surely introspect and quality of life is bound to be better.Percentage may differ but on me,it had a significant impact. Written in an easy to understand way,it is worth reading.Highly recommended.

Just finished reading this book and I don't think any other literature on this topic has explained this unique concept in a better, simpler and more engaging way. I think this is one of those books that would always be like a guide for me to really live a fulfilling and meaningful life. I love how much research, knowledge and drawings from author's own experiences have been put into this book, that too in such a concise and effective manner. It can easily be translated into our day-to-day reality as it takes you through each and every step to provide some tactical ways to improve the quality of your life. Absolutely loved it!

About the author

After over 30 years of corporate experience with some of the most valued Indian corporates and multinational companies, Dr. Sanjeev Khanna has launched “Academy for Self-Maximization”, as India’s first certified and licensed IKIGAI coach by IKIGAI Coaching Institute of Netherlands. An avid learner, Dr. Khanna has done many management and life programs from IIMs, IBMI-Berlin, University of Manchester, London, Canada, Stanford University, Oxford University, Harvard Business School, and World Bank Group, among many others. Dr. Khanna is a certified & registered Independent Director for Indian boards, a certified Human Resource Director, a Career and Life Coach certified by ICF, an NLP practitioner, and a Thought Leader, he is awarded Honorary Doctorate for a distinguished career spanning over 30 years in offering customized business solutions to multi-cultural and diverse industries, in providing strategic advisory to Boards / Top management, on Business Excellence, Supply Chain, Human Resource, Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability.