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Map of Meaning
Ikigai—where what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for overlap—turns living into craft.
Seth Thomas
June 14, 2025
Live the story you want to tell. — Tim Tamashiro
Good Morning. Many chase passion without market fit or chase money without joy; ikigai aligns both axes plus service. The sweet spot energizes mornings because purpose and livelihood shake hands.
Finding it is iterative. List skills, curiosities, community needs; then test paid micro‑projects at intersections. Feedback signals resonance.
Living by ikigai boosts longevity studies suggest—purpose‑rich seniors in Okinawa outlive peers despite modest means. Meaning is medicine.
Today’s Challenge
Draft a four‑circle Venn diagram of your own ikigai; look for overlaps you haven’t explored.
🧠 Fascinating Stimuli:
Book of the Week
 | Kendall Royce’s How to Build Habits for Success is a 124‑page quick‑hit guide that swaps vague “be disciplined” slogans for three practical tools: the Wheel of Life to spotlight priority domains, High‑Impact Habit Mapping to shrink goals into micro‑wins, and a motivational check‑in that roots habits in your personal “why.” It reads fast—think a single coffee break—and its friendly tone feels more like a coach than a lecturer. Check it out! |
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