IKIGAI by Japanese Scientist/ Best Seller Author Ken Mogi

【EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Discover why Ken's book about ikigai resonated so strongly with Germany. ・What is Ken Mogi's ikigai? Hint - it's not money, material wealth, or his work. ・Find out how the Japanese can find ikigai in even the smallest of tasks, such as cleaning. ・Learn about other Japanese concepts, such as nagomi and kodawari, that are conjuctive in achieving ikigai. 【Timetable】 00:00 Highlights 01:07 Pinning down the definition of ikigai. 06:06 Applying ikigai to your daily life. 13:53 Learn about the five pillars in achieving ikigai. 19:58 Talking about the Japanese concept of Japanese harmony found in in nagomi. 23:29 Fussing over the details - The Japanese art of kodawari. 27:33 Conclusion 【Guest】 Ken Mogi｜Neuroscientist Neuroscientist, writer, and broadcaster. Author of "The Little Book of Ikigai: The Secret Japanese Way to Live a Happy and Long Life" and "The Way of Nagomi: The Japanese Philosophy of Finding Balance and Peace in Everything You Do." Ken is a senior researcher at Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Inc. and a visiting professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. His mission in life, as he describes it, is "to solve the so-called mind-brain problem." 【Presenter】 Ryan Takeshita｜Chief Global Editor, PIVOT X（formerly Twitter）: @ryuichirot Email ryan.takeshita@pivot.inc 【About JAPAN PIVOT】 JAPAN PIVOT, hosted by Ryan Takeshita and the PIVOT team, a group of passionate Japanese journalists and video editors, delivers exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into Japan's business and cultural landscapes. Affiliated with PIVOT, a leading Japanese business media outlet, our channel is essential for future business leaders, tech enthusiasts, and anyone seeking diverse perspectives from the land of the rising sun. Join us and explore Japan like never before!