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The Philosophy of Ikigai: 3 Examples about Finding purpose

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  Flow is a string of “best moments” or moments when we are at our best. These best moments “usually occur when a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limit, in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile” (Csikszentmihalyi, 1990).   Ikigai is about the activities that give our life meaning and purpose. This brings meaning, purpose, and fulfillment in our lives, while also contributing to the good of others. Everyone has an ikigai – their particular intersection of passion, talent, and potential to benefit others. It is only a matter of time to find it. The journey to ikigai might require time, deep self-reflection, and effort, but it is one we can all make.   The concept of ikigai as a purpose in life with both personal and social dimensions is captured by the well-known ikigai diagram. Created by Irah Pintor

Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds

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  Humans need a reasonably accurate view of the world in order to survive. If your model of reality is wildly different from the actual world, then you struggle to take effective actions each day.   However, truth and accuracy are not the only things that matter to the human mind. Humans also seem to have a deep desire to belong. In many circumstances, social connection is actually more helpful to your daily life than understanding the truth of a particular fact or idea.   Be Kind First, Be Right Later. Created by Kirsten Tinosa

How Michael Jordan's Mindset Made Him a Great Competitor

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  Discover what's going on inside Michael Jordan's head as we go further into his motivation to be the best that he can be. Learn how he prepares his mind for any challenges he may face, as well as how he grows from each conflict and defeat in his life. Created by Adam Valmeo

The Guillotine's First Cut

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  Throughout the history of the French Revolution, the National Congress has been established by the Third Estate of the Estates-General to oppose the unfair taxation of the commoners and to institute a constitution to restrict the king’s power. Though even with an organization formed by 98% of the population, fear evolved into anger, and anger turned into violence. People grew hostile and decapitation became a part of the revolution. Negotiation between the members of Congress occurred on whether the protests should be peaceful or aggressive, and they chose to be cruel. Some historians believed this paved the way for the harsh and vicious nature of the revolution. However, a man named Dr. Joseph Guillotine rose to propose equality in capital punishment. He suggested that men, despite their position in the social hierarchy, should go through a quick and painless execution, as such, the guillotine. A sharp, heavy metal suspended mid-air by a rope, falling swiftly into the neck of ...