Don't wait, find your Ikigai | Gangadharan Menon | TEDxSIESCASC

In his talk, Gangadharan Menon traces his career over the years, and how an accidental encounter with an elephant took him back to his roots to find his Ikigai.

With a chequered career, right from delving into theater to advertising, Gangadharan Menon is an author, photographer and professor of arts who has travelled extensively in India over three decades.

[Emiliapocalypse]

No matter how many pots of water you pour on the fruit tree, it will only fruit during the fruiting season. That’s a great explanation. Don’t feel bad for being a later bloomer. Everyone finds their path in their own time, so don’t compare your path to that of others and feel left behind.

[hushjenn]

The universe at times also decides which video one should be watching at what point of that person's life. Much needed. If you are reading this Mr. Menon or anyone who knows him kindly convey this message to him that he saved a soul today. Thanks so much!

[cferracini]

This reminded me of the following story (I'm summarizing):
A rich businessman went on vacation in a fishing town. He and his family enjoyed the hotel, the beaches and all else the town had to offer. One evening, observing again the fishers coming back he decided to talk with one of them, wondering why the man was so happy every day.
He asked the fisher: Don't you want to get more in life?
And the fisher answered: Why? I already have everything I need.
The businessman explained to the fisher how the fisher could improve his business model with the time the fisher was not using. The fisher listened to all he had to say and asked why would he do all that. The man said, "So you can get more money". "What would I do with more money?", asked the fisher. The man answered he could do anything he wanted after he had enough money. So the fished asked the man what he wanted to do and the man answered: "I want to be at peace, enjoy my family and friends and maybe fish every now and then", to which the fisher said: "I already do all that."

[yuzhagray]

"Don't wait for the elephant!" Thank you for your kind words of wisdom and encouragement . Namaste

[khoi]

"Don't let money dictate your career. Find your ikigai."

[jacquelinecharles]

"Don't wait for the elephant" Good talk.
Greetings from Tanzania, where you found "Zebra Crossing'

[mikaeldupuyaamark]

If we use ikigai to guide us in our career choice, the world will be a better place. Inspiring talk.

[godblessyou]

8:47🙏 *"धीरे-धीरे रे मना, धीरे सब कुछ होय, माली सींचे सौ घड़ा, ॠतु आए फल होय॥"*

[nerdybuddha]

I just saw a photo of the ven diagram explaining ikigai and it inspired me to start the process of making my Youtube Channel somewhat public after seeking guidance from a mentor. VERY EXCITED about LIONS for Justice in Garland, TX

[JennyB]

I wish i could say to this guy you are an awesome photographer.

[yashomani]

Exceptional....today it was in my destiny to watch this vedio....❤

[belenespinoza]

DON'T wait for the elephant :) wowwww nice TALK!!! Love it!! hope to find mi IKIGAI

[ericeengies]

It's my full time activity ... i am 59 yo with no success for now !! i am so envious toward people having an ikigai

[susancherry]

Such a phenomenal speech - a much needed perspective

[narasubramaniam]

Lovely talk and interesting history by Gangadharan Menon. "Don't wait for the elephant. Find your Ikigai"!

[jcliffang]

Isn't it so awesome that a Japanese term and concept (even if it might be originally theirs, idk) is able to reach this person from a different culture. Man.

[parameshwaranmohankumar]

The key point probably is to do what you enjoy intensely. A good advice for young.

[nehaverma]

So beautifully narrated your Ikigai story Sir. Thank you for sharing

[Enatural_]

This Ted Talk really resonated with me. Thank you.

[gezenterehan]

I found some Tranquility in your speech sir.. Thank you very much to share with us thats kind of life experience...
"If you want some thing, go get it"