What is YOUR Reason for Being? (Ikigai)

Do what you love. How can you find a job that you love and has meaning? Is it possible to do what you love and make money? Try the Ikigai exercise as Chris demonstrates to the team and applies it to a student who wants to know what to do after school.

Ikigai:
A Japanese concept that means "a reason for being." The word refers to having a meaningful direction or purpose in life, constituting the sense of one's life being made worthwhile, with actions (spontaneous and willing) taken toward achieving one's ikigai resulting in satisfaction and a sense of meaning to life. The concept of this idea comes from a larger and more inclusive philosophy used within the Japanese traditional health system called the Wuxing that was introduced into Japan in the early 6th century from China and embraced by local folk religion and culture. (Wikipedia)

00:00 - Intro
02:00 - What do you love?
03:00 - What are you naturally good at?
04:45 - What would your parents have wanted you to do?
06:45 - Did you ever think about what the world needed?
07:30 - Ikigai - things that you live for, a reason for being
10:30 - What does a profession mean?
13:10 - What is your Ikigai?
14:10 - Ikigai in use on an actual student
24:23 - Recap with Kailee
27:30 - How to find your Ikigai
32:30 - Teaching Jayden how to figure out his loves, what he’s good at, what he’s paid for, and what the world needs
37:00 - What does the world need?
40:00 - The one thing you NEED to do
42:00 - How Chris dug deep and figured out his own Ikigai

Watch: Finding Your Super Power

🙌 Here is Jayden's IKIGAI:
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✅ I can help people to spread their message by making content and storytelling
✅ I can also try to teach and create courses that were the result of all what I learned
✅ I can also build my own business in the food industry
✅ Make a Youtube channel to try things and then show people what it feels like to do those things, what lesson did I learn.
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🔥 Once you figure out this thing, I would recommend you to pick one and then double down on it, go all-in with it, do it UNTIL you get it. And I am sure it will be an interesting journey for you all.
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🔴 And if you want to see a bit of his journey with The Futur, consider watching this video:
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#ikigai #passion #career

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[kurodahyokazahuchi]

I Think the world needs to rethink education. Information is already there for all of us for free through internet, so I think Education should be focused in empowering thinking instead of memorizing information.

[Kitanaii]

First I was like 'I will NOT watch a 45 min long Video, let's just skip through it' and here I am, watching 45 minutes video and loving every Minute of it.

[newrnx]

"It's hard to hit a target when you don't know where the target is, it's hard to score a goal when you don't know where the goal is"

[Channelbymv]

He feels so charismatic and safe within himself, it really shows in the way he interacts with others. Great leader, talker and educator! 👏

[gigiazcuna]

There should be one mandatory session of finding your "IKIGAI" in senior highschool. Saves parents and students lots of trouble

[Kwansmusic]

actually older guys could take your class. There are loads people that are are old and never figured out their reason for being. Redesigning your life can happen any stage in your life. Hope you guys read this.

[artbydhroov]

I still can't believe that you're sharing such valuable information on YouTube free of cost. Thank you very much!

[artzxpress]

I recently talked my son OUT of being a mechanical engineer. He has the aptitude but no passion for it. He was only doing it because he felt that it was safe. His older brother is finishing up a mechanical engineering degree but he is passionate about it. I am guiding him to zero in on what he can get excited about and this video will be great for him. Thanks!

[Milorayn]

I’ll admit it, this video made me cry. I really wish I could figure my life out. You helped that lady so much and i was so happy for her.

[davidtilson]

Im not a designer and yet I find myself drawn to this channel.I really love the way Chris thinks and teaches.I needed this in this time of my life.I’m grateful for this channel.Many blessings to all

[fayeclough]

This is something that needs to be taught in schools, colleges and universities.
I wish someone got me thinking like this 20 years ago.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[Hollyhock]

Chris seems so thoughtful, wise, patient and kind.

[MoAtazMoRsi]

I had depression for a while cause I didn't know what I'm living for and what should I do for the rest of my life, what's the career/life direction, what's the manual should I follow, and I watched this video now which is so accurate, relative & impactful, Thanks Chris, you nearly saved my life.

[Justforfrolics]

This 46 minutes was one of the best investments in my life!

[nicksaysboo]

"It's hard to score a goal when you don't know where that goal is" really felt that one I love this

[Fujtajblus]

The word difference is:
Profession - a service you offer to the market to help you make a living
Vocation - a calling or an occupation which requires great dedication and has a greater purpose

[kaylei]

I love coaching, helping people grow, getting people to reach their highest potential. I love challenges. I am good at problem solving, getting things done and activating people to get things done.
I did engineering which was great actually but I wanted a little more. My parents had no expectations, but I thought that should be what I wanted. The world needs me to help people realize that they can really do anything they truly want, that they are more powerful than they can imagine. Their ideal life and career is only 6 inches away. All the information is out there for them to learn what to do. Life is for them not against them. All the problems you have in work stems from miscommunication. There’s no one thing but you have your path that you will learn from. You are meant to have multiple purposes. There are many more options. Success comes from personal development. If you want to lead, you have to lead yourself first.

[Tyjumlipac]

I read Ikigai when I was in rehab . It helped me a lot in my recovery. It was the first book I've completed. Really nice book.
"a reason to jump out of bed each morning "

[ahmedd]

My indecision in choosing a path/passion has left me broke and behind

[spmxo]

Absolutely love how you explained the concept of ikigai Mr.Chris. This is the reason why most people struggle with productivity. They dont need to watch productivity videos. They just need to be interested in something to be productive. Cuz once you love what you do, you will learn more about it, you will find job opportunities. You will be happy at work.