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Thoughts on ikigai, career direction, and self-exploration.
What Is Ikigai? Use the Four Quadrants to Find Your Direction
Ikigai (生き甲斐) is a Japanese concept meaning "reason for being." When what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what pays overlap, you find your direction.
March 4, 2025
Your Job Looks Fine, So Why Does It Feel Wrong? Let Ikigai Explain
On paper your job looks fine, yet something feels off. Use ikigai's four quadrants to see which part of your life is out of alignment.
March 10, 2025
Think You Have No Strengths? Start With These 7 Questions
Many people feel "average" simply because they have never audited their strengths. These 7 questions help you surface skills you already have.
March 12, 2025
Want a Career Pivot But Don't Know Where to Start? Use the Ikigai Canvas
You don't want to rage-quit your job, but staying forever isn't an option either. The ikigai canvas helps you compare today with your desired future and break the pivot into steps.
March 15, 2025