Publisher's Synopsis
Ikigai Is Not a Life Hack: A Real Talking Guide to Purpose
A modern guide to meaning that doesn't sugarcoat the journey - or overpromise the destination.
Forget the productivity cults and perfect-morning-routine influencers.
This isn't a book about waking up at 5AM and changing your life in seven steps.
Ikigai Is Not a Life Hack is a grounded, heartfelt guide to living with purpose - the kind that grows slowly, shows up quietly, and sticks around when things fall apart.
Blending timeless Japanese philosophy with real-life storytelling, this book invites you to:
Reconnect with what actually matters (hint: it's probably not your resume)
Explore the four pillars of ikigai in a way that feels personal, not preachy
Build small daily habits that lead to big inner shifts
Face confusion, burnout, and doubt - without losing your sense of self
Find joy and meaning in the middle of your ordinary, beautiful, messy life
Written in a voice that's part late-night conversation, part wise older friend, this is a book for anyone who's ever asked, "Is this really it?" - and hoped the answer was no.
Whether you're stuck, searching, or simply curious, this book meets you where you are - and walks with you from there.
Because ikigai isn't something you find.
It's something you create.
