Ikigai
The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
by Héctor García, Francesc Miralles · first published 2016
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"Bring meaning and joy to all your days with this internationally bestselling guide to the Japanese concept of ikigai -- the happiness of always being busy -- as revealed by the daily habits of the world's longest-living people."
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…you're feeling the way you do in response to the situation you find yourself in, and perhaps due to the loss of control and ensuing hopelessness. As a first step I recommend taking a look at a book called Ikigai [1] (There is some fair criticism of the author taking that japanese word somewhat out of context, but don't let that take away from the key point of the book). It certainly helped me to work out a way…
on “Ask HN: I feel trapped in my job and city” ↗I suggest a read of Ikigai ( https://www.amazon.com/Ikigai-Japanese-Secret-Long-Happy/dp/... ) to get some fresh perspective about retirement. The book talks about centenarians in Japan, their happiness and its link to never retiring.
on “Ask HN: People who cashed out early and stopped working: What is your life like?” ↗…The Art of looking sideways, Alan Fletcher — The Messy Middle, Scott Belsky — The Wart of Art, Steven Pressfield — The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing, Mel Lindauer — The Philosophy of Andy Warhol — Ikigai, Francesc Miralles — The Design of Everyday Things, Don Norman — Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living
on “Ask HN: What are some must read books?” ↗