Ten Rules of Ikigai

Here’s a short version of the 10 rules of ikigai, as described in the book Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Lifeby Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles:

1. Stay active; don’t retire.
2. Take it slow.
3. Don’t fill your stomach.
4. Surround yourself with good friends.
5. Get in shape for your next birtday.
6. Smile.
7. Reconnect with nature.
8. Give thanks.
9. Live in the moment.
10. Follow your ikigai.