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Feb 2, 2024 • 17min

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook

Show notes | PDF & Infographic | Free audiobook | Looking to conquer creative blocks and overcome self-doubt? Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art offers a proven blueprint for unleashing your creative potential, defeating resistance, and achieving unstoppable success. Dive in now to transform your passion into purpose!Learn on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary of The War of Art and thousands of other books on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.comHelp us grow to create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now. What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app.Interested in sponsorship? Contact support@getstoryshots.com.StoryShots Summary and Analysis of The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven PressfieldSteven Pressfield’s PerspectiveSteven Pressfield is a bestselling author who has published a dozen books. He has written historical fiction, non-fiction, movie screenplays, and advertising copies. He published his first novel, The Legend of Bagger Vance, in 1995. It was such a success that it was adapted into a blockbuster starring Matt Damon and Will Smith.Pressfield is a former marine and graduate of Duke University. He used some strategies within the book to achieve the success he now enjoys after over 30 years of abject failure. Pressfield’s novels of the ancient world, including the non-fiction The Warrior Ethos, are required reading at West Point, Annapolis, and in the Marine Corps. Overall, all of Pressfield’s works paint him as the kind of guy you could bump into and strike up a fascinating conversation.Introduction to Steven Pressfield’s The War of ArtHave you ever wanted to embark on something creative but found yourself unable to sit down and get to it? Do you ever wake up thinking about your goals, only to shrug and put it off for a later date? Well, the good news is that you’re in good company. Many people with big dreams will struggle to push past powerful inner blocks, including procrastination, self-doubt, fear, and destruction.Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art is a book dedicated to helping creative like yourself overcome creative barriers to produce valuable and satisfying work.Pressfield invokes lessons from his artistic journey and those from other artists throughout history to inspire and guide creatives looking to get out of a creative block.Here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways from the book.StoryShot #1: Resistance is What’s Standing in the Way of Your SuccessStoryShot #2: Resistance Gets Stronger as You Get Closer to the GoalStoryShot #3: To Move Past Resistance, You’ve Got to Move Past Being an AmateurRelated Book Summaries Do The Work Flow Ego is The Enemy Mastery Deep Work Linchpin Grit How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big Originals Creativity Inc The Alchemist DISCLAIMER: This is an unofficial summary and analysis.This episode was first published on 28 May 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 1, 2024 • 16min

The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz | Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook

Show notes | PDF and Infographic | It’s not about managing time—it’s about mastering your energy.Learn on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary of The Power of Full Engagement and thousands of other bestselling books on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.com⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now to help us grow and create more amazing content for you!What should our next book be? Comment on Spotify/iTunes or vote it up on the StoryShots app.Interested in sponsorship? Contact support@getstoryshots.comStoryShots Summary and Review of The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr and Tony SchwartzJim Loehr’s PerspectiveJim Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist. He used his knowledge to co-found the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute. He has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show and often writes for the Harvard Business Review. He is the author of 17 self-help books, including his most recent, Leading with Character. It is his belief that our character is our most powerful tool when it comes to optimizing performance in our home and work lives.Tony Schwartz’s PerspectiveTony Schwartz is an American journalist and business book author. In the 1980s, he co-authored Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal. Tony has also co-authored a book with the then CEO of Walt Disney Company, Michael Eisner. He writes a bi-weekly column for The New York Times on financial news.Introduction“The more we take responsibility for the energy we bring to the world, the more empowered and productive we become. The more we blame others or external circumstances, the more negative and compromised our energy is likely to be.” — Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz.Can you reach your peak performance levels without the right sort of energy? Did you know that there is more than one type of energy that fuels your success? The Power of Full Engagement emphasizes the importance of energy for both sports and professional performance. In the digital age, time management is no longer an option. We have access to the rest of the world 24/7. The Power of Full Engagement tells us how to reclaim control of our energy rather than our time.Released in 2003, it is a New York Times bestseller and has helped many companies improve efficiency.StoryShot #1: Energy, Not Time, Is Our Most Precious ResourceStoryShot #2: We Must Balance Energy Expenditure With Energy RenewalStoryShot #3: We Need to Train Like AthletesStoryShot #4: Build Positive Energy RitualsDISCLAIMER: This is an unofficial summary and analysis.This episode was first published on 22 April 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 29, 2024 • 17min

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook

Show notes (free book summary) / Rich Dad Poor Dad has been called the number one personal finance book of all time. Robert Kiyosaki illustrates the mindsets and beliefs that define those who become wealthy. 📝 Show notesLearn on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, extended ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary of Rich Dad Poor Dad and more exclusive content on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.com⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now to help us grow and create more amazing content for you. Once you're done, contact our support with a link to your review for the chance to win six months of free premium access!What should our next book be? Comment on Spotify/iTunes or vote it up on the StoryShots app.Interested in sponsorship? Contact sales@getstoryshots.com.StoryShots Summary and Analysis of Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon LechterLife gets busy. Has Rich Dad Poor Dad been sitting on your reading list? Instead, learn the key insights now.We’re scratching the surface here. If you don't already have the book, order it here or get the audiobook for free on Amazon to learn the juicy details.Disclaimer: This is an unofficial summary and analysis. Please consult a professional before making any financial decisions.About Robert KiyosakiRobert Kiyosaki is an American businessman who founded Rich Global LLC and the Rich Dad Company. The latter focuses on private financial education through the mediums of books, videos, and speeches. He is also the author of over 26 books, including the best-seller Rich Dad Poor Dad (which sold over 41 million copies worldwide). IntroductionRich Dad Poor Dad has been called the number one personal finance book of all time. Robert Kiyosaki illustrates the mindsets and beliefs that define those who become wealthy. He contrasts these mindsets with those who are poor. In this book, Robert’s example of a poor man was his dad, while the rich man was Robert’s financial mentor. Robert’s father was a genius, while his mentor didn’t even finish eighth grade. The only meaningful difference was their mindset. StoryShot #1 - We All Need Financial EducationFinancial literacy is extremely rare. The vast majority of students will leave school with zero financial skills. They will have developed knowledge that will help them pursue a specific profession but won’t know how to keep the money they make. They will have learned how to make some money but have no idea how to spend their money. Earning money only amplifies the cash flow pattern in your head. Financial literacy helps you control this cash flow pattern.StoryShot #2 - The Difference Between the Rich and PoorStoryShot #3 - Change YourselfStoryShot #4 - Use Accounting to Keep Your MoneyStoryShot #5 - How Taxes Have Benefited the RichFirst published on 24 Apr 2021.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 28, 2024 • 16min

The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook

Show notes 📝 / PDF and Infographic / Strap in for a wild ride 🎢 with The Hard Thing About Hard Things! Ben Horowitz, Silicon Valley's own guru, dishes out unfiltered truths about startup life 🚀. No sugar-coating, just raw, real insights into the boxing ring of business leadership 🥊. Ready for a no-nonsense summary? Let's dive in! 🤿"Read on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary of The Hard Thing About Hard Things and unlimited bestselling book insights on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.com/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Help us grow to create more amazing content for you! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now. What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app.Sponsors:Get the full audiobook for free with a new trial of Audible here.StoryShots Summary of The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben HorowitzIntroductionEver considered failing on purpose? Or do you ever make a mistake that you have no idea how to resolve? Few management books explain how to confront the most difficult scenarios, or how to correct something that has gone wrong.In The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Horowitz shares his experience of being a founder-CEO and the hard decisions he has had to make. He offers advice on managing tough problems as a leader, much of which business courses do not cover.While most management books focus on doing things correctly, Ben offers insights into what to do after you have screwed up. This period following errors offers the perfect environment for you to grow.About Ben HorowitzBen Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz, is one of Silicon Valley’s most respected entrepreneurs. He has held senior positions at Netscape, AOL, and Hewlett-Packard.Horowitz was exposed to diverse perspectives of the world from an early age. This was not least because his parents and grandparents were card-carrying Communists. Looking at the world through different lenses helped him learn how to separate facts from perceptions. This ability proved invaluable when he became an entrepreneur. Despite the challenges, Horowitz believed in fair treatment of his employees and always telling them the truth. He understood that the innovator’s job is to figure out the right product.Today, Horowitz is well known for his management expertise, which he shares through books and presentations. The Hard Thing About Hard Things is his most notable book.StoryShot #1: Alternative Explanations Offer a Fresh PerspectiveUntil you make an effort to get to know someone or something, you don’t know anything.There are no shortcuts to knowledge, and most knowledge is gained through personal experience. Following conventional wisdom and relying on shortcuts can be worse than knowing nothing.We must learn to separate facts from perception. One way of doing this is by seeking alternative narratives and explanations coming from radically different perspectives. Searching for these contrasting perspectives has the potential to breathe life back into you and your workforce.This is the same approach Horowitz adopted after being brought up in a communist family. Instead of accepting this worldview, Horowitz searched for a radically different perspective. This was the start of his journey towards becoming a venture capitalist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 26, 2024 • 20min

Getting Things Done by David Allen | Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook

Show notes 📝 Getting Things Done identifies how you can maximize your ability to plan and actualize tasks and projects. GTD has now become a popular approach for getting professional and personal tasks completed within the management realm. That said, Allen’s approaches are meant to be generalizable to all facets of your life. Learn on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and a lot more on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.comHelp us grow to create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now. What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app.Life gets busy. Has Getting Things Done been gathering dust on your bookshelf? Instead, learn the key ideas now. We’re scratching the surface here. If you don’t already have the book, order it on Amazon or get the audiobook for free on Audible to learn the juicy details.Disclaimer: This is an unofficial summary and analysis.StoryShots Summary and Review of Getting Things Done by David AllenDavid Allen's PerspectiveDavid Allen is an author, consultant, international lecturer, and founder of the David Allen Company. Forbes recognized David Allen as one of the top five executive coaches in the United States. Leadership Magazine quoted him as one of the “Top 100 thought leaders.” Finally, Fast Company hailed David Allen, “One of the world’s most influential thinkers” in the arena of personal productivity.Quick AnalysisGetting Things Done identifies how you can maximize your ability to plan and actualize tasks and projects. GTD has now become a popular approach for getting professional and personal tasks completed within the management realm. That said, Allen’s approaches are meant to be generalizable to all facets of your life. StoryShot #1: Get in Control of Your LifeAn out of control life will make it impossible to think strategically or plan effectively. So, Allen recommends obtaining control of your daily tasks before focusing on the bigger picture. Getting things done is a bottom-up approach to productivity. The goal of this approach is to establish a sense of control over your work. This control will free up the mental energy required to think about lifelong goals.StoryShot #2: Define Your Perception of FinishedTo get things done, you have to understand your own definition of finishing something. Most people have a list of to-dos that don’t even have a clear vision of what a finished task looks like. This approach does not align with your natural tendencies. Your brain is designed to solve problems where you understand what the endpoint is. This means you should always seek to establish a clear stopping point. If you are struggling to make progress, ensure that you are still aware of what done looks like.StoryShot #3: The Five Phases of Effective WorkStoryShot #4: Stop Storing Things in Your HeadFirst published on 12 Sept 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 24, 2024 • 17min

Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook

Show notes / PDF & Infographic 📝 Have you ever wanted to change a habit but never quite got around to it? It can be hard to change your life. You might feel you're too busy, or that what you want to do is too great a challenge. But even small changes can have a big impact on your life and they don't have to take long.Learn on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and a lot more on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.comHelp us grow to create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now. What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app.Life gets busy. Has Tiny Habits been on your reading list? Learn the key insights now.We’re scratching the surface here. If you don’t already have BJ Fogg’s popular book on self-help and psychology, order it here or get the audiobook for free on Amazon to learn the juicy details.StoryShots Book Summary and Review of Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ FoggIntroductionHave you ever wanted to change a habit but never quite got around to it? It can be hard to change your life. You might feel you're too busy, or that what you want to do is too great a challenge. But even small changes can have a big impact on your life and they don't have to take long.Fogg shows the power of breaking down your goal into tiny behaviors. These tiny behaviors can help you achieve your goals and dreams. Fogg's behavior formula shows you can achieve significant changes by starting small. You can create habits that are good for you and help you live a more balanced life full of positive energy.Tiny Habits is a culmination of BJ Fogg’s 20 years of human behavior research at Stanford University. He learned that there are only three things that will change your behavior eventually. You can easily control only two of these three. First, you can change your environment. Second, you can engage in tiny behaviors. Tiny Habits shows how humans cannot put in place healthy habits like a new diet or regular exercise. But you can solve these problems by focusing on things you can control. "[BJ's] groundbreaking research is finally accessible to a public eager to change their behaviors and, by extension, their lives." - Brad Lauster, former director of product design at Weight WatchersAbout BJ FoggBJ Fogg is an American social scientist, author, researcher, teacher, and TEDx speaker. He founded the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University, where he directs research and innovation. Fogg is also known as the "Father of Captology (Persuasive Technology)". He also teaches industry innovators how to use his models and methods in behavior design.Fogg has a BA and MA in English from Brigham Young University. He also holds a PhD in Communications from Stanford University. Fogg worked at Stanford as a teaching assistant for Philip Zimbardo, who is best known for the Stanford Prison Experiment.Fogg’s notable students include New York Times bestselling author, Ramit Sethi, and Mike Krieger, co-founder of Instagram.StoryShot #1: Only Engage in a Behavior When Your Motivation Levels are HighStoryShot #2: There are Three Challenges to Developing Healthy HabitsChallenge No. 1: Don’t Judge Yourself for FailureChallenge No. 2: Don’t Mistake Aspirations for BehaviorsChallenge No. 3: Don’t Rely on Motivation to Help You Achieve GoalsStoryShot #3: There’s A Three-Step Formula for Building Tiny HabitsStep 1: Find an Anchor MomentStep 2: Make Behaviors TinyStep 3: Celebrate Accomplishments with ShineStoryShot #4: Follow the Fogg Behavior ModelFirst published on Jan 5, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 23, 2024 • 17min

What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast by Laura Vanderkam Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook

Learn about the benefits of morning routines, including increased productivity. Explore the morning habits of successful individuals. Discover the significance of nurturing oneself in the morning and creating a productive routine.
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Jan 22, 2024 • 24min

The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz Book Summary, Review and Criticism | Free Audiobook

Show notes 📝 / PDF & Infographic / The Magic of Thinking Big is a powerful, practical, and uplifting book to help get you out of a rut. Building from this, this book can invigorate your goals and empower you towards success.Learn on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and a lot more on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.comHelp us grow to create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now. What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app.Get the full audiobook for free on Amazon: https://geni.us/david-schwartzDISCLAIMER: This is an unofficial summary and analysis.StoryShots Summary and Review of The Magic of Thinking Big by David SchwartzAbout David J SchwartzDavid J. Schwartz (1927-1987) was a professor of marketing and chairman of the department at Georgia State University, Atlanta. He was considered a leading American authority on motivation. Starting from a one-room house in rural Indiana, David J. Schwartz became the president of his own company, Creative Educational Services, a consulting firm specializing in leadership development. On top of this, he became a lecturer to more than three thousand trade associations and sales groups.IntroductionThe Magic of Thinking Big is a powerful, practical, and uplifting book to help get you out of a rut. Building from this, this book can invigorate your goals and empower you towards success. Most people go through life with small ambitions, small goals, and small thoughts, and they only rise to the size of their dreams. That said, by thinking big, you can start achieving larger goals.Chapter 1: Believe you can succeed, and you willBelieve in yourself and your abilities to achieve success. Small thinking limits your potential, as it focuses on reasons for failure instead of solutions. Expand your capacity to think bigger and find the best actions to take. Ask yourself if you believe in positive relationships, partners, and friendships, and challenge any limiting beliefs. Follow three tips to acquire the power of belief.Think Success, Don’t Think FailureRemind Yourself Regularly that You Are Better than You Think You AreBelieve BigChapter 2: Cure Yourself of Excusitis, the Failure DiseaseHealth ExcusitisIntelligence ExcusitisAge ExcusitisLuck ExcusitisChapter 3: Build Confidence and Destroy FearDestroy fearful thoughts associated with actions that can move you towards your goals. You have to make peace with that fear. If you want your fear to go away, simply take action and do something. Action cures fear. Isolate your fear and then take constructive action.Make a supreme effort to only put positive thoughts in your memory bank. On top of this, refuse to recall unpleasant events or situations. If you can utilize these two approaches, you’ll start to build confidence.Final Summary, Review, and Criticism of The Magic of Thinking BigThinking big has a significant impact on our chances of success, as it attracts luck and fantastic ideas. On the other hand, thinking small increases the likelihood of failure. To think big, we must train ourselves to see what can be, not just what is. Visualization can enhance our chances of success. Additionally, asking ourselves how we can improve will encourage creative thinking and growth. Leading by example is also crucial, thinking, talking, acting, and living the way we want others to behave. We should always treat people as important and exceed their expectations.The book is a bit outdated and falls a bit into the positive thinking craze. So, we rate it 4.2/5.---Editor's Note: This episode was first published in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 21, 2024 • 15min

Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt | Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook

Show notes | PDF & Infographic | Your Best Year Ever is a self-help book that examines goal-setting across different areas of your life.Read on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and a lot more on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.comHelp us grow to create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now. What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app.Get the audiobook for free on Amazon: https://geni.us/your-best-year-audioLife gets busy. Has Your Best Year Ever been sitting on your reading list? Instead, learn the key insights now.We’re scratching the surface here. If you don’t already have the book, order it here or get the audiobook for free on Amazon to learn the juicy details.Disclaimer: This is an unofficial summary, analysis and criticism.StoryShots Book Summary and Analysis of Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important GoalsIntroductionYour Best Year Ever is a self-help book that examines goal-setting across different areas of your life. The book includes Hyatt's process to help high achievers become more productive, improve their work-life balance, enhance their relationships, and optimize their happiness and health. He believes your best year will only take five hours and five steps to plan. This plan will triple your chances of achieving your goals. Michael Hyatt’s PerspectiveMichael Hyatt is the founder and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Co, a leadership development firm specializing in live events, workshops, and digital and physical planning tools. Hyatt was previously chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers. He is also a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of several books. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fast Company, Businessweek, and Entrepreneur. He currently runs a popular blog and podcast alongside his leadership training activities. Hyatt's perspective comes from decades as a leadership consultant and trainer. He distilled the book's content from individual coaching sessions, webinars, and workshops. Who Is This Book For?Your Best Year Ever is for those who struggle with motivation (e.g., while keeping new year resolutions). It will also serve people who want to make changes in their lives but aren't sure how to go about them and those who let their negative thoughts hold them back from taking action.StoryShot #1: The First Step Is To Believe the PossibilityThe first fundamental difference between an unfulfilled goal and achieving success is believing that it is possible. If you focus on improving your beliefs, your circumstances will also improve unknowingly. Our expectations determine our perception and how we act. In turn, these perceptions and actions influence our outcomes. For example, Hyatt’s family used an electronic collar on their dog to warn it not to stray too far. Whenever the dog walked too far from Hyatt’s household, the collar would lightly vibrate. The dog quickly learned not to cross the exact barrier Hyatt’s family had linked with the collar, even after the family removed the collar. This is an example of a thought-based barrier becoming a reality. Doubt and Failed ImaginationBecome an Abundant ThinkerLimiting BeliefsHow to Tackle PowerlessnessRating: We rate this book 4/5.First published on Jan 29, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 20, 2024 • 19min

Ikigai by HĂŠctor GarcĂ­a and Frances Miralles Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook

📝 Show notes | PDF & Infographic | Why is Okinawa referred to as the island of (almost) eternal youth? Why is it home to so many centenarians? Ikigai is at the heart of Okinawan culture and is one key to its health and prosperity.Read on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and a lot more on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.comHelp us grow to create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now. What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app.StoryShots Summary and Review of Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by HĂŠctor GarcĂ­a and Frances MirallesGet the full text, audiobook summary, infographic, and animated book summary at https://www.getstoryshots.comLife gets busy. Has Ikigai been sitting on your reading list? Learn the key insights now.We’re scratching the surface here. If you don’t already have the book, order it here or get the audiobook for free to learn the juicy details.Disclaimer: This is an unofficial summary and analysis.IntroductionWhy is Okinawa referred to as the island of (almost) eternal youth? Why is it home to so many centenarians?Ikigai is at the heart of Okinawan culture and is one key to its health and prosperity. Okinawa is an island to the south of mainland Japan, containing some of the world’s longest-living humans. On average, men live up to 84 years and women until 90. HĂŠctor GarcĂ­a and Francesc Miralles, lived among Okinawans and gained a first-hand account of why these people are healthier, happier and live longer than anywhere else in the world.Researchers have identified that their diet, simple outdoor lifestyles, and subtropical climate are three reasons for their longevity. However, it is Ikigai that shapes their lives. Iki means “to live,” and gai means “reason.” Therefore, Ikigai is a reason to live. Each individual’s ikigai is personal to them and specific to their lives, values, and beliefs. It reflects the inner self and creates a mental state in which the individual feels at ease. About HĂŠctor GarcĂ­a and Francesc MirallesHĂŠctor GarcĂ­a is a Japanese-Spanish author who has written several books about Japanese culture, including two worldwide bestsellers, A Geek in Japan and Ikigai. A former software engineer, HĂŠctor worked at CERN in Switzerland before moving to Japan. He has now lived in Tokyo for over 16 years.Francesc Miralles is a Catalan international award-winning author of self-help and inspirational books. His bestselling novel Love in Lowercase has been translated into twenty languages. Miralles too lived in Okinawa, Japan.It was while living in Okinawa that Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles had the opportunity to interview more than a hundred villagers about their philosophy for a long and happy life.StoryShot #1: Find and Follow Your IkigaiStoryShot #2: Take it SlowFirst published in July, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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