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10 Japanese Techniques That Give Life More Meaning
Discover ancient wisdom condensed into bite-sized chunks
My grandad was always an anomaly to me growing up.
Nothing flustered him.
He could sit in the middle of a hurricane and not care.
As I got older I asked him how.
“You can never control what happens in life. You can only control how you respond to what happens. I choose to accept, move on, and keep a peaceful mind.”
He died at 92 years old, as peaceful and serene as ever.
His life inspired me to learn from other elders around the world and Japan has emerged as one of the frontrunners.
The 10 Japanese techniques I’m about to share with you now have helped me become happier, healthier, and more successful, just as my Grandad’s approach to life has.
So, without further ado, here are 10 techniques I use to create a calm and meaningful life.
1. Ikigai
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