Ikigai Thought for Today: Lots of Thoughts
Two Conversations
I've recently had the pleasure of being a guest on two fantastic podcasts. What I liked most about both of these conversations was we went well beyond the high-level concepts and got to talk about how people can apply the learning to their lives.
Lots of things you can easily apply to living out your purpose today.
The first, Humans vs Retirement hosted by the awesome Dan Haylett is the #1 retirement podcast in the UK.
One of the most striking moments from my conversation with Dan was when he pointed out something profound: many of his clients have meticulously planned for the financial side of retirement but completely overlooked the purpose side. They find themselves with abundant time and money, yet struggle with fundamental questions of who they are and why they are here.
This is exactly why he wanted to discuss the Ikigai concept because it offers a framework for addressing that crucial missing piece of retirement planning.
During our conversation, we explored:
What Ikigai truly means (beyond the oversimplified Venn diagram)
How to align your essence with daily life, both before and after retirement
Practical tools for self-discovery at any stage of life
Reframing retirement from an "ending" to an "uncovering"
Listen to the full conversation here.
YouTube link or below
I was also featured on The Persistence Podcast with host Brett McDermott.
In this conversation, Brett and I explored the art of uncovering one's deeper purpose. We went beyond just talking about passion to discuss how to align who you are with what you do in a way that feels inevitable.
I shared my own journey of discovery, revealing how moments of uncertainty became the foundation for clarity. We broke down the subtle yet powerful shifts that lead to a more fulfilled life.
Some key takeaways from our discussion:
Understanding Ikigai helps in making life decisions
Reflecting on past experiences can reveal clues to your Ikigai
It's important to reduce noise in your life to discover your true self
Eliminating distractions can lead to better health and relationships
Encouraging others creates a supportive environment for growth
You can listen to the full conversation on Spotify or Apple podcasts.
• Spotify Link
It will also be available on YouTube shortly.
Hi David - the Youtube version has video but the audio is very choppy. Apple play has great audio.