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Dialogue: 0,0:00:04.49,0:00:10.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Ikigai: the Japanese secret\Nto living a purposeful life,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:10.74,0:00:13.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,originating from the island of Okinawa,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:13.84,0:00:18.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where its residents have\Nthe highest life expectancy in the world.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:19.94,0:00:24.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Once called the land\Nof immortals, the UN states
Dialogue: 0,0:00:24.09,0:00:29.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that Okinawa has the highest proportion\Nof centenarians to date.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:30.06,0:00:34.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,These Okinawans live\Nby a concept known as ikigai.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:35.21,0:00:39.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Iki" translates to life,\Nand "gai" describes value.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:40.66,0:00:46.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This term refers to the things\Nthat make one's life worthwhile,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:46.09,0:00:48.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the reason you get\Nout of bed every morning.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:50.24,0:00:55.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Ikigai stands at the crossroad\Nof four main qualities:
Dialogue: 0,0:00:55.46,0:01:01.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what you love, what you're good at,\Nwhat the world needs,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:01.17,0:01:04.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and what you can be rewarded for.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:05.05,0:01:11.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The intersection between what you love\Nand what you're good at is your passion.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:11.29,0:01:15.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is something\Nthat is truly meaningful to you
Dialogue: 0,0:01:15.19,0:01:18.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you're willing to make sacrifices for.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:20.22,0:01:24.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Adding to the picture,\Nwhat the world needs is vital,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:24.62,0:01:30.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as serving society gives us\Nthis sense of belonging and purpose.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:31.12,0:01:35.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Finally, adding on what you\Ncan be rewarded for
Dialogue: 0,0:01:35.79,0:01:40.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is essential to make a living\Nout of your purpose.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:41.41,0:01:44.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, finding your ikigai
Dialogue: 0,0:01:44.16,0:01:49.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,requires deep experimentation\Nand self exploration.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:50.20,0:01:55.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,By pursuing concrete actions\Nand reflecting back thoughtfully,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:55.68,0:01:59.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you can discover how your passion,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:59.01,0:02:02.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,mission, profession and vocation
Dialogue: 0,0:02:02.16,0:02:07.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,all intersect to bring more meaning\Nto your career and life.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:09.49,0:02:11.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Take Steve Jobs for example.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:11.68,0:02:15.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He was the epitome of success\Nin the technology field,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:16.76,0:02:20.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but he wasn't passionate\Nabout computer hardware;
Dialogue: 0,0:02:20.35,0:02:22.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,he was passionate about the tools
Dialogue: 0,0:02:22.40,0:02:25.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that would unleash\Nhis personal creativity.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:26.49,0:02:30.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,His curiosity and interest in calligraphy
Dialogue: 0,0:02:30.97,0:02:33.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,eventually became the inspiration
Dialogue: 0,0:02:33.77,0:02:37.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for Apple and its unique typography.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:38.78,0:02:42.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,By exploring your passions and interest,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:42.88,0:02:46.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you can engage your mind in novel ways
Dialogue: 0,0:02:46.83,0:02:51.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and discover your purpose, your ikigai.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:52.31,0:02:55.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And not only will your ikigai
Dialogue: 0,0:02:55.62,0:02:59.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,help you live a more meaningful life,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:59.07,0:03:04.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but it will also protect you\Nfrom stress and illness.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:05.68,0:03:09.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,According to the American\Npsychosomatic society,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:09.68,0:03:12.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,possessing a high sense of purpose in life
Dialogue: 0,0:03:12.98,0:03:16.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is associated with\Na reduced risk for mortality
Dialogue: 0,0:03:16.58,0:03:18.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and cardiovascular accidents.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:19.54,0:03:24.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So those who feel purpose\Ntend to live healthier lives
Dialogue: 0,0:03:24.93,0:03:28.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and are more motivated and resilient.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:30.16,0:03:34.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I believe that each\Nand every one of us
Dialogue: 0,0:03:35.37,0:03:37.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,has an ikigai.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:37.43,0:03:43.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You just have to undertake\Na deep exploration of yourself to find it.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:44.43,0:03:48.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But let me tell you now: it is not easy.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:49.25,0:03:53.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It requires courage, determination,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:53.25,0:03:56.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and a willingness to make sacrifices.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:57.67,0:04:02.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In order for me to discover my ikigai,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:02.08,0:04:05.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I first had to detach myself
Dialogue: 0,0:04:05.43,0:04:09.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from my fears, negativity, and worries.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:10.19,0:04:16.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I would often think I'm too shy\Nto make any contributions to society,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:17.62,0:04:22.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and even if I do,\Nwho's actually going to care?
Dialogue: 0,0:04:22.94,0:04:25.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What even is my purpose?
Dialogue: 0,0:04:27.13,0:04:33.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I would constantly criticize myself\Nand find faults with who I was
Dialogue: 0,0:04:33.11,0:04:35.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and what I did.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:36.40,0:04:41.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But after years and years of self-doubt\Nand a lack of confidence,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:42.80,0:04:48.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I realized that my only\Ntrue enemy was myself
Dialogue: 0,0:04:48.26,0:04:51.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that if this continues,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:51.03,0:04:57.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I would never be able to experience\Nand discover my full potential.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:59.34,0:05:05.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I tried convincing myself\Nthat my contributions do matter
Dialogue: 0,0:05:05.68,0:05:08.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that I do have a purpose,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:09.14,0:05:12.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but I just couldn't seem to believe that.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:14.03,0:05:20.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So that is when I decided\Nto take concrete actions
Dialogue: 0,0:05:20.50,0:05:24.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that would build up\Nthe confidence inside of me
Dialogue: 0,0:05:24.07,0:05:28.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and help me see what I am\Nactually capable of.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:29.88,0:05:33.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Although it took a lot of consideration
Dialogue: 0,0:05:33.99,0:05:37.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and a lengthy list of pros and cons,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:38.59,0:05:44.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I had joined an entrepreneurial program\Nby the name FutureHack,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:44.69,0:05:48.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a boot camp designed\Nfor self-motivated leaders
Dialogue: 0,0:05:48.60,0:05:51.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who strive to solve global issues.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:52.81,0:05:57.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I set foot into the program\Nwith a shy personality,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:57.38,0:06:00.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,minimal experience in leadership,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:00.12,0:06:05.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the inability to comfortably\Nexpress my ideas to others.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:07.34,0:06:10.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But throughout the experience,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:10.27,0:06:16.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I had met so many passionate,\Nhard-working and inspirational people.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:17.91,0:06:19.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We worked collaboratively
Dialogue: 0,0:06:19.65,0:06:23.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,under a national project\Nfor educational innovation.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:24.18,0:06:29.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It was the first time governors,\Nteachers, and students of Japan
Dialogue: 0,0:06:29.62,0:06:33.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,had all come together to exchange ideas
Dialogue: 0,0:06:33.42,0:06:37.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on how to reform\Nthe Japanese education system.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:38.76,0:06:43.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Over 50 teachers and 50 students\Nhad attended this movement
Dialogue: 0,0:06:43.91,0:06:46.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,while government officials watched over
Dialogue: 0,0:06:46.68,0:06:50.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and actually took students' ideas\Ninto consideration.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:52.14,0:06:58.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It was astonishing to watch\Nstudents and teachers interacting
Dialogue: 0,0:06:58.13,0:07:01.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and pitching their own ideas\Nto one another.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:02.25,0:07:07.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And this new feeling\Nof enthusiasm and ambition
Dialogue: 0,0:07:07.49,0:07:10.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,sparked the confidence inside of me,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:11.57,0:07:18.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I happily pitched my reformation ideas\Nto the changemakers themselves.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:19.58,0:07:25.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,By facing my fear\Nand realizing that I am capable,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:25.74,0:07:30.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I no longer felt scared or intimidated.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:30.11,0:07:35.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I finally felt like my opinion\Ntruly did matter to people,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:35.36,0:07:41.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I developed this great drive towards\Nmaking a positive impact on society.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:42.11,0:07:47.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I had uncovered my passion\Nfor design and entrepreneurship,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:47.37,0:07:53.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and built up this desire\Nto continue expanding and exploring
Dialogue: 0,0:07:53.08,0:07:57.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to further discover my true inner self.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:59.23,0:08:04.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The great Dalai Lama\Nhas summed up my experience:
Dialogue: 0,0:08:06.74,0:08:10.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"With realization of one's own potential
Dialogue: 0,0:08:10.60,0:08:13.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and confidence in one's ability,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:13.81,0:08:16.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,one can build a better world."
Dialogue: 0,0:08:18.96,0:08:21.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, close your eyes.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:23.64,0:08:27.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I am giving you this moment\Nto ask yourself,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:29.49,0:08:31.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What do you love?
Dialogue: 0,0:08:34.33,0:08:36.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What are you good at?
Dialogue: 0,0:08:38.26,0:08:41.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What can you be rewarded for?
Dialogue: 0,0:08:43.47,0:08:47.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And what would you like to see\Nchange in this world?
Dialogue: 0,0:08:50.04,0:08:52.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, open your eyes,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:53.30,0:08:57.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and open yourself\Nto the opportunities that await you.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:58.38,0:09:04.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I encourage you to branch out\Nand take advantage of these opportunities,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:04.53,0:09:07.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,despite your insecurities.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:07.49,0:09:09.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Keep your passion in mind.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:09.78,0:09:12.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let go of your fear.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:12.46,0:09:17.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Go pursue that thing you've been\Nholding yourself back from for so long.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:18.36,0:09:23.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Shift your mindset\Nfrom viewing things as obstacles
Dialogue: 0,0:09:23.50,0:09:26.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and see them as opportunities.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:27.86,0:09:31.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Eventually, your purpose may unfold.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:32.67,0:09:37.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Go out and discover your ikigai.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:38.91,0:09:39.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thank you.