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In this video, Nick Kemp and Naoko Mikami explore the Japanese concept of shoshin, which emphasizes embracing a beginner’s mind when approaching new learning experiences. A good approach to learningNick: On the theme of kokoro, one concept I love and try to remember is shoshin. I encourage my students to embrace this idea. Naoko: Shoshin is […]

In this video, Nick Kemp discusses how our sources of ikigai can evolve as we age and highlights the significant impact our environment has on shaping these changes. Our environment can influence our ikigaiNick: This is interesting, I guess, as we get older, our physical abilities become restricted. Perhaps, because of that, we socialize less,

In this video, Nick Kemp discusses Japan’s outstanding quality of service, highlighting the meticulous care and attention given to both products and customer experiences. Japan closely ties quality control to the customer experienceNick: I know Japan’s very big on not selling anything with the slightest defect that perhaps the average person wouldn’t even notice. So

In this video, Nick Kemp explores how ikigai can be seen as the Japanese equivalent of positive psychology and emphasizes the importance of understanding this concept for personal well-being. It is essential to explore the concept of ikigaiNick: But when I think about ikigai, and when I discuss it, your well-being comes up. And for

In this video, Jürgen Hoyer explains how ikigai can play a vital role in preventing depression by encouraging self-exploration and helping individuals discover their life’s purpose. Ikigai as a valuable approach to viewing lifeNick: I guess, going back to what I was really interested in was it’s obviously established that behavioral activation has continuously been

In this video, Jürgen Hoyer explores the similarities between Ikigai and Behavioral Activation, focusing on the importance of starting small. Both approaches emphasize beginning with small, achievable steps, which lead to success, increased motivation, and steady progress. Learn how taking these small actions can help you find purpose and improve your well-being over time. Starting

In this video, Nathania Rochelle shares her approach to ikigai as she compares it to behavioral activation in her paper. She believes ikigai is what makes life worth living, but it’s not just about finding any random meaning. Instead, ikigai involves living a life that’s deeply aligned with your values. A life that you can

In this video, Jürgen Hoyer explores behavioral activation, a therapy concept for treating depression. Behavioral activation is based on the idea that depressed individuals engage in too few rewarding activities, and increasing their activity level can boost their mood. Identifying purposeful actions that align with your valuesNick: Perhaps we should take time to touch on

Nathania Rochelle and Jürgen Hoyer discuss their co-authored paper, ‘A Cross-Cultural Conceptual Comparison of Behavioral Activation and Ikigai.’ Nathania, in search of a bachelor thesis topic, reached out to Jürgen, who introduced her to the concepts of behavioral activation and ikigai. Jürgen, inspired by Ken Mogi’s book on ikigai and its similarities to the Western

In this video, Steve Beauchamp dives into the concept of Muda (waste) in business, exploring how unnecessary actions or obstacles can hinder productivity and reduce value. Muda refers to anything that prevents you from efficiently completing tasks your customer is willing to pay for—whether it’s time wasted, clutter blocking your workspace, or inefficient processes. An