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| Hey hey, Nik here! Starting with 2025, I've decided I'll only post new videos on Youtube every other week, both for cost and time reasons. Now that I have a full-time job, I figured this'd be one of the adjustments that makes sense. In the other weeks, I'll share new book summaries, classics from our archives, or maybe just talk about a book I'm currently reading and why I like it. Today's title has the potential to be all three! It is... The Way of Nagomi by Ken Mogi Back in September, I shared Ken Mogi's first English, internationally bestselling book, The Little Book of Ikigai. What I really loved about that one is that it explained ikigai—"whatever gives your life meaning and happiness"—in a much more authentic way than another, much more popular book. That's because Mogi is not only a neuroscientist and professor who's published over 50 books—he's also actually Japanese, unlike the authors of that other book. The Way of Nagomi is his second foray into English publishing, and it's great. Just as lightweight and easy to read as his first one, it explains a concept I haven't heard anyone else talk about before: nagomi. Like ikigai, nagomi has no perfect translation, but, roughly, it describes a state of mind in which you feel both balanced and calm. In the book, Mogi explores this state as it relates to various aspects of life, from being creative to food to nature, society, and our relationships. It's an amazing little book full of interesting stories and examples. It's fun to read, and by the end, you'll have a new concept for a better life in not just your hand but your gut: You'll recognize nagomi when you feel and see it. It's a really cool, underrated book. I enjoyed it a lot. If you want to read my 4-minute summary, hit the button:
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That's it for today. Enjoy your weekend, and may your New Year's motivation last well into the spring and beyond. Happy reading, PS: Speaking of balance, calm, and making your New Year's Motivation last, how would you like a soothing voice to read you a short pep talk every day for the next 67 days? That'd give you motivation all the way until March 19th! Well, the audiobook for 2-Minute Pep Talks is exactly that. Each chapter will make you feel full of hope, love, and comfort, even the ones delivering a kick in the butt. Plus, it comes with a free digital copy of the book (which you can also get separately for just $4). Get it all here » |
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