How to Ikigai | Tim Tamashiro | TEDxYYC

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2018
  • Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life is? Tim Tamashiro delights us with a journey into the discovery of Ikigai, a treasure map for finding one’s own happiness. Ikigai originates from Okinawa, the birthplace of Karate and home to one of the highest percentages of centurions in the world. Take the first step in discovering your own Ikigai, and earn your yellow belt in finding your purpose.
    A love of music, and a dream to create a life full of it, carried Tim Tamashiro all the way from childhood music lessons to a successful career as a jazz musician. Growing up in small town Alberta, Tamashiro felt differently than the other kids, and embraced that feeling to pursue creative outlets that he enjoyed. Piano lessons led to music school, work with with HMV retail, then a role with MCA Records. For twenty years, he enjoyed working in music, from performing with bands, singing at events and in front of prime ministers and royalty. He sang jazz standards with The Jump Orchestra in Edmonton, then moved to Calgary and joined a local jazz group called The Swinging Bovines. He released his debut album, “Wiseass Crooner,” in 1995, and toured Canada promoting it. Most recently Tim authored the book "How to Ikigai: Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life's Purpose" This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Komentáře • 318

  • @superpatatte
    @superpatatte Před 5 lety +375

    For those who are curious,
    生き甲斐 (ikigai) literaly means "purpose in life", "something one lives for" in japanese. :)

    • @leavingitblank9363
      @leavingitblank9363 Před 5 lety +4

      Can chocolate be my ikigai?

    • @joaolucasgaldino9872
      @joaolucasgaldino9872 Před 4 lety +26

      @@leavingitblank9363
      Do you like it?
      Yes
      Are you good at eating it?
      Yes
      Can you get money from it?
      Yeah, do ASMR
      Can you change people's life?
      Yes, by feeding the chocolate economy.
      Good ikigai

    • @mishanguyen2147
      @mishanguyen2147 Před 4 lety +2

      @@leavingitblank9363 Sure. How I can send it to you?
      P.s Have you ever tryed ukrainian chocolate?

    • @leavingitblank9363
      @leavingitblank9363 Před 4 lety +1

      @@mishanguyen2147 Cannot say I have. At least I don't think so.

    • @vortexofficial7960
      @vortexofficial7960 Před 4 lety

      いきがい this is from Google translate and im confused

  • @princessleabacal6056
    @princessleabacal6056 Před 4 lety +445

    Listening to him was like listening to Uncle Iroh. It must be lovely to have a cup of tea listening to him anytime of the day.

    • @aidand.7911
      @aidand.7911 Před 4 lety +28

      This made me so goddamn happy to read. Iroh is literally the greatest thing to come out of fiction

    • @emr1d341
      @emr1d341 Před 3 lety +10

      I'm literally drinking tea rn lol

    • @marvinwenn330
      @marvinwenn330 Před 3 lety +8

      This was so good to read thank you

    • @adwiteeyarupanteepaul7637
      @adwiteeyarupanteepaul7637 Před 3 lety +6

      LOVE THIS COMMENT UGH

    • @Inammathe
      @Inammathe Před 3 lety +6

      Wow could not understand why i felt so much familiarity with this man. Your comment reveals it!

  • @toddrlyons
    @toddrlyons Před 5 lety +197

    None of you will mispronounce "Ikigai" again. Tim's Speedo will never leave your mind.

  • @vidhyaramesh1129
    @vidhyaramesh1129 Před rokem +67

    I have heard many talks on ikigai but this seems to be the best motivational speech which gives us the roadmap for finding our own ikigai.

  • @altaykaan
    @altaykaan Před 6 měsíci +2

    Sometimes western influences recommend choose a job what you like to do, but it is not make sense. Sometimes what we like could be not valuable skill in life, but this Japanese philosopy, ikigai says better something, it is kind of combination "what you like", "what can you earn", "what you are good at "

  • @manoffriction
    @manoffriction Před 3 lety +73

    Things which don't have impact on our base level happiness :
    1) Money
    2) House
    3) Job
    4) Good looks
    Things which do :
    1) Kindness
    2) Meditation
    3) spending time in what we love
    4) spending time with family/friends

    • @glovaldebenito
      @glovaldebenito Před 2 lety +1

      What a great summary!! Thank you!!

    • @last_samurai6690
      @last_samurai6690 Před 2 lety +2

      Really? Slogans do not match reality. It would be really hard to find a broke homeless folk genuinely happy. Money, house, job are part of the whole thing. Indeed at basic level you will not be that happy of you cannot put food on the table. You won't have a family or friends if u r too broke and unemployed. Etc

  • @lalbertoch
    @lalbertoch Před 2 lety +35

    This guy really lives up to his Ikigai: he delights! I loved this talk

  • @rozniyusof2859
    @rozniyusof2859 Před 4 lety +56

    "Conan! What is ikigai?"
    "To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women"

  • @erickdavid4257
    @erickdavid4257 Před 4 lety +81

    This is the talk I needed for this specific moment in my life. I was so immersed in it I even felt like clapping at the very end.

  • @Amina088
    @Amina088 Před 5 lety +120

    The best Ikigai talk I've ever listened to! I've never thought of it was an action/verb before. Everyone tells me that this is a goal to strive forward and that sometimes make it feel like it's something too far away. Thank you for reminding us that meaningful life starts now, with each action we choose for ourselves!

    • @Anonymous-tm9jn
      @Anonymous-tm9jn Před 4 lety +3

      so true, thank you for highlighting this important point

    • @creativekaii
      @creativekaii Před rokem

      Yes!! It is a verb and you can experience it at any given moment.. if you choose to💚

  • @tarokitano4021
    @tarokitano4021 Před rokem +15

    I hope everyone here has earned their yellow belts, the world needs it. Good luck on your Journey everyone❤

  • @bw9680
    @bw9680 Před 2 lety +3

    Ikigai - do what you love, do what you are good at, do what the world needs and do what you will be rewarded for.

  • @imaniafeni8126
    @imaniafeni8126 Před 4 lety +37

    I want my children to spend their vacations at his house

  • @scottyg5403
    @scottyg5403 Před 2 lety +14

    What hit me about this talk is Martial Arts changed my life! Ouit so many bad habits, got in shape and went on to teach! I was also a professional musician for many years! I still love doing both!

  • @PrashantZombade
    @PrashantZombade Před 5 lety +43

    side-hustle = A side hustle is any type of employment undertaken in addition to one's full-time job. A side hustle is generally freelance or piecework in nature, providing a supplemental income.

    • @glovaldebenito
      @glovaldebenito Před 2 lety +1

      As a non-native English speaker, this was super helpful. Thanks!!

  • @Nabagabo22
    @Nabagabo22 Před 4 lety +59

    I have been delighted by this wonderful talk, light hearted, yet deadly serious, it's not the 'what' we get in life, it's 'how' we live it, seeking to delight others cannot be done by forcing yourself on others, rather it is like stepping in as a dance partner, for a few moments drawing attention to something beautiful, telling, profound, meaningful, ultimately moving and thoughtful, a light touch and a happy smile, and magically we've dabbed a dot of colourful delight into another's life...

  • @project-pe6ly
    @project-pe6ly Před 5 lety +7

    this man is very likable

  • @MisterJang0
    @MisterJang0 Před 3 lety +14

    Um, millennials don't have side hustles because we love them, we have side hustles because jobs no longer pay well enough for us to even live comfortably in a one-bedroom apartment.

  • @gerrimiller3491
    @gerrimiller3491 Před 3 lety +1

    God spoke to me and told me that my genuine purpose in life is to be an advocate and helper of the weak, when they are not strong. Healer of the wounded souls that do not have the love of Jesus and protect those whom are being mistreated. My family say that I'm sort of like Joan of Arc 🐺

  • @fredriddles1763
    @fredriddles1763 Před 5 lety +69

    I am struggling to sort out matters in my life right now. This video helps, thank you Mr. Tamashiro.

    • @TheNewLemurian
      @TheNewLemurian Před 4 lety +3

      I am sure you will find your ikigai, it not already. Blessings.

  • @anaclaraotoni
    @anaclaraotoni Před 9 měsíci +1

    Ikigai is action/verb
    To Serve
    To Create
    To Delight
    To Nourish
    To Provide
    To Teach
    To Heal
    To Connect
    To Build

  • @alphamaleacademy8997
    @alphamaleacademy8997 Před rokem +1

    My ikigai is to create, teach, & heal

  • @cynthianicole6183
    @cynthianicole6183 Před 2 měsíci

    I just finished the book and this video truly helped me discover my ikigai = to heal, to make well. I've always loved health and wellness. To heal and help myself and others. This was so eye opening.

  • @georgelampropoulos1704
    @georgelampropoulos1704 Před 3 lety +7

    Video description: "one of the highest percentages of *centurions* in the world"
    I didn't know the Romans conquered Okinawa too, good job TEDx admins XD

  • @TheCultureCounselor
    @TheCultureCounselor Před 4 lety +27

    Great concept but more than that he's such a naturally good speaker! Lots to learn from him in that area. Do feel like he kind of rushed through the last part of it.

  • @ValentinGao
    @ValentinGao Před 11 měsíci +5

    The idea of having a purpose in life seems so simple yet difficult. Before listening to this Ted Talk I was lost and didn't really know where to even begin. The concept of Ikigai is just what I needed to make my mark and begin my life purpose. Thank you Ted Talk and Tim 🙂.

    • @ayeshafayyazaf
      @ayeshafayyazaf Před 4 měsíci

      How has this talk helped you so far ? Can you give your story as an example?

  • @rajeshhkkapoor8549
    @rajeshhkkapoor8549 Před 4 lety +2

    Read his book instead....worth a read....worth the money n time spent...ten times more powerful than this wonderful presentation....hope we all find r ikigai n do what's needed.

  • @karl-kenonuora3494
    @karl-kenonuora3494 Před 4 lety +26

    Mehn this presentation was awesome.... Cool sense of humour... Starting 2020 with Ikigai

  • @ericsavellano
    @ericsavellano Před 3 lety

    Love this talk!🙏🏼

  • @sarahmclin2434
    @sarahmclin2434 Před rokem +5

    He gave such a great presentation! What a sweet and friendly person he seems to be.

  • @mannuanu
    @mannuanu Před 4 lety

    I love this guy 😊

  • @youcefbenbecher4628
    @youcefbenbecher4628 Před 5 lety +1

    Love this !

  • @preeti.5912
    @preeti.5912 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much for explaining like this !!

  • @samanthalouth4044
    @samanthalouth4044 Před 4 lety

    What a character, that was brilliant!

  • @arthurthomasware5004
    @arthurthomasware5004 Před měsícem

    A concise way into real happiness. Thank you, Tim.

  • @RobinHunuki
    @RobinHunuki Před 3 lety +5

    Saying Ikigai can only be said with a smile... thanks to Tim, we're haunted if we choose to do it without a smile!
    I'm quite new to the concept Ikigai, but boy am I thankful to of learnt it.

    • @Skippp
      @Skippp Před 2 lety +1

      Sameeee! Needed to find this

  • @rodneysaito7924
    @rodneysaito7924 Před 5 lety +1

    Great Ted session vid. Loved it. Ikigai.

  • @RadhaMohan
    @RadhaMohan Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks! Loved the session on Ikigai!

  • @kladdha_
    @kladdha_ Před 2 lety

    What a legend!

  • @PirateOfTheNorth
    @PirateOfTheNorth Před 5 lety +52

    Almost 30 and feeling depressed that I haven’t achieved much with my life so watching this video.

  • @DarnellPantow
    @DarnellPantow Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you Master Tom

  • @aggelikib7822
    @aggelikib7822 Před 5 lety +53

    I love this guy 😁 I will work hard to find my ikigai ❤

  • @thehylers1021
    @thehylers1021 Před rokem +2

    I love Tim and his talk. Exited to discover Ikigai "life guide purpose". I want to grow in this deep, thoughtful and adventurous philosophy/way of thinking. I am believing God for my next project / what I love to do to serve mankind (my ikigai). Blessings to all and may you find your way!💓🙏

  • @pranabjyotideka6265
    @pranabjyotideka6265 Před 3 lety +2

    This man
    Ugh i love his energy and personality.

  • @harveyli547
    @harveyli547 Před 2 lety

    This is how you speak publicly, nice

  • @riadahamed2710
    @riadahamed2710 Před 4 lety +2

    What a great talk in attractive way. He explained how to live happily.

  • @worldview2888
    @worldview2888 Před rokem

    His book is AMAZING!

  • @pooyajahan2586
    @pooyajahan2586 Před 4 lety +4

    I have been reserching IKIGAI. This guy puts it across very well. A true doer of what he preaches.

  • @SubieDiecastCustoms
    @SubieDiecastCustoms Před 5 lety +8

    Important word to add to our vocabulary

  • @adg5889
    @adg5889 Před 3 lety +1

    I actually thought about what I love doing most as he spoke. Quite a lovely realization.

  • @macus21f96
    @macus21f96 Před 5 lety +3

    Hey uncle tim much love hope to see u soon

  • @sumankumari6799
    @sumankumari6799 Před rokem

    His talks remind me of uncle Iroh 😍. "Avtar the last Airbender" is my most favourite series I ever saw.

  • @raptrhound38
    @raptrhound38 Před 3 měsíci

    What a beautiful definition of Ikigai.

  • @belencampos9466
    @belencampos9466 Před 2 měsíci

    I loved this talk. Thank you so much Tim Tamashiro.

  • @monikazarashine26
    @monikazarashine26 Před 4 lety

    Excellent sir... Thank u so much

  • @baiak7586
    @baiak7586 Před 5 lety +2

    Magnificent speech ❣

  • @a19lee
    @a19lee Před 3 lety

    What a delightful man. BAAI~!

  • @KiranVarri
    @KiranVarri Před 4 lety +3

    beautifully explained... thank you :)

  • @jadelemonade9237
    @jadelemonade9237 Před 5 lety +4

    This guy is a joy to watch

  • @erinpompa
    @erinpompa Před 11 měsíci

    Beautiful thank you

  • @jerryjones7293
    @jerryjones7293 Před 2 lety

    I love Ikigai and Tim's outfit.

  • @MichaelBiebersWorld
    @MichaelBiebersWorld Před 2 lety +2

    I like that he pronounced Karate incorrectly initially, because it's what westerners are used to hearing. Then he pronounced it 'correctly' while explaining what it meant.

  • @FakeGone
    @FakeGone Před rokem

    Thank you so much for sharing this! This was a huge discovery for me!

  • @xxmontayxx9033
    @xxmontayxx9033 Před rokem +4

    This is a really cool concept that builds your heart and lifestyle, I wanna try to incorporate this in my lifestyle I think I might be too much to handle though haha.

  • @aubreythomas4477
    @aubreythomas4477 Před 2 lety +1

    love this dude! Such great positive vibes from him and contagious smile :)😊💖

  • @PiaPie
    @PiaPie Před 3 lety +1

    I just finished listening to the audiobook and it is definitely worth my time :)

  • @RubabAzim
    @RubabAzim Před 11 měsíci +1

    Awesome 👌 I love his talk and his delight ❤

  • @DanGott18
    @DanGott18 Před 2 lety

    Wonderful sharing of IKIGAI

  • @Violetsurfer
    @Violetsurfer Před 5 lety +20

    I finally found the word for how I’ve been tryna live

  • @yz4043
    @yz4043 Před 3 lety

    This guy is cool and happy so I'm all in!

  • @thrivingonvuca3685
    @thrivingonvuca3685 Před 3 lety +1

    IKigai is always a great tool!

  • @shareofmoney
    @shareofmoney Před 8 měsíci +1

    Such an excellent speech. Very impressive, clear and concise breakdown of Ikigai. This guy is amazing.

  • @artemisphotinou1332
    @artemisphotinou1332 Před 4 měsíci

    God blessssss

  • @vivekpathre4901
    @vivekpathre4901 Před 3 lety +6

    So delightful words of the man who has already enjoying his own ikigai....... thank you so much for your kind words that gave us an idea of what a meaningful life could be like.....☺️☺️☺️🙏🙏🙏

  • @ridzyu2040
    @ridzyu2040 Před 3 lety

    I like the concept of IKIGAI. Can practice it in life and motivate others.

  • @wsxtgbujm581
    @wsxtgbujm581 Před 3 lety +2

    I want to be a fighter, its what I love, its what im good at, its something i can earn a fortune from, but most importantly eventually I can give back to the world in the form of teaching too.

    • @somguy728
      @somguy728 Před 3 lety

      This is Shinto - see 'The Last Samurai' - still true today. Just don't expect your snowflake friends to hang around.

  • @user-jz2rq4of6f
    @user-jz2rq4of6f Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you Ted Talk & a Big Appreciation to Tim Tamashiro on formulating the Ikigai equation. It's important that we have a pause in our work life as short as a weekend, a 2week- vacation, a 1-year sabbatical, or even quitting the current job and take 1 to 2 years off the marketplace. When we stop being active full-time in the corporate world, there is a morbid feeling of being stuck in the mud, confused, desperate for something better, and wonder what is "the best is yet to come". At the end of the day, we have an urgency to use our finite time wisely on this playground that we call Earth. You mention time Affluence, and I remember this quote: rich people have money, wealthy people have time. If tomorrow would be my last day playing in my playground, I would still stand ready to sing my last song on the theatre of life. My rewards would be an applause from my audience for a job well done, for moving them to tears, for giving them a tiny bit of inspiration to look forward to the future and to make a difference in the lives of others by being who you are in their own unique way. Thank you Tim, you make my day!

  • @remotedarren
    @remotedarren Před 2 lety

    Mind blown 🤯

  • @joyfullearning855
    @joyfullearning855 Před 4 lety +2

    It's awesome. Great motivation. Very relaxed full of humour and a lesson in life of significance. You are really great sir

  • @laripolimata
    @laripolimata Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you, you made me realize I have already been having some Ikigai in my day for a long time and didn't know, and judging myself for not doing more in life for getting what societies wants to project on me (get that big house, that work that gives prestige, etc)

  • @reginaestrada2772
    @reginaestrada2772 Před 2 měsíci

    i wish this is longer

  • @booksintamil
    @booksintamil Před 4 lety +3

    I read the book "Ikigai" and reviewed it on my channel. This video was very helpful!

  • @ScorpioSpy
    @ScorpioSpy Před 3 lety +5

    This man made two low-key references to Borat by minute 6:43
    Did anyone else catch them?! 😍

  • @gco2075
    @gco2075 Před 2 měsíci

    Material things have no impact on your base level of happiness. What does have an impact are things like kindness and meditation, time affluence, in other words doing with your time what you want to do with your time and spending time with friends and family. A little bit of job everytime is going to add up to a life time of joy.

  • @koreanlove71
    @koreanlove71 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video...

  • @ianm6204
    @ianm6204 Před rokem

    That was an excellent presentation.
    I took a lot from it.

  • @arlenehutchinson9259
    @arlenehutchinson9259 Před 4 lety +1

    Just had a light bulb moment 🌞 I have heard the term Ikigai severally and seen the map too, BUT this is the first time that I've heard it's a complex VERB 🙌🏾 I needed that important piece of the jigsaw THANK-YOU

  • @lolegacyyy
    @lolegacyyy Před 3 lety

    powerful

  • @filipzizak8676
    @filipzizak8676 Před 2 lety +4

    Great talk! I've been having a lot of issues trying to figure out exactly what I would like to do in the future but during this talk something hit me. Maybe my ikigai is to help others find their ikigai? I have no idea how to make that happen but let's see what happens!

  • @NJColombiano777
    @NJColombiano777 Před rokem +2

    Very good presentation! I am perplexed that I am just now at 43y/o finding out of this method of finding one's purpose when I, as many, have contemplated this very same conundrum. The funny thing is that I lived in Okinawa for 3 years and I absolutely loved it! I felt something different being there I have never since felt about feeling anywhere and now knowing that this method is from the Ryukyu Islands makes sense to me even more! I will begin to employ Ikigai very soon, and even though I may not be far from my path, I feel this will lead me to where "X" marks the spot!

  • @tennesseethalerdare2beyou117

    My Ikigai is To Heal (myself and others)!

  • @saloumehsallyvaghei4185

    Ty!!!!!!

  • @olivierchartrand5229
    @olivierchartrand5229 Před 4 lety +3

    5:44 to see what an ikigai is composed of.

  • @bellastone-le9eb
    @bellastone-le9eb Před 7 měsíci

    He's funny. I like him already. Lol

  • @e-ggears193
    @e-ggears193 Před 2 lety

    Giọng hát của ah Đức phúc hát đúng tâm trạng hay quá

  • @jerrysitati2826
    @jerrysitati2826 Před rokem

    Thankyou

  • @kereminbolgesi7858
    @kereminbolgesi7858 Před 5 lety +5

    To Heal. I think I finally found my Ikigai. Thank you. :)

  • @creativekaii
    @creativekaii Před rokem +1

    This is my favorite Ted Talk of ALL TIME😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @stevenjose1590
    @stevenjose1590 Před 4 lety

    nice!!!

  • @kennithg.c.dillena1880
    @kennithg.c.dillena1880 Před 5 lety +4

    Ikigai sounds same with passion. Finding passion is finding lifes worth...rewards

    • @Jofranz
      @Jofranz Před 3 lety +1

      Passion is combination of what you're good at and what you love.

    • @anuragsosa
      @anuragsosa Před 3 lety

      @@Jofranz I love spending time on my phone, watching anime, videos, listening music, drawing
      I don't have anything I'm good at

    • @menamjaikeeree3348
      @menamjaikeeree3348 Před rokem

      @@anuragsosa Aren't you good at drawing? Maybe spending more of your time drawing will lead you to your ikigai.

    • @anuragsosa
      @anuragsosa Před rokem

      @@menamjaikeeree3348 yea I draw sometimes... It's based on my mood... Sometimes I have something to draw but I don't cuz I'm not feeling it or lazy. But ig drawing can be my ikigai.