Do What You Love - An Introduction To Ikigai

By the end of this course, you will be able to define your ikigai, distinguish your job from your true work, apply the four-part ikigai framework to your own life, and name a clear, personal purpose you can begin living today. In Do What You Love – An Introduction to Ikigai, Tim Tamashiro—author of How to Ikigai and one of the world’s leading voices on the subject—guides you through a practical and uplifting exploration of your reason for being. Rooted in positive psychology, this course unfolds in three powerful parts: understanding the origins of ikigai, rediscovering your authentic work, and integrating the four essential elements—what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be rewarded for. Designed for anyone seeking greater clarity, fulfillment, or direction—whether you’re mid-career, transitioning, or simply feeling stuck—this course requires no prior background beyond a willingness to reflect honestly. Through guided exercises and a hands-on naming project, you’ll move beyond theory and begin living your ikigai every day.