Japanese Philosophy

IKIGAI - 生きがい

The Japanese secret to a long, happy, and purposeful life.
"A reason for being"

The Four Elements of IKIGAI

IKIGAI is found at the intersection of four fundamental questions about your life and purpose.

What You LOVE

Your passion. The activities that make you lose track of time and bring you joy.

  • Teaching and mentoring the next generation
  • Solving complex technical problems
  • Building products that make a difference

What You're GOOD AT

Your skills and expertise. What you've mastered through years of practice and learning.

  • 20+ years in Full Stack Development
  • Enterprise application architecture
  • Simplifying complex concepts for learners

What the World NEEDS

Your mission. How you contribute to society and make a meaningful impact.

  • Quality tech education for students
  • Bridge between academia and industry
  • Career guidance for the younger generation

What You Can Be PAID FOR

Your profession. The market value of your skills that sustains your livelihood.

  • Full Stack Development consulting
  • Corporate training programs
  • Career counselling for students

Your IKIGAI

The sweet spot where all four elements intersect. This is where you find purpose, fulfillment, and meaning in life.

"Empowering the next generation of developers through quality education, mentorship, and real-world experience sharing."

The Intersections

Understanding what happens when different elements combine.

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PASSION

What you love + What you're good at

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MISSION

What you love + What the world needs

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PROFESSION

What you're good at + What you can be paid for

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VOCATION

What the world needs + What you can be paid for

Daily Practice

How I Spend My Time to Meet My IKIGAI

A purposeful daily routine that aligns with all four elements of IKIGAI.

Early Morning

5:00 AM - 7:00 AM

CEO responsibilities for Spinsoft Learning Solutions. Work on Business Plan, plan business strategy, review operations, and write one motivational or knowledge-sharing email to the Spinsoft Team every day. This discipline keeps the team aligned and inspired.

What I Love

Learning Time

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Dedicated time for learning new technologies, reading technical articles, and staying updated with industry trends. Life long learning keeps skills sharp.

What I'm Good At

Product - Development & Team Building

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Leading product development, building enterprise solutions, team collaboration, code reviews, architecture discussions, and nurturing talent. Creating products that solve real-world problems.

What I'm Paid ForWhat I'm Good At
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Meeting Family Members / Founders / Career Guidance

Weekends

Connecting with family members, meeting startup founders, providing career guidance to students, and sharing life experiences with the younger generation.

What World NeedsWhat I Love

Family & Reflection

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Quality time with family, dinner conversations, and reflecting on the day's learnings. Creating memories with loved ones.

What I Love

Rest & Reset

9:00 PM - 5:00 AM

Review tomorrow's priorities, gratitude journaling, and quality sleep. Recharging for another purposeful day.

IKIGAI Balance

The IKIGAI Balance

Every day is an opportunity to live my IKIGAI. By intentionally allocating time to what I love, what I'm good at, what the world needs, and what I can be paid for - I find purpose, fulfillment, and create lasting memories.

Finding Your IKIGAI

IKIGAI is not something you find overnight. It evolves through life experiences, continuous learning, and self-reflection. The journey of discovering your IKIGAI is as important as the destination itself.

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Life Long Learning

Never stop acquiring new skills and knowledge

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Share Your Knowledge

Teaching others multiplies your impact

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Create Good Memories

Enjoy the journey and cherish every moment