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Do What You Love - An Introduction To Ikigai

Do What You Love - An Introduction To Ikigai

This course is part of Creative Career Foundations: Clarity, Confidence & Direction Specialization

Instructor: Skillshare

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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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.

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This module introduces the concept of Ikigai and reframes how learners think about work and purpose. By separating job roles from deeper personal contributions, learners begin to understand how meaning and fulfillment can exist beyond traditional career paths.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

In this module, learners shift focus inward to reconnect with what truly matters to them. Through guided reflection, they revisit forgotten interests and begin redefining their work in a way that aligns with personal values and current life circumstances.

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3 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

This module explores how Ikigai develops over time and adapts to different stages of life. Learners examine partial and full expressions of purpose while recognizing that Ikigai is not fixed, but something that grows, shifts, and often returns in new forms.

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4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In the final module, learners bring everything together through practical application. By naming their Ikigai, using focused reflection tools, and reviewing examples, they leave the course with a clearer, more confident sense of purpose they can carry forward.