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What If Self-Awareness Was Not the Cure to All Your Problems
Sometimes, it can even be detrimental to your well-being
You commonly read articles about self-awareness, but what if it wasn’t that important?
Personally, I prefer the Japanese concept of Ikigai. In Ikigai, who YOU are is only one part of the equation. Self-awareness has the power to help you become more selfless as part of the larger mission that is Ikigai, but first, you might need OTHER skills to be ready for it.
Here’s what Ikigai looks like:
“What you love” and “What you’re good at” relates to YOU. “What the world needs” and “What you can be paid for” relates to OTHERS.
Can you thrive doing what you love and you’re good at? Can you thrive by simply doing your passion?
I’d argue that it’s quite rare.
Thriving in the 21st century is more complex than it has ever been. Being self-aware may even be detrimental to a few important pillars of your life, like your health, wealth, love, and happiness.
