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How To Find Meaning
With Douglas Robson
In this course, you'll learn about the ancient tradition of Ikigai and how it can help you find meaning in your life. I'll introduce the 4 elements of Ikigai, explain them in detail and then give you an opportunity to embrace them. This course gives you a theoretical overview, but also practical exercises that will challenge you to take control of your life and do something worthwhile. By the end of the course, you will have a clear idea of who you really are and what you should be doing to live a life you are proud of.
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5 Days
1.3k students
4.8 stars
13 min / day
Abundance
English
4.8 (65)
Recent Reviews
Amy
August 6, 2025
Outstanding course. Really helpful information given in a unique way. This will help anyone seeking to create meaning in everyday life.
Fungisai
March 22, 2025
Great course, nice, clear and practical way to identify what my ikigai is and how to take that forward. Thank you 🙏🏿😊.
Lisa
December 9, 2024
Douglas is sn excellent teacher! I very much appreciate his thorough approach to each point in his topic at hand!
Michelle
November 12, 2024
Very well done! I work with teens and will use these concepts in helping them figure out their paths. Thank you!
Barbara
August 7, 2024
Even though I am retired, I found much valuable information and encouragement here. Definitely worth putting into practice. Many thanks!🙏🏻☯️🪷
Marianne
July 31, 2024
I really appreciate the brief introduction to discovering our purpose and direction in life. I also found your Southern African English delightful to listen to. I'm exploring ways to blend my passions for yoga, counseling, teaching and traveling across Africa into an irresistible opportunity. I’m hopeful that soon I’ll be able to work and live in both Cape Town and Mallorca by doing something I love and which will benefit the whole!
Chris
April 25, 2024
Fat beyond simply talking about the concept of ikigai. Doug poses questions, to work with in a personal way to actually develop something. And, he approaches all of it in a way with true heart and service. Thank you, Doug!
Denise
April 4, 2024
Fantastic course, one of my favourites ever. Thank you Douglas!
Stephen
March 28, 2024
Wonderful course. I've been curious about this topic for some time. Thank you, Douglas!!
Katie
March 15, 2024
Enthusiastically presented, empowering, practical, clearly worded and inspirational. Thank you🙏
Theresa
March 3, 2024
I enjoy this class very much and will revisit the class again. Thank you 🙏🏾
Robin
February 11, 2024
As always, very intriguing course. Thanks for sharing it with us. Looking forward to many more Namaste 🙏
Shonel
February 6, 2024
Great course!
Annette
January 16, 2024
Fantastic course highly recommended. THANK YOU 🙏
Mette
January 13, 2024
Brilliant course! It really brought me valueble insight and helps me move on and pursue my dream. Thank you! ❤️
Mary
December 24, 2023
Fascinating and exciting introduction to a new (for me) philosophy and approach to recognizing and achieving one's purpose. The very concrete and clear steps to achieving one's goal are so well explained and manageable - there is so reason not to succeed! Highly recommend
Irwin
November 28, 2023
Excellent. Be proud!
Anne
October 19, 2023
That was excellent, thank you so much. My ikigai is clear to me, I understand my confusion of the past and I see the way forward. I loved this short course by an articulate, English speaker. It was well thought out and delivered with honesty and in a natural, friendly manner. I really recommend it. Thanks again.
Dan
October 10, 2023
Thanks for a very useful and valuable course! Great content and well presented. It really helped me to find out more about myself, what I am good at, and how I might contribute this to the wider world.
Maureen
October 9, 2023
Wonderful and practical course. Thank you!
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