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Jan 2024
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Ikigai by Héctor García and Frances Mira...

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📝 Show notes | PDF & Infographic | Why is Okinawa referred to as the island of (almost) eternal youth? Why is it home to so many centenarians? Ikigai is at the heart of Okinawan culture and is one key to its health and prosperity. Read on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and a lot more on the ... Show More
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