Nicholas Kemp

The Ikigai Coach - Ikigai author & speaker. Host of the Ikigai Podcast. Founder of Ikigai Tribe. Become a Certified Ikigai Tribe Coach 👉

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THE 8 #IKIGAI NEEDS

Ikigai-kan, the feeling of a life worth living, depends on the satisfaction of 8 needs (Mieko Kamiya).

- life satisfaction
- change and growth
- a bright future
- resonance
- freedom
- self-actualisation
- meaning and value
- a sense of purpose

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“Never meet your heroes” — unless he is Ken Mogi.

Ken is gregarious, contrarian, playful, down to earth, and of course deeply knowledgeable.

On May 31st in Tokyo, I’ll be sitting down with him for a fireside chat at my Masterclass exploring ikigai.

https://t.co/rlxHKBeQUd

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長谷川明弘 教授　@hasegw_a （3モデル・生きがい）と、茂木健一郎 教授（脳科学者）@kenichiromogi をお迎えする一日限りの東京マスタークラス。

生きがい・ロールフルネス・デノイジング
📅 2026/5/31（日）
👥 30名様限定
https://t.co/rlxHKBeQUd

#生きがい #Ikigai

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Want to join this conversation on ikigai?
Meet us in Shinjuku on Sunday May 31st

Ikigai researchers and author @hasegw_a and @kenmogi will share there insights.

🗓 Sunday 31 May 2026
🕙 10:00am – 3:00pm
📍 Shinjuku Tokyo
🎟 Get your ticket!

https://t.co/Kkzd2hZ72W

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@kenmogi Likewise, Ken. Good times ahead!

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Tokyo, May 31.

A masterclass on Ikigai, Rolefulness & Denoising with Prof. @kenmogi , Prof. Daiki Kato, and Naoko Mikami.

A dialogue exploring personal and professional purpose, meaning, and clarity of roles.

https://t.co/Kkzd2hZ72W

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@hasegw_a Congratulations Aki!

[Ken Mogi @kenmogi]

I had a great dialogue with @nicholaskemp over ikigai and stoicism.

https://t.co/jYeys5XBda

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@kenmogi As always, Ken, I enjoyed our conversation. 🙏

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@hasegw_a Congratulations Hasegawa-san.

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@kenmogi Congratulations, Ken. Looking forward to reading and discussing it with you.

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#生きがいってなんだろう 生きがいには、自分自身をよく知り、自分の価値観に忠実に生き、人生の小さな喜びを他者と分かち合うことが求められます。生きがいは誰かと分かち合うときに最も強く感じられるものだと思いますが、困難な時期を乗り越えるために、自分の中だけで大切にする生きがいもあります

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In 2018, Professor Daiki Kato introduced the term “rolefulness” to describe the ongoing sense of role satisfaction we experience in daily life.

I've had the privilege of co-authoring a book with Professor Kato to bring this concept to a wider audience.

📘 Stay tuned.

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ROLEFULNESS - Book Announcement

After several years of research, writing together, and deep conversations, Daiki Kato and I are thrilled to share that our book Rolefulness will be released soon.

https://t.co/1xspcZPawd

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Ikigai isn’t a sweet spot.
It’s not a goal or a grind.

Forget the Venn diagram.

Discover what ikigai really means 👇
🔗 https://t.co/SBysagGV7X

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The little things matter in Japan.

In the West, we chase big goals and love talking about them.

In Japan, people aren’t boastful. They focus on the small things—because they know they matter.

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Ikigai = Meaning Making

It's what gives meaning to your life. It's not a sweet spot, but a spectrum.

It’s found in your:
- Relationships
- Roles
- Hobbies
- Goals
- Memories

Ikigai is what intrinsically motivates you.

Ikigai Workshop Webinar - https://t.co/R8wEIcTuKM

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IKIGAI = SELF-DISCOVERY

Ikigai invites us to explore our potential through self-discovery, and ultimately, to contribute to the world beyond ourselves.

Purpose starts within, but it doesn't end there. 🌱

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@kenmogi 😎😎

[Ken Mogi @kenmogi]

Forget me you look cool.

[Nicholas Kemp @NicholasKemp]

@kenmogi As a rockstar neuroscientist you look cool, Ken! 😎