Embrace the Japanese concept of ikigai and discover a renewed sense of purpose. Be mindful of small pleasures each day to build a more enjoyable and fulfilling life. Keep mentally and physically active to ease the ageing process. The Japanese term ikigai has no direct English translation but essentially means 'reason for living' or 'value in life'. The concept posits that a person's ikigai lies at the intersection of four interconnected aspects of life: what we love, what we're good at, what the world needs and what we can be paid for. Ikigai, therefore, is the ideal balance between our passion, mission, vocation and profession. Ikigai is about making the most of every day, rooted in the belief that finding pleasure in many small things is the secret to a more rewarding life overall. While living in the here and now is key, the sense of purpose derived from pursuing ikigai bolsters our mental resilience to overcome setbacks and feel positive about the future. This concise, easily accessible book offers readers practical advice to identify what really motivates them to get up and go every morning and how seeking their personal ikigai can improve their daily lives. Each of the tenets of ikigai is explained and examined, illustrated by real-life examples of their application and inspiring photographs.
The team never loses. They just run out of time." —Steve McClaren From Alan Hansen's falsely prophetic "You'll never win anything with kids," to Eric Cantona's existentialist aphorism on the theme of seagulls, sardines, and trawlers, this fun reference is a neat collection of words of wit and wisdom by and about Manchester United's players, managers, and officials past and present. Appearing in no particular order, each quotation is dated and attributed to its source and—where appropriate—accompanied by explanatory asides and supporting statistics, making it the perfect companion guide for any fan of Man U.
From big baggy plus fours to pink and chocolate checkered pringle jumpers, golfers have been going out of bounds in the fashion stakes since the game was invented - and getting away with it. Tartan trousers, gigantic wing collars, comedy sun visors: out on the fairway anything goes! A photographic celebration of golf gear that's so bad it's brilliant. Also charts the chequered history of golf fashion from Victorian times through to modern fairway icons like the late, great Payne Stewart, Britain's union jack trousered Ian Poulte and a multitude of popstars.
The 1997-98 season saw the Neville brothers push for honours with Manchester United and England, in the Premiership, Champions League and World Cup. For Club and Country tells the story of their season.
The Little Book of England continues Carlton's highly successful series of quotes on or by footballers and their teams. It is a logical step to include the England national team in this series. Whether it was Brian Clough's legendary dismissal of Poland goalkeeper Jan Tomaszewski, who denied England a place in the 1974 World Cup finals, ("He is a clown" - Clough was a TV pundit at the time) or impenetrable thoughts of incumbents, such as Glenn Hoddle ("You and I have have been physically given two hands and two legs and half-decent brains. Some people have not been born like that for a reason; karma is working in another lifetime."), there is something for every England fan.
The England World Cup 2006 Book features profiles of all of England's leading stars, Beckham, Rooney, Terry, Lampard, Gerrard, as well as the likely lads who will form the backbone of the squad; coach Sven Goran Eriksson and his back-room staff; special emphasis on England's first round group rivals; the other 28 finalists, star players to watch out for; a history of England in the World Cup, including game-by-game coverage of the 2006 qualifying campaign; a guide to Germany and the venues for the finals and a fill-in chart to be completed as the competition progresses.
A season in the life of talented Surrey vice-captain and former England batsman Mark Ramprakash, Ramps is a fascinating insight into the county game, the Surrey dressing room and the mind of one of cricket's most intense and interesting characters. From pre-season training in the snow to coming to the crease in the heat of August, Ramps tells it like it is. The endless travelling, the pressure for runs, the self-inflicted doubt - all worth it for that moment when everything clicks and the perfectly struck ball races over the ropes.
Embrace the Japanese concept of ikigai and discover a renewed sense of purpose. Be mindful of small pleasures each day to build a more enjoyable and fulfilling life. Keep mentally and physically active to ease the ageing process. The Japanese term ikigai has no direct English translation but essentially means 'reason for living' or 'value in life'. The concept posits that a person's ikigai lies at the intersection of four interconnected aspects of life: what we love, what we're good at, what the world needs and what we can be paid for. Ikigai, therefore, is the ideal balance between our passion, mission, vocation and profession. Ikigai is about making the most of every day, rooted in the belief that finding pleasure in many small things is the secret to a more rewarding life overall. While living in the here and now is key, the sense of purpose derived from pursuing ikigai bolsters our mental resilience to overcome setbacks and feel positive about the future. This concise, easily accessible book offers readers practical advice to identify what really motivates them to get up and go every morning and how seeking their personal ikigai can improve their daily lives. Each of the tenets of ikigai is explained and examined, illustrated by real-life examples of their application and inspiring photographs.
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