153 | Sam Ushio | Using Ikigai, the Japanese Concept of Living a Life of Purpose, 7 Year Cycles of Life, and Building a Business that Thrives with Engagement

The Greatness Machine

“How can I help others?”

This is the starting point for finding a sense of purpose or your reason for being. Your life purpose is your reason for getting up in the morning and what will serve as your compass in making decisions. It is what helps you focus on the things that will bring you genuine happiness and fulfillment.

Sam Ushio is the Chief Ikigai Officer of Connect3x, a people platform that embeds well-being into the rhythm of business. He is joining us to talk about the Japanese concept of “Ikigai” which means your “reason for being” or something that gives a person a reason for living. By knowing your ikigai and understanding its meaning, you can align yourself with the work you've longed for and the work the world needs.

In this episode, Darius and Sam talk about finding purpose, taking risks, living a life with no regrets, building wealth through well-being, and a lot more.

Topics include:

• Sam explains the definition of the Japanese concept of “Ikigai”
• Difference between shareholder and stakeholder
• Living with regrets and how to deal with them
• Sam looks back on becoming an entrepreneur
• The 7-year cycles of life
• Sam talks about Connect3x and what they do
• Importance of employee engagement in business
• And other topics…

Connect with Sam:

Website: https://connect3x.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samushio/

Email: [email protected]

Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine

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